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Splash-n-Dash – Paintings depict Shelby Daytonas conquering Sebring

The gathering of all six Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes was arguably the star attraction at the Goodwood Revival earlier this year. So inspired was artist Klaus Wagger, that he has painted two pictures depicting the famous cars at the 1965 12 Hours of Sebring…

Aptly named ‘Splash-n-Dash’, the two 55x35-inch paintings are moody and atmospheric, just as Sebring was that weekend in 1965. In fact, it was one of the wettest races on record – a stark contrast to the sunny, late summer weather we enjoyed at the Goodwood Revival just a few weeks ago. We’re sure ‘Ol’ Shel’ would approve...

Photo: Klaus Wagger/Automotive Fine Arts Society