Dan Gurney's AAR Eagle Mk 1 Grand Prix car to be sold via RM Sotheby's
So, check this out! The AAR Eagle Mk 1, with chassis number 103, is being showcased by RM Sotheby's, and it’s one of the most beautiful Formula One cars ever made. This car is special because it’s the only American-designed F1 car that actually won a Grand Prix. It was created by Dan Gurney's All-American Racers, with some initial help from Carroll Shelby. From July 13 to August 4, you can see it at Sotheby's in New York during the 250 Years of American Art & Culture exhibition. After that, it’ll head to California for the Monterey Auction from August 13-15, where bids will be placed secretly.
Key facts
- AAR Eagle Mk 1 chassis 103 is considered one of the most beautiful Formula One cars ever built.
- It is the only American-built Formula One design to win a Grand Prix.
- The car was conceived by Dan Gurney's All-American Racers with early support from Carroll Shelby.
- The Eagle represents a bold and ambitious effort by an American constructor in Formula One.
- The car will be on display at Sotheby's New York galleries from July 13 to August 4.
- The display is part of the 250 Years of American Art & Culture exhibition.
- The car will then travel to California for RM Sotheby's Monterey Auction from August 13-15.
- The car will be offered via RM Sotheby's sealed bid platform.
Entities
Artists
- Dan Gurney
- Carroll Shelby
Institutions
- RM Sotheby's
- Sotheby's
- All-American Racers
Locations
- New York
- United States
- California
- Monterey