All-American Dan Gurney/Santa Barbara ConcoursRacing legend Dan Gurney remains the only American citizen to win the Grand Prix in a car of his own construction. He has competed in at least 303 events in 20 countries, with 25 different makes of cars, and his victories include seven Formula 1 races, seven Indy 500 races, and five NASCAR Winston cups. Although Gurney retired as a race driver, he is also a legend behind the scenes. His Gurney Eagle had dominated the racing scene for several years, and Gurney has brought his expertise to Hollywood in several different films and shows.
The brainchild of Italian entrepreneur Ferruccio Lamborghini, the Lamborghini is the ultimate grand touring car, with state-of-the-art mechanics and elegance, built for long distance rather than racing. So few are made, many of these "charging bulls" are rare treasures. The Lamborghini brings out many admirers each year at the Santa Barbara Concours d'Elegance. There anyone, including several celebrities and famous drivers, can enjoy the new, the old and the restored versions of these magnificent cars.
Gurney Facts:
- Dan Gurney is a member of the Screen Actors Guild with work on such films as "Winning," "A Man and a Women," and "Grand Prix."
- One of the distinguishing features of the Gurney Eagle race car is the "beak" at the front of the car.
Resources:
Dan Gurney: The Ultimate Racer
by Karl Ludvigsen, and Jack Brabham
Gurney's Eagles
by Karl Ludvigsen
Eagle-eye
www.allamericanracers.com
Dan Gurney's All American Racers online
Lamborghini Facts:
- Ferruccio Lamborghini was born on April 28, 1916, in Renazzo, Italy near Bologna.
- A 1963 350GTV reaches a top speed of 280 km/h and goes from 0-100km/h in 6.7 secs.
- The 2000 Diablo GTR, reaches speeds of 338 km/h and hits 0-100 km/h in 3.5 secs.
- The 1998 Diablo SV sells for as much as $230,000.
- The newest edition is the Lamborghini Murciélago, named after a strong willed bull from 1879.
- The origins of the Lamborghini bull comes form Ferruccio's birth sign being Taurus.
Resources:
Lamborghini
www.lamborghini.com
Website of the Lamborghini
Lamborghini Club
www.lamborghiniclub.com
Site of the American Lamborghini club
Lamborghini: The Spirit of the Bull
by Paul W. Cockerham
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