The Gurney Eagle is a legendary American racing car designed by racing driver Dan Gurney in the 1960s. Gurney, a versatile driver and engineer, created the Eagle to compete in Formula 1, IndyCar, and Can-Am racing. The car is notable for its innovative design and engineering excellence, featuring a lightweight aluminum monocoque chassis and powerful V8 engines.
One of the most famous versions of the Gurney Eagle was the 1967 Eagle T1G, which competed in Formula 1 and scored a significant victory with Dan Gurney himself at the 1967 Belgian Grand Prix, making Gurney the first American driver to win a Formula 1 race in an American-built car.
The Gurney Eagle also left a lasting legacy in IndyCar racing, where it dominated Indy 500 events and continued to be a symbol of American racing innovation.
