This is a perfect fit for an “And How.” Coming on the heels of my story on Dan Gurney, which was read by Dan’s widow Evi, you will see by her attached email that his story touched her very deeply, and the photos stirred many memories of Dan for her. I am so happy that she graciously allowed her feelings to be shared with us. Evi also included many new activities going on at All American Racers that will be of interest to all your readers. Thank you, Peter and Evi for letting me share her feelings with your readers.–Allen R. Kuhn
Dear Allen,
So good to hear from you and to know that you are well and active .
Just when I thought I had no more tears left your Dan tribute and your splendid photographs show up on my screen and well …. Here he is , my beloved Dan, young, handsome, talented and determined, so long ago when life was still ahead.
I know you want to ask me about the book on Dan. No worries, I have not given up but life has interfered and other projects get in the way.
Justin, Alex and I are working on another big project preserving Dan’s and AAR’s history. We have bought back a few cars Dan raced and built, and we also restored a few, most prominently his 1969 Formula 1 Eagle which he never raced. The semi finished car has been sleeping under the rafters for more than 50 years and sometime next year it will be back in all its glory.
Also, a year ago we bought a building close to the OC airport . It took some time to get building permits for interior remodeling but work is now in progress, and with a little luck and a big effort on our part we soon might be able to show the new Gurney headquarters to Dan’s fans and friends.
Thank you again Allen for your efforts and your loyalty to Dan and our family .
With best wishes and lots of love
Evi Gurney
All photos below were taken by me at Goodwood, 2006.
Dan in a lighter moment in the pits.
Dan and an unknown gentleman not to be named later. If you can’t read Gurney’s name upside-down, it is located on the first car’s engine. I’m sure you can see Brabham’s name on the second car.
I was fortunate to find Dan in the monstrous crowd that is Goodwood. It was doubly fortunate that he had an extra cap with him. He gladly signed it with his uniquely distinctive signature. More about caps and things in a later issue.
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