A stunning design, from any angle...

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Our tribute to Dan Gurney could arguably last forever, but we'll end it here with this picture from Monaco in 1967.

Ron Dennis once said the Eagle-Weslake was in his opinion the most beautiful F1 car in history, a claim we won't deny.

Designed by Len Terry, the Eagle T1G was striking, clothed in dark blue with its distinctive beak-shaped nose. But seen from behind, this blistering fast bird of prey was equally stunning, with its sophisticated set of chrome-crafted exhausts.

The Eagle was simply the embodiment of Gurney himself, a man who blended a keen sense of aesthetics with his engineering ingenuity.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.