His exploits in Formula 1, IndyCar, the World Sportscar Championship, NASCAR, Can-Am, Trans-Am and the BTCC are legendary and give us a treasure trove of great cars from which to pick our favourites. These, then, are the 10 competition classics that spring to mind when we remember this unique racer, engineer and team boss as well as, of course, great friend to Goodwood.
Ferrari TR250
The front-engined, 3-litre V12 Testa Rossa gave Gurney his first big international win – in the Sebring 12 Hours in March 1959, alongside Chuck Daigh, Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill. He also took it to fifth, with Tony Brooks, in the World Sportscar Championship-qualifying Tourist Trophy at Goodwood at the end of the year. The sight of him reunited with the car, and team-mate Brooks, during the Revival celebrations in 2012 was extraordinary.