Don Garlits Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
DON GARLITS
Born: January 14, 1932 in Tampa, Florida
Don Garlits, born Donald Glenn Garlits in 1932, won over 144 national events and was a ten-time AHRA World Champion and five-time IHRA Champion. Over his career, he broke a number of speed records, including the first over 170 m.p.h. (1957) and first over 250 m.p.h. (1975), and he was the first to break 270 m.p.h. with his IHRA record-setting 271.08. Garlits, who had revolutionized the sport by designing and building the first successful rear-end dragster (1971), was also a pioneer in a number of other innovations, including the first use of bike wheels on the front of a dragster, the first use of a hypoid rear end, the first use of air spoilers and the first use of frontal ground effects. His drag racer was the first such vehicle to be enshrined in the Smithsonian Institution, and Garlits himself was later enshrined in the International Motorsports Hall of Fame (1997). Garlits also made a unsuccessful run for Florida's 5th Congressional District seat in 1994.
Film Credits
2006-Shirley-Muldowney:-Behind-the-Wheel (in person), 1973-Wheels-of-Fire (in person)
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DON "BIG DADDY" GARLITS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 67901Color photograph of drag racing legend Don "Big Daddy" Garlits, signed and inscribed "To Bobby/Don Garlits". The item is mounted in a brown imitation leather and grey cloth portfolio, commemorating Garlits' significant contributions to the sport.
Price: $320.00
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DON "BIG DADDY" GARLITS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 263580Color publicity photograph of Don Garlits' car for U.S. Navy recruitment, signed "Don Garlits". The verso includes a printed biography and an unsigned color photograph. Garlits is a drag racing legend known for numerous records and innovations.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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DON "BIG DADDY" GARLITS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 272651Color publicity photograph of Don Garlits behind his drag racing car, signed in silver ink as "Don Garlits". The verso includes a printed biography and an unsigned color photograph. Garlits is a renowned drag racing legend with numerous achievements.
Price: $160.00
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DON "BIG DADDY" GARLITS - BOOK SIGNED - HFSID 223553Signed soft bound book Close Calls by Don Garlits, with the author's signature: "Don Garlits" on the flyleaf. The book discusses Garlits' achievements in drag racing, including numerous championships and innovations in the sport.
Price: $120.00
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DON "BIG DADDY" GARLITS - POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 222326Post card signed by Don Garlits in blue ink, reading "Don Garlits". Garlits, a drag racing legend with numerous championships and speed records, revolutionized the sport with innovative designs. Cancellation stamps are present near the signature.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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DON "BIG DADDY" GARLITS - QUESTIONNAIRE SIGNED - HFSID 289670Questionnaire signed: "Don Garlits", featuring insights from drag racing legend Don Garlits, who is known for his significant contributions to the sport, including numerous championships and speed records. The item includes a pencil note on the verso.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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DON "BIG DADDY" GARLITS - QUESTIONNAIRE SIGNED - HFSID 289671Questionnaire signed by Don Garlits, stating his favorite movie as Planet of The Apes I and favorite song as I did it my way!. Garlits is a drag racing legend with numerous championships and speed records.
Price: $220.00