This is James Ibusuki’s first limited-edition to achieve sold out status. It was also his first painting to focus on the fascinating history of drag racing. A striking depiction of the classic A/Gas Willys coupes of “Big John” Mazmanian and Stone-Woods-Cook locked in a titanic 1964 battle proved hard to resist. The site of this blower screaming, fat fendered bash was Lions Drag Strip in Wilmington, California. Affectionately known as “the Beach,” it was the most famous quarter mile in the West, if not the whole nation. Its combination of cool

dense ocean air and great traction gave way to countless record breaking runs and historical achievements, which in turn, yielded the track tons of media coverage.

To date, “Duel at the Beach” remains the most sought after lithograph in the Ibusuki portfolio. The two most famous ‘41 Willys ever to roar down the quarter mile are as popular today as they were 40 years ago! The complete edition was autographed by “Big John” Mazmanian and the late Doug “Cookie” Cook.