Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe: 50 Years Of American Domination
In 1965, Shelby became the very first American constructor to win an international championship; that year, a Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe won the World Sportscar Championship.
Only six of these cars were built in the sixties, and they are collectibles today. Some are now in Shelby’s museum, but others have switched hands on the private market. The last Daytona Coupe sold fetched $7.25 million USD, and the next one to pop up on the market will probably be worth even more.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this important milestone, Shelby will build 50 continuation cars (meaning they are not part of the original production run, but they are still made by the real manufacturers and not just replicas).
The Daytonas will be sent unfinished to an authorized dealership and the lucky owners will then have the opportunity to choose their drivetrain (although if you want a numbers-matching vehicle, Shelby will sell you an aluminium 289 cubic-inch V8).
Two versions are available: while they both feature a tubular chassis, the bodywork is made from two different materials. The aluminium version will cost $349,995 USD, while a fiberglass one is a deal at $179,995 USD.
Standard equipment includes a wooden steering wheel, four-piston Wilwood brakes and a leaf suspension, just like old times.
