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Originally referred to as the "Daytona Car," the coupe officially earned its
name while being built for the Daytona Race. These cars were built to provide a
more aerodynamic Cobra, allowing Shelby American to sucessfully compete with
ferrari on the higher speed road courses. Shelby commissioned Peter Brock to
design a Coupe body for the Cobra Chasis. Dubded the Daytona Coupe. the 20 mph
faster Cobra made its debut in the 1964 season. In 1965 the Coupe won eight of
the eleven races it entered and it was also the first and only American made car
to win the World Manufacturer's Championship for Grand Touring Racecars.
Originally only six Daytona Coupes were built by Shelby American who raced them
between 1963 and 1965. At the end of the 1965 race season rule changes left the
Cobras pretty much obsolete for racing. The Daytona Coupe transformed American
road racing and has become one of the most collectible cars to currently own.
Now Shelby is recreating history with this new Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe which
is the street version of the great American racer.
The Following are standard features for the CSX9000:
- The Daytona Coupe Carries a CSX9000 serial number and is recorded
into the Shelby registry.
- The light weight alumminum body is expertly crafted and is
painted in a variety of standard colors.
- Air conditioning for modern-day comfort.
- Spacious interior is black leather and alcantra, and Stewart
Warner electronic gauges.
- BTR / Dana Hydratrac limited slip differential, and independent
front and rear suspension.
- Custom Blistein coil over shocks, H & R springs, PBR calipers
with four wheel, power assisted, vented disc brakes.
- 20 gallon stainless steel fuel tank along with an aluminum
radiator.
- Original style 18" knock off wheels with tires.
The Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe is supplied as a rolling chassis, complete turn
key minus engine and transmission.
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