Shelby Announces 50th Anniversary Daytona Coupe - Motor Authority
Just six of them were built between 1964 and 1965, and in ’65 the car helped secure the Constructors’ title in the FIA World Sportscar Championship, making Shelby the first American constructor to win a title on the international scene. One last sold for $7. 25 million , at the height of the global financial crisis, and we bet that same car would sell for much, much more given the current state of the collector car world. And to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original, the company has unveiled a special version that is to be built in a run of just 50 cars. A formal debut takes place next month in Monterey, in the lead up to the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 16. The cars feature an original-style tubular chassis, with buyers able to select either an aluminum body built to the same... The aluminum version lists at $349,995 while the fiberglass version can be had for just $179,995. Note, this is the first time Shelby has offered an aluminum continuation Daytona Coupe, and we may not see another for some time, hence the steep... An aluminum block 289 engine that can include a Daytona Coupe’s serial number is also available, meaning owners can ensure their cars have matching numbers. Some of the standard features include period-correct leaf spring suspension, a wooden steering wheel, Shelby-branded leather trim, four-piston Wilwood brakes, 15-inch wheels, and special badging. Source: www.motorauthority.com
