1963 Shelby Superformance Daytona Coupe

Make

Shelby

Model

Superformance Daytona Coupe

Year

1963

Listed price

$245,000

Location

Sparta, New Jersey

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

2,000 miles

Born from the fierce desire to dethrone Ferrari in endurance racing, the Shelby Daytona Coupe is a legend forged in the crucible of competition. Penned by the visionary Pete Brock, its aerodynamic fastback body was a radical departure from the blunt Cobra roadster, allowing it to slice through the air at speeds previously unattainable. With Bob Negstad engineering its sophisticated chassis, the Daytona Coupe secured America's first and only FIA World Sportscar Championship in 1965, cementing its place in motorsport history with just six original examples ever built. This homologation special redefined American racing prowess on the global stage. This particular 2005 Superformance Shelby Daytona Coupe represents a meticulously crafted continuation of that iconic lineage, holding the distinction of being the only licensed reproduction of the original Shelby Daytona Coupe racing cars. With a mere 2,000 miles on the odometer, this exceptional example marries classic aesthetics with modern performance. Underneath its faithful coupe bodywork lies a potent LS7 engine, paired with a manual transmission, ensuring an exhilarating driving experience that honors the spirit of its track-dominating ancestors. This is an opportunity to own a piece of automotive history, reimagined for the modern enthusiast.