Vehicle Description
It looks like a racecar, has 400 horsepower modern V8, and features
every luxury from A/C to sat nav. That's why this 1965 Factory Five
Shelby Daytona is the best all-around retro sports car you can get
your hands on right now.
We all love the Daytona coupe. Carroll Shelby took his brute-force
Cobra and had it wrapped around a wind-cheating design to create
what's arguably the most desirable American race machine ever. And
so when the masters at Factory Five create a lightweight fiberglass
tribute, the result it a legendary shape, exceptional build
quality, and only a fraction of what the multi-million dollar
originals cost. And all the details are correct. The covered
headlights, fire-breathing side pipes, big back window, and flat
rear end (the real secret to why this cheats the wind.) They even
got the Halibrand-style knock-off wheels with extra wide rear tires
correct! But more than just an icon, you want its modern touches,
too. After all, no Daytona ever had such a slick shade of silver,
and the black ricing stripes are equal parts aggressive and
chic.
This interior is exactly how you want a vintage racer to be. The
classic low-back bucket seats look terrific, and you get the modern
safety of a Simpson five-point raving harness. Plus that full roll
cage adds strength and security. The Factory Five three-spoke
steering wheel is grippy, and the full set of AutoMeter gauges
keeps all the vitals crisp and clear. But more than just a pure
competition machine, this Daytona also has some great upgrades you
don't get in many classics. There's a Kenwood large AM/FM stereo
with Bose speakers, and its touchscreen interface controls
everything from the satellite navigation to the satellite radio.
Plus, while others are sweating it out in their Shelby tributes,
this coupe has ice-cold R134a air conditioning.
While the design is a legendary classic, when you tilt the hood
forward, you'll see a very modern motor. It's a fuel-injected
6.2-liter LS3 V8. It looks just as fresh as the rest of the car,
because there's less than 3,600 miles on the whole build. And while
a modern performance V8 could be enough, this one has been upgraded
further with features like a LS5 cam and headers feeding those
growling side pipes. Now the total power rating is a tire-burning
400 horsepower. This is linked to a four-speed automatic
transmission that's perfect for enjoying overdrive comfort on your
way to the car show, or providing quick performance kickdowns when
you're out on the racetrack. In fact, this also has an easily
removable transmission cross member for switching out to a full
manual transmission. These Daytonas have the same race-bred
suspension as the Cobra. So you have a strong tubular chassis,
independent A-arm front suspension, and a three-link rear with
stabilizer bar. Plus with Koni adjustable coilovers and Wilwood
four-wheel disc brakes this is a true performance thoroughbred.
Complete with build receipts, this is a true race-ready machine
with all the right creature comforts. So if you demand the best of
everything - including legacies - don't miss this Shelby. Call
today!!!