Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Displayed at the 2014 SEMA Show
Mast Motorsports 416 Black Label S/C V8 / Whipple supercharger /
820 dyno-proven horsepower
Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission / Built by Bowler
Performance Transmissions
8.8-inch rear axle / WaveTrac differential / 4.10 gears / Davis
Technologies traction control
Factory Five Racing chassis / Factory Five Racing fully independent
suspension
Custom leather interior / GPS navigation / Modern audio
Factory Five Racing composite body / Ferrari Red paint
18-inch HRE 3-piece wheels
Unisteer power rack-and-pinion steering / Hydro-boosted Wilwood
4-wheel disc brakes
Sale includes: A Factory Five Racing Assembly Manual / Digital
build photos / Two dyno sheets
Classic cars are all about passion. Some of the nicest classics we
feature are those built by folks who invest a large amount of time
and money into a project they simply love. And much to the surprise
of casual onlookers, most gearhead's dream builds don't always
involve Ridler finalists or a bizarre pile of one-off parts that
serves as garage floor d�cor. Instead, they're filled with
impressive, well-done customs which wrap modern power, everyday
livability and top-notch track manners in about five times the curb
appeal of a factory-fresh sports car. This SEMA-featured Shelby was
painstakingly crafted into a world class piece of automotive art
during a professional, high dollar build. And, thanks to 50/50
weight distribution and a supercharged Mast small block, it
provides an athletic pro-touring driving experience that creates
the perfect platform for serious track days. Looking for a hot
collectible that makes exotic European sports cars look downright
melancholy? This killer Daytona is your one-way ticket to pure
exclusivity!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Factory Five Racing has long been applauded for their great
fiberglass work, and this Type 65 is no exception. The car's
virtually flawless profile, a true replica of the original Shelby
Daytona, is a 1-piece, hand-laid Vinylester shell that was
laminated to 3/16ths, rotor-trimmed and covered in a .015-inch gel
coat. That gel, thoroughly massaged by the professionals at
Competition Specialties of Walpole, Massachusetts, lays excellent
groundwork for glowing Ferrari Red 2-stage. Since pretty much every
Shelby worth its salt needs some kind of war paint, the car was
graced with bold, Graphite racing stripes. And ultimately, this
super slick coupe rolled out of Littlefield Customs in Charlestown,
Rhode Island with a mission to turn heads and drop jaws at the 2014
SEMA Show.
A clever descriptor for this wicked custom might be "better than
best". That's because, even though the car is an excellent example
of what was arguably Carroll Shelby's best creation, its 6% larger
footprint features a roster of better technology. That increased
level of sophistication begins with a mesh grille that devours air
between LED-trimmed, British-style headlights and modern fog lamps.
Behind that maw, an aggressive scoop funnels air through the car's
serious radiator while modern windshield wipers clear a DOT Safety
Glass windscreen. Behind that glass, polished, bullet-style racing
mirrors reflect tinted, sliding Lexan, which perfectly complements
a tinted DOT Safety Glass hatch. Below those mirrors, rowdy
side-pipes frame original-style brake ducts, chrome, vintage-style
bonnet latches and a familiar, Monza-style fuel filler. And behind
that filler, a radical angled rear-clip seats Lucas-style
taillights beneath a functional deck spoiler.
ENGINE
What good is all that 'show' if you can't back it up with a little
'go'? Tilt this Shelby's sculpted cowl and you'll find the
forerunner to virtually all the technology still featured in
Chevrolet sports cars: GM's potent Generation IV small block.
Officially known as the Mast Motorsports 416 Black Label S/C, that
brutal mill utilizes a 6.8 liter LS3 block to twist impressive 9.5
to 1 compression into 820 dyno-proven horsepower and 713 lb./ft. of
torque. And despite consistently delivering track-blistering,
low-end performance, it revs to 7,000 RPM and drives like a
commuter car! At the top of the all-aluminum beast, a 2.9 liter
Whipple supercharger benefits from an air conditioned intake
charge. Beneath that blower, a Callies forged crank spins Callies
H-beam rods and Mahle alloy pistons at the sides of a Mast 3-bolt
Core Cam. Above that first class hardware, Mast Black Label heads
hide Mast Premium Dual Springs under carbon fiber valve covers.
There's a beefy aluminum radiator that's fitted with two SPAL
puller fans. A factory-style serpentine system spins factory-style
air conditioning. Charge comes courtesy of a proven Optima gel cell
battery. The engine's rhythmic notes pulse through massive,
heat-wrapped headers. And a 3-quart Accusump accumulator, complete
with a thermostatically controlled oil cooler, details otherwise
purpose-built performance.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
When it's time to put the wind in your sails, forget about rowing
an outdated Toploader 4-speed because this modern-day Daytona
blisters the pavement with a fresh Tremec 6-speed. Built by Bowler
Performance Transmissions, that tough T56 Magnum utilizes carbon
synchros to spin a fresh, 8.8-inch pumpkin, which mixes a proven
WaveTrac differential with big, 4.10 gears. That drivetrain rides
in an elegant, 300-pound frame that distills correct, 4-inch DOM
steel and aluminum, race car-style paneling into a MIG-welded
replica of Shelby's legendary MKIII. That chassis employs a fully
independent suspension, which makes good use of tubular control
arms and four Ridetech coli-over-shocks. At the front of that
skeleton, Unisteer power rack-and-pinion steering makes low-speed
cruising almost as easy as high-speed sweeps. At the corners of the
floor, hydro-boosted Wilwood calipers, 6-piston up front and
4-piston out back, clamp 14-inch carbon ceramic rotors. Power meets
the pavement through 3-piece HRE wheels, which twist 315/30ZR18 BF
Goodrich g-Force Rivals in front of 335/30ZR18 BF Goodrich g-Force
Rivals. And details like an E-Stopp emergency brake and Davis
Technologies traction control augment the car's perfect 50/50
weight distribution and tidy 2,531-pound dry weight.
INTERIOR
Inside this coupe, Factory Five continues their theme of respecting
classic form despite the addition of modern function. Adjustable
bucket seats stretch custom leather hides, installed by New England
Trim of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, under 5-point Simpson safety
harnesses. In front of those seats, a wrapped and stitched dash
founds traditional telemetry between controls for the car's Davis
traction system and an Apple iPad mini that utilizes an Infinity
CAN bus to integrate fingerprint security and pushbutton ignition
with wireless audio and GPS navigation. At the sides of that dash,
custom New England Trim panels front lightweight doors that, like
the car's massive backlite, are securely hinged to Factory Five's
tough frame. Below those doors, sleek carpet floats a leather-lined
console under a small shifter and controls for the car's Vintage
Air climate system. In front of the driver, a classy Factory Five
steering wheel laps self-canceling turn signals, and a NASA and
SCCA approved footbox. Behind the passengers, a surprisingly
spacious trunk trails a wall of Memphis Audio speakers. And a
sturdy, 6-point roll cage ensures everyone stays safe and
secure.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
A Factory Five Racing Assembly Manual
Digital build photos
A binder of...for more information please contact the seller.
