Ford recruited shelby to run its gt40 program in 1966, and the racing legacy of the daytona coupe came to an end. Everything you need to know about the shelby daytona coupe. The specific car covered in detail in this book, csx2300, took part in five. Among the books is a pristine copy of shelby daytona coupe signed by all drivers and all crew chiefs. Advertisement the legend of the gt40 only grew, but the daytonas. Sep 28, 2015 in 1965, carroll shelbys daytona cobra coupes dominated the fia world sportscar championships gt class. The shelby cobra daytona coupe vs the ferrari 250 gto. But this book tells in detail the story of one car primarily, cobra daytona csx2300, one of just six original coupes produced by shelby and one of.
This years edition, which runs from september 11 at the venerable british estate, will mark a firstthe reunion of all six original shelby daytona cobra coupes for the first time in europe, and probably the first time anywhere, since they raced together at le mans in 1965. The shelby daytona coupe beat the ferraris and whoda thunk it was designed by a tshirt artist. Shelby cobra daytona coupe, the autobiography of csx2300 by. As a result, just three years after the cobra daytona coupe won a championship overseas, racing was abandoned at shelby american. The first shelby daytona coupe was built completely at the shelby american race shop in venice, california. What follows are the final chapters in the astounding career of carroll shelby literally. When carroll shelby and ford gave up on the car ken miles. The truth behind shelbys 1964 secret weapon cobra daytona. In this video series, we speak with the cars designer, peter. This book tells the fascinating history of the daytona coupe version of carroll shelbys fabled cobra with special focus on one of the six cars built. The expert text is supplemented by 300 period photographs, many previously unpublished, supported by a portfolio of commissioned special photographymore.
An american automotive designer, racing driver and entrepreneur, carroll shelby was best known for his involvement with the ac cobra and later with mustangbased performance cars build in partnership with ford motor company. Shelby cobra library, books and literature for sale. As shelbys efforts turned toward the production of the 427 cobras, peter brock, director of shelbys special projects, turned his talents to the second version of the daytona coupe. A new book has just come out titled the last shelby cobra by chris theodore, former engineering vice president at both ford and chrysler. After completing the necessary drawings and a onequarterscale model, brock was convinced that 215 miles per hour seemed possible. Heres why since i was a boy, its blend of muscular looks, exotic rarity and brutal performance has gripped me. In 2012, we had the opportunity to interview legendary automotive designer peter brock and discuss the making of the shelby cobra daytona coupe, while taking a cruise in brocks own replica car built by superformance in south africa. The daytona coupes were scattered to the four winds after the 1965 season. Shelby cobra daytona coupe tells the fascinating history of the daytona coupe version of carroll shelbys fabled cobra with special focus on one of the six cars built. Shelby cobra daytona coupe tells the fascinating history of the daytona coupe version of carroll shelby s fabled cobra with special focus on one of the six cars built. Normal 0 cobra daytona coupe manufactured by superformance this is number 65 of 150 made. Includes such signatures as carroll shelby, dan gurney, and at least fifty more.
Carroll shelbys 1965 world champions hardcover january 1, 1995 by peter brock author. Shelby only built five coupes so their histories are closely intertwined, but the story starts with the early days of the original ac cobra and the book goes right. It is related to the shelby cobra roadster, loosely based on its chassis and drivetrain developed and built as an advanced evolution of which. This 1965 shelby daytona factory five coupe is the fresh build with all the best in new components.
Shelby daytona coupe the 1965 world sportscar champion. Shelby daytona is one of the most iconic cars ever created. Bowing down with admiration and respect to the late mr. Shelby cobra daytona coupe manufactured by superformance this is number 65 of 150 made. May 12, 2020 the specific car covered in detail in this book, csx2300, took part in five championship rounds one in 1964, four in 1965 and played its part in shelby americans unique team success. Built to dominate the fias gt class, the shelby and its team were.
Besides covering the design, development, and racing activities of all six daytona cobra coupes, this book focuses on coupe csx2300 in particular. No american car is as revered as the shelby cobra, and no shelby cobra is as revered as the daytona coupe. He is still the only individual to win the 24 hours of le mans as a driver, team manager, and manufacturer. In 1965, carroll shelby s daytona cobra coupes dominated the fia world sportscar championships gt class. Shelby cobra daytona coupe art by wallace wyss rock and roll producer phil spector even weighed in, claiming he only entrusted the car to his bodyguard for safekeeping. While the subhead indicates that its about my times with. From 196465 the dayton coupes were campaigned by the british alan mann racing ford factory team, as well as. Brock writes the early chapters concerning the motivation behind and the creation of the first daytona coupe. Aerodynamic, high quality stateoftheart body, smooth, grey, sandable, gelcoat finish, totally reinforced with. Csx2300 was allen grants personal choice of all the daytonas for the 65 season and as such it had some special details that made it one of the best. It is written by, and most of the photos in this book were taken by, pete brock, the designer and father of the daytona coupe. In 1964 carroll shelby askd renowned fabricator john ohlsen to lengthen the chassis of one of the original 6 daytona coupes csx2286 to accept a nascar inspired 427 big block.
Mar, 2016 in 2012, we had the opportunity to interview legendary automotive designer peter brock and discuss the making of the shelby cobra daytona coupe, while taking a cruise in brocks own replica car built by superformance in south africa. Its controversial body design was created by shelbys director of special projects, peter brock. Shelby cobra daytona coupe meet your next favorite book. It is related to the shelby cobra roadster, loosely based on its. This book by rinsey mills tells the fascinating history of csx2300 which took part in five championship rounds one in 1964, four in 1965 and. Shelby colin comer, colin comer buch kaufen ex libris. Brock writes the early chapters concerning the motivation behind and the creation of. Longlost shelby daytona coupe turns up in an anaheim. Carrol shelby himself gets offers in the stratosphere all the time for the one daytona coupe he still possesses. Russkit slot car daytona coupe and frame kit was the best in its dayabout late 65early 66. Over 50 books with majority signed by just about everyone who had anything to do with the cobra. After completing the necessary drawings and a onequarterscale model, brock was convinced that 215 miles per hour. Aug 05, 2009 the original daytona coupe was a race car based loosely on the ac cobra roadster that was produced in an extremely limited run of just six cars during the 1960s.
The specific car covered in detail in this book, csx2300, took part in five championship rounds one in 1964, four in 1965 and played its part in shelby americans. Cobra daytona coupe superformance cobra daytona coupe by superformance. Shelby cobra daytona coupe the autobiography of csx2300. As shelby s efforts turned toward the production of the 427 cobras, peter brock, started working on a refined version of the daytona coupe. Chassis history of the six daytona coupes by pete brock. Shelby and the great men who created and drove this car in to the history books. Anyone remember the 6667 race car movie kinda a frankie and annette type movie where the star guy drove a blue daytona coupe as his street car. Very rare hardback presentation book in excellent condition. This factory five racing type 65 is a daytona coupe replica that was purchased by the seller in 2014 and assembled in 2015.
Published on sep 28, 2015 in 1965, carroll shelby s daytona cobra coupes dominated the fia world sportscar championships gt class. Truly one of the great cars, the shelby cobra daytona coupe is a most worthy addition to this acclaimed series of books. Apr 12, 2017 russkit slot car daytona coupe and frame kit was the best in its dayabout late 65early 66. Shelby american clinched the championship on july 4, 1965 at reims. Results include ads from the march, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. The scoop is open in the rear, and from the drivers seat, with the hood down, i can clearly see the carbs. Shelby cobra daytona coupe by rinsey mills, 9781907085420, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
All six shelby daytona cobra coupes to reunite at goodwood. The following paragraph regarding this missing coupe was extracted with permission from the 1997 shelby american world registry, p. The story of the shelby cobra daytona told by pete brock. The book shelby cobra daytona coupe, the autobiography of csx2300 by rinsey mills, is inevitably a huge and fascinating tome and the. No american car is as revered as the shelby cobra, and no shelby cobra is as revered as the daytona coupe, a race machine built solely from the imagination and skill of men who knew how to build fast. The shelby cobra daytona coupe vs the ferrari 250 gto description this event that i just discovered was a comparison between the shelby cobra daytona coupe and the ferrari 250 gto at the simeone automotive museum in 2014. Anyone remember the 6667 race car movie kinda a frankie and annette type movie where the star guy drove a blue daytona coupe. Apr 01, 2020 the book shelby cobra daytona coupe, the autobiography of csx2300 by rinsey mills, is inevitably a huge and fascinating tome and the book covers all of the shelby daytona cars. The shelby daytona coupe also referred to as the shelby daytona cobra coupe is an american sportscoupe. Oct 27, 2015 carroll shelby built only six daytona cobra coupes to contest the world manufacturers championship in 1964 and 1965. Shelby himself decided america needed a sports coupe. These superformance daytona coupes are now licensed and sold by caroll shebly and shelby inc as shelby cobra datyona or csx9 mk ii series.
This months goodwood revival in england is globally famous for the historic racing vehicles it attracts each year. Shelby himself decided america needed a sports coupe that could compete. Featuring a tube frame chassis and fiberglass body, the car is equipped with a 5. These superformance daytona coupes are now licensed and resold by carroll shelby and shelby inc as. Nov 22, 2017 daytona coupe brief history by michael shoen, author of the cobraferrari wars 19631965 and standing half a mile run of his 1964 version of a csx2300 aluminum replica at omega motorsport events. Shelby distribution launches csx 9000 series cobra daytona. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Aug 16, 2009 handmade in modena, italy, by carozzeria grand sport, the shelby daytona cobra coupe is still undeniably an allamerican car. An american automotive designer, racing driver and entrepreneur, carroll shelby was best known for his involvement with the ac cobra and later with mustangbased performance cars build in. I could go on and on about this book, but i will conclude with stating that regardless of price or condition if you are a cobra nut or owner, even of a kit car replica cobra, you will be forever unfulfilled if you do not. Call it irrational, but it has to be the ford v8powered shelby daytona coupe. That machine, the 1964 shelby cobra daytona coupe, was the brainchild of designer peter brock. Heres why since i was a boy, its blend of muscular looks, exotic rarity and brutal performance has.
While guardsman blue looks original on the cobra daytona coupe shown here, the wimbledon white stripes are conspicuously absent. This book by rinsey mills tells the fascinating history of csx2300 which took part in five championship rounds one in 1964, four in 1965 and played its part in shelby americans unique team success. The book shelby cobra daytona coupe, the autobiography of csx2300 by rinsey mills, is inevitably a huge and fascinating tome and the book covers all of the shelby daytona cars. Kit car magazine may 1989 the specialty car cars, automobiles, gauge buyers guide, vette fever, kit car pioneers profiled, daytona cobra coupe and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thats because the owner wanted to show off the special shape of the coupe, with no distractions caused by graphics. From 196465 the dayton coupes were campaigned by the british alan mann racing ford factory team, as well as temporarily selling or leasing to other racing teams such as tricolore of france and scuderia filipinetti of switzerland. Also unique to the secret weapon is a large hood scoop to clear the big fe fords four downdraft webers. The book is in good conditions, only the book cover is a little bit used. This is described by pete brock in the classic book he authored along with dave friedman and george stauffer, daytona cobra coupes. To see ads from the april, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news.
A new book has just come out titled the last shelby cobra by chris theodore, former engineering vice president at both. Daytona coupe series ii replica now available with more interior room and space age designed chassis one of the most exact cars ever built. The fabulous daytona coupe, brutally purposeful in both looks and performance, was created to win the fia world sportscar championship and duly did so in 1965, beating ferrari in the largecapacity class the. The expert text is supplemented by 300 period photographs, many previously unpublished, supported by a portfolio of commissioned special photography. Shelby cobra daytona coupe the autobiography of csx2300 by. In this video series, we speak with the cars designer, peter brock, about the origins. Daytona coupe brief history by michael shoen, author of the cobraferrari wars 19631965 and standing half a mile run of his 1964 version of a csx2300 aluminum replica.
Shelby cobra daytona coupe tells the fascinating history of the daytona coupe. Shelby vehicles are the most cloned and copied vehicles in the world. Peter brock born november 1936 is an american automotive and trailer designer, author and photojournalist, who is best known for his work on the shelby daytona cobra coupe and corvette sting ray. The specific car covered in detail in this book, csx2300, took part in five championship rounds one in 1964, four in 1965 and played its part in shelby americans unique team success. The daytona coupe story with peter brock part 1 the need. I will send the book free of costs to any address worldwide. Daytona coupe history and standing half a mile run. Aug 14, 2015 that machine, the 1964 shelby cobra daytona coupe, was the brainchild of designer peter brock.
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