1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe | Tribute by Superformance

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4 жыл бұрын

We finally got to shoot the Daytona Coupe which means I finally got to drive it!! The history of the original Daytona Coupe is astounding. Only 6 ever produced and it went from a 289 original Cobra to the Daytona Ferrari killer in 90 days! From cocktail napkin drawing to completion in 90 days. No, this isn't a real one but it is the closest any of us will ever get to driving a Shelby Daytona Coupe.
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@paultucker1272 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful cars in the world, and one with an incredible story. I was lucky enough to be at Goodwood when all 6 of the originals came together a few years back and I got goosebumps just standing next to them. Such an iconic car......thanks for bringing us the video.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!! I’ve still never seen one original and you got to see all of them??? Now I’m jealous!!

@guysmalley 4 жыл бұрын

On my top 5 race / street cars, the design is as fresh now as was back in the day

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

And it was created on a cocktail napkin...the genius of Peter Brock

@originaldylanbaxter 4 жыл бұрын

AutotopiaLA is the greatest undiscovered car channel -- featuring crème de la crème cars, Shawn presenting, engaging, professional editing, this is world-class car food for real car people. Thanks guys!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thank you so much for the kind words 👊

@danverdon3291 8 ай бұрын

Met Doug Campbell today. Super friendly guy represented a Superformance company. It was an honor.

@AutotopiaLA 8 ай бұрын

He’s such a cool guy!!

@Backwoods_870 8 күн бұрын

The styling was way ahead of time...this is what makes these cars timeless.

@MrBluoct 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys .. and Jim! The history is so fascinating No end to the details, the individuals, the commitment, the wrenching, the passion, the fabrication, the races, the risk, the wins, the off the chart speeds, the bare bones interiors, weather, the tech, design, aerodynamics, talent on top of talent back in the day Just incredible every time this car actual or kit and references to the car surfaces on YTube And a current glimpse at what can be- Those headers...

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

I love your comment here bro!! I agree with everything you’re saying 👊

@infidel335 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad these beasts are still being produced for us to enjoy!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

You and me both with more sophistication than the original 6

@sheehy933 4 жыл бұрын

What an iconic car. The very first time I saw one it instantly shot to the top of my most beautiful car list.

@drdesmo8489 4 жыл бұрын

What else can you say, Superformance is a leader in the industry !! Very special cars, that no one has been able to get, now here it is !! Built to absolute perfection, Full on period correct. Thank you so much. I Will have one, just not yet. Keep up the great work Shawn !!! Love it.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

I’ll have one too along with the MkII GT40, 427 Cobra and the Grand Sport Corvette. I’m a huge fan of Superformance...passion drives this company

@djsonfire0001 4 жыл бұрын

That is insanely cool! Doug is very knowledgeable and the car design and performance was light years ahead of the pack...Supercars is awesome! Thanks autotopia team!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Doug is a historian of all things Shelby and a hell of a guy and yes, Superformance builds wonderful vehicles that honor the original history

@58raceguy 3 жыл бұрын

Good lord, as great as the car looks, it’s the SOUND! Absolutely glorious. Thanks for sharing this one Shawn.

@Robert8455 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn. I really dig all the content you bring and this Daytona is exceptional. The lines are really amazing and the coolest part about having one of these is that you are not going to see its twin at the local coffee and cars meet. We got Cobra, GT40 and now this beauty which is probably the most practical to take on a long road trip.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying what we do here I absolutely love these cars too

@Loulovesspeed Жыл бұрын

The best of the old skillfully combined with the best of the new to make one very irresistible machine. Great job Shawn!

@marwannabe 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Shawn, lots of details about the homologation history of the car, that 90 days timeframe is crazy... Great time allocation to every segment and overall video... Keep doing it!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love the back story of this car. 90 days from napkin to Racing is insanity!

@muskokamike127 4 жыл бұрын

The stigma of "kit" cars is from the 70's when they looked like 10 pieces of crap taped to a vw beetle. Now? FFR and Superformance are legit car companies building cars that can rival the best in the world.....

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you!

@muskokamike127 4 жыл бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA Building an FFR Cobra or Daytona is on my bucket list......When I first started inquiring about their cars they were/are so totally supportive. Invited me down for a visit, more than happy to help anywhere along the build, and since I live in Canada, put me in touch with an importer who can help me get it into Canada since we have a law prohibiting "kit" type cars. I follow Vanguard Motor Sales out of Michigan and they buy and sell both Superformance and FFR cars and they do in depth reviews on them and they are fantastic vehicles.

@wyattfortune5494 4 жыл бұрын

Id love to be able to drive one myself. Such a cool piece of history even with its nice comforting modern touches.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

It was such a great experience bro. I hope you get the same someday

@wyattfortune5494 4 жыл бұрын

AutotopiaLA oh I sure do myself!

@hkguitar1984 4 жыл бұрын

How lucky we are that Roush Performance is still around. Back in the early 2000s I was working with Roush & Ford and was able to work on and ride in the Ford GT Proto Vehicles. Wow, a truly dedicated bunch of people. Great review on a great vehicle, a Historic Vehicle!

@Skipjack7814 Жыл бұрын

I love the fact that all those cars they call "Ferrari Killers" were not only from the U.S.A, but without exception, every single car, especially the Daytona, have a meaner, more masculine look, but are still as lovely as anything out there. Of course Ferrari made absolute beauties, but Shelby and those guys were right on with grace and function. Amazing! Great video!

@allantaylor3288 4 жыл бұрын

A once in a life time experience there Shaun😊 Such amassing history with those cars and the performance they got out of those 289 V8 was incredible. Great video man, thanks for sharing 😎👍

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

The back story is almost unreal...90 days from cocktail napkin drawing to racing! I love that we finally got to shoot and drive this car!!

@Mattmazz77 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely 1 of my favorites. 😍😍

@primozkrajcar4144 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for fulfilling my wish on making a video on Daytona Coupe! My dream car!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and believe me I was stoked to get to shoot and drive this one. Incredible!!

@johnleduc4752 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite car designs ,top shelf....!! I would like to get one ..! Another awesome video!!👍

@christophermarechal5017 4 жыл бұрын

Daytona is absolutely stunning and one of my all time favs!! Pro episode, well done💯👊💯

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

I’m with you. Incredible experience to finally drive this one!

@samuelfitzpatrick9739 4 жыл бұрын

Just can't get enough of this channel. Excellent content great video keep up the great work.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Lots more to come I promise. So many great cars and owners out there to shoot

@plantfeeder6677 3 жыл бұрын

I've always thought you were more of a Chevy and MOPAR guy, Shawn. But the respect you show Shelby and Ford with their 1960s cars is very admirable. That decade made me a Ford fan for life. Love this car. Would take one over a GT40...well if that day ever came it would be a hard decision to make.

@AutotopiaLA 3 жыл бұрын

I’m just an enthusiast honestly with no preference towards any brand. Cool is cool and the history of Shelby is as good as it gets imo

@donaldparlettjr3295 3 жыл бұрын

Concept to win in 90 days. That shows the genius of the team of guys and their talent.

@V8March 4 жыл бұрын

Im happy to see the channel is growing, you deserve that Shawn! I follow you from a thousand subscribers

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I really do appreciate you being here and staying here as we grow. Awesome!! 👊

@lampylongnose9279 Жыл бұрын

Jim, thanks for this! You’re a real one.

@pedrochevez2090 4 жыл бұрын

The Cobra Daytona Coupe is my favorite car of all time. The GT40 Gulf livery too. I think they are both tied as favorite cars of all time lol.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

I’m right with you here 👊

@tp7886 4 жыл бұрын

Same.

@mynameis9057 4 жыл бұрын

Now we're talking! Gimme gimme gimme! Mine! Mine! Mine! As the seagulls in Finding Nemo so succinctly phrased it! Oh man, wow! Mr. Brock involved too,imagine how many incredible ideas started out at the restaurant or bar off of a freakin napkin!!! Lol! Figures I'm catching up on your videos and saw the GT 40 one before this,i stand corrected. Binge watching,catching up on the vids, harvesting and trimming some Alaskan Ice,loving it! Man Shaun, you are a lucky boy!!!! Kudos! Living the dream life of Riley!!! Thanks again guys! ▪☆☆☆▪

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and glad you’re enjoying what we do here 👊

@simonmenzies3142 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing looking car! Totally under appreciated and over looked

@thewing331 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow your friend was dead on when he said that it was a beautiful car..... Actually it's stunningly beautiful. I was amazed at the quiet cabin and man that engine just purrs along. Great vid once again and that blue colour is perfect for that car. Cheers guys.☘️

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

It truly is a stunning car to see, hear and drive. Wow is what I said a lot shooting this!

@bzmaro 4 жыл бұрын

What an awesome ride! Always loved the Daytona’s

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

The legend is there for a reason as it’s pure badassery 👊

@Archangel3083 2 жыл бұрын

I’m currently building a Factory Five coupe. One of the most beautiful designs. Definitely one that had to grow on me from the first time I seen pictures years ago but it reels you in.

@bernardwarr4187 2 жыл бұрын

You guys totally nailed it

@tevetanders9729 4 жыл бұрын

We want to see more Superpreformance stuff.This stuff ROCKS.👍👍👍👍👍

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

More to come I promise! We love shooting with Doug and their cars

@63impfx45 4 жыл бұрын

I know you know this but you have the best job ever! Keep up the great work!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I work about 100 hours a week and have to remind myself daily that I worked that day 😎

@walterkedziersky2772 Жыл бұрын

Ooohh my Goood, this IS awesome...Dreamcast...

@SinSear001 4 жыл бұрын

OHHHHHH MAN! That car is the SHIZNIT YO! Keep on showing us the goods my dude, I love this stuff.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

More to come I promise and I’m with you...total badass car right here!!

@robburson Жыл бұрын

Shawn your show is the best. All the other car shows with the stupid fake drama. I love your format!!! Keep it up! All the best Rob

@CallmeDaBreeze1971 4 жыл бұрын

You are living the dream sir.

@bretd.6781 4 жыл бұрын

Brother.... that is so bad ass. I’m not sure if you remember my comment from the last one but it was about the Daytona coupe it is by far my favorite one. And you delivered. Just another day at the office dog... Right on

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

I remember and we’ve been waiting for this day for quite a while. What a true joy to shoot and drive this Daytona Coupe!! Just awesome!!!

@richardcarter1000 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. One of my fave cars. I want one.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

They really are incredible vehicles from Superformance

@EddieB2047 Жыл бұрын

Killer car and love Doug Campbell so genuine

@N-Scale 4 жыл бұрын

That is a beauty !!!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is and it drives as good as it looks

@N-Scale 4 жыл бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA I have always loved GT40's but Cobras come in at a very close 2nd, and I have always been a GM guy.

@johnf6267 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Shawn. That sound !

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I know...that’s what perfection sounds like imo

@kaos3383 3 жыл бұрын

Always love the style of this car

@jeffbendertheenforcer5834 4 жыл бұрын

Awsome this video reminded me that i have this car in my slot car collection !!! Really cool car !!! 👍👍👍👍

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! The story of the original is a great one and their replica is very impressive

@mustangmarty8491 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Shawn, sometimes I wish I were you..lol Keep'em coming. 🇺🇸 MERICA

@julianporte7677 4 жыл бұрын

One beautiful machine!

@ericjenkins9072 4 жыл бұрын

Its about the ideal the plan and the execution. Beautiful car.💯

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed all the way 👊

@steved2008 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful car, as an Englishman these cars have never been on my radar so I’m looking at it with no history in my head. I really appreciate what Superformance have done though and I’m glad you got to drive one of your dream cars So hot over there that you can’t even open the windows, man my heart bleeds for you 😂

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Brutal heat lately! The history of the original is incredible and driving this one was pure joy for me

@adriankaill9413 3 жыл бұрын

Are you mad? Ken Miles was an Englishman and won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1966, and placed second at Le Mans. Miles died in a crash while testing Ford's J-Car.

@charleigh195 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome thank you.You’ve done my lottery dream garage

@YoungsCustom 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! My favorite Shelby ever! Daytona coupe!!!

@scryla2000 4 жыл бұрын

Awwwwwwww man!!!! Shawn you lucky bastard!!!!! Great video as usual!!!

@MrGaryGG48 4 жыл бұрын

I think that just about covers the whole story!! Damn... what a day!! ;^)

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously lucky bro!!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously amazing day!!! I might be one of the luckiest guys I know 😂

@stephenchapman4932 Жыл бұрын

What a great video 🔥

@sharrer2 2 жыл бұрын

Love it when someone refuses to bash the competition! His answer on kit cars was classy. 👍🏼 No reason you can’t like both haha

@ejlucas93 4 жыл бұрын

It's a huge yes from me!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

You and me both 👊

@the6thsenz955 4 жыл бұрын

Love this car! And vipers... Best cars.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👊

@Killerconceptz 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Yessir...fun day driving the Daytona Coupe

@craigyirush3492 4 жыл бұрын

Like all Superformance cars, this is a gorgeous replica of one of the most iconic racers of all time, but the originals were ~2100lbs, this is nearly 3000lbs! Nice that Lance said good things about the FFR cars, which are more affordable and closer in weight to the originals.

@COBRATV427 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid for a fantastic car.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I agree on this being a wonderful car

@CraigCatapano 2 жыл бұрын

Shawn needs a Superformance gift certificate.. Keep going back there please!!

@AutotopiaLA 2 жыл бұрын

I really do!! We’ll be going back at some point cause there’s always something worth shooting down there

@lhommederien390 3 жыл бұрын

wow look so cool

@rjauto7215 4 жыл бұрын

What a car great video fella

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jonathanohagan1349 3 жыл бұрын

nice, also thanks to Jim, for letting you drive it

@waynemccuen8213 4 жыл бұрын

Wellllllllllllll, sooooooooooooooo, whatever is next................is gonna be a let down! Gr8 vid, thx to all involved. And a special thx to the owner!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, still can’t believe I got to drive this car!!

@waynemccuen8213 4 жыл бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA Next time you take out the Daytona Coupe, I'll go. AND buy dinner, and gas.

@DavidNeyens Жыл бұрын

Great video! #LifeGoals❤

@ilike9s 4 жыл бұрын

So nice.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Absolutely love this car!

@sweaspurdoddd5466 2 жыл бұрын

Looks so much better with the 15s

@charlieryan1736 4 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍🏻 glad I found your channel just subscribed

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thank you for the sub. Lots more to come I promise!

@deopersad2915 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome car's 👍🏾

@zammO74 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid well done. What Oakleys are you wearing Shawn please? 👍🏼

@christ2906 4 жыл бұрын

Great cars great channel man 👍🏻

@CaptainFALKEN Жыл бұрын

Replica Shelbys remind me that it's okay to have a GTO clone. Badass and fun go hand in hand and only the owner can make their car their own and have that fun with their toy. Only cars left that I'd still love to see in person is maybe a few supercars, and the Le Mans legends, Superformance or '64 Daytona.

@tmr626 4 жыл бұрын

Shawn, this car has the real rumble unlike today's Vette's, Mustang's etc. It would be interesting to see custom twin pipes per side like that on a regular Cobra. Later!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

This thing along with the others from Superformance is incredible. Visceral. Love it!! Later man...

@sacooper802 4 жыл бұрын

past few videos you didnt get to drive, but since this company is trying to sell their product they will of course let you drive..LOL thanks shawn for your contributions to us motorheads for free entertainment. superformance is a very good company. highly recommended from a true shelby fan

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I always let the owner offer. If they don’t, I happily sit in the passenger seat and understand not letting anyone drive. But hell yes on getting to drive this one!!

@donphillips5471 4 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍🏼

@timothyreed8417 4 жыл бұрын

HOT darn!!!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much...amazing car

@Chong1975 4 жыл бұрын

"Let's stop lookin'... and get cookin'!!!" LMAO

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

😂 I’m using that quote since he said it!!

@teolangen 3 жыл бұрын

schöner nachbau !!!!!!!

@aegis7843 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done video, thank you. Come up to New England and you can drive mine full out.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

I may have to make that happen! Thanks for the offer

@aegis7843 4 жыл бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA Factory 5 Daytona #002 is the one I own. 1965 Ford 289 in it. No power steering, no power brakes, no cupholders. 😉 Crazy fun

@ridewithgnr2116 3 жыл бұрын

Nice ride, Sir. I appreciate your camera guys getting some beautiful shots of the car. One of my dream cars for sure. If I had $200,000 to spend on one car,... that would be it.

@ridewithgnr2116 3 жыл бұрын

Shelby Daytona Coupe: One of the best stories ever told. A true special moment in time, compliments of Peter Brock.

@AutotopiaLA 3 жыл бұрын

These are such great replicas and god bless Peter Brock’s genius!

@ruitelles1780 2 жыл бұрын

Carro maravilhoso...!

@genemounce8302 3 жыл бұрын

MY personal dream car.

@halfinchholes88 3 жыл бұрын

Still a favorite machine to drive. Love my #129 coupe. Things get blurry with a quickness!

@billofrightssaysso4611 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion the Ford Daytona is thee coolest car ever made. The only car that comes close would be the GT-40. I envy you brother. The only job that tops yours is being a rockstar lol & only because then I could actually own a few of these beauties. Who am I kidding I'd own way more than a few! Rock on & keep em comin.

@dinorossi6611 4 жыл бұрын

Good video

@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon 4 жыл бұрын

I love me a Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Shawn but...... I am still anxiously awaiting you to cover some totally badass, vintage drag car with race history (ie: '33 or '41 Willy's, Anglia, Austin Bantam, Ford Cobra Jet Mustang, a '62-'63 426 max wedge powered Dodge Dart, a '68 Hurst Dart, A990 Dodge Coronet, Pontiac Super Duty swiss cheese car, etc. PLEASE!!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Keep reminding me bro!!

@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon 4 жыл бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA Haha! Ok!

@mortenhansen3455 10 ай бұрын

HOT DAMN!!! Park THIS in my garage please and then leave the key 😀

@pablocruise678 4 жыл бұрын

Bill Murray in stripes on introductions- and you Lee Harvey... I wanna party With you! In other words, SD.. you have some pretty cool friends..yes I’m jealous. Thanks again friend!!

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

😂 I love that movie!!! I rarely wear underwear but when I do...

@craigorford9932 4 жыл бұрын

Would sell my kidney and spleen for s superformance shelby cobra or Daytona.Your one lucky guy to drive these cars

@MoranisToboggan 2 жыл бұрын

💯% 1 Dream car

@joe125ful Жыл бұрын

Soo good looking car also who remember this car from GT2 too?:)

@zacht9447 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a viper RT/10 with a Cobra, and a GTS with a daytona side by side. you can see so many parallels.

@storyteller1749 4 жыл бұрын

I can't remember when it was posted but you did a top 3 cars to own if money wasn't an object. I actually just watched it yesterday and did my top 3. One of my cars would be a Superformance car. Not a Daytona but had we each gone to top 4 or 5 the Daytona would have been on my list. And like my other choices I haven't even gotten to drive one. Such an awesome car man. I dig the color on this one too. Either this color or silver would be the way I would go. Another great episode. I'm wondering what the selling price in the car is tho to be honest. I remember the Cobra that you drove was under $100k. Was this one also?

@dmdproductions1570 4 жыл бұрын

This Daytona, CSX9129, is listed at $177,950. Here is the link to the listing: www.hillbankusa.com/vehicles/475/1965-daytona-coupe-shelby-csx9000

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

My list changes every time I drive one of their cars! I’m so impressed with what they do and I’m not paid or sponsored or any of that crap...just a massive fan of their passion and quality control.

@Scotty70 4 жыл бұрын

I always thought it was an eery coincedence that Australian motor racing legend Peter Brock died racing one of these replicas from the original Peter Brock design.

@AutotopiaLA 4 жыл бұрын

Eery for sure...