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In 1963, Carroll Shelby's new Cobra had established its supremacy on the short road courses of America, but Shelby and Ford shared a more ambitious goal: to beat Ferrari on the world stage and became the first American team to win the coveted F.I.A. (Federation Internationale de Automobile) World Manufacturers Championship for GT cars.
An experimental coupe body, designed by Peter Brock, was built on an existing Cobra chassis, immediately increasing the top speed by 25 mph. The new car won the GT class at its first race, the Daytona Continental, Team Shelby narrowly missed winning the 1964 Championship. By 1965, they were not to be denied and, on July 4th, 1965, Bob Bondurant drove this Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, CSX2601, across the finish line at the 12 Heures du Reims in France to secure the F.I.A. Championship.
An experimental coupe body, designed by Peter Brock, was built on an existing Cobra chassis, immediately increasing the top speed by 25 mph. The new car won the GT class at its first race, the Daytona Continental, Team Shelby narrowly missed winning the 1964 Championship. By 1965, they were not to be denied and, on July 4th, 1965, Bob Bondurant drove this Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, CSX2601, across the finish line at the 12 Heures du Reims in France to secure the F.I.A. Championship.
2009 Mecum - Monterey Auction
Sale Price :
USD $7,250,000
2009 Mecum - Original Spring Classic Auction - 22nd Year
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $7,500,000
1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Shelby Cobra Daytona
(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
| 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Chassis#: CSX 2469 Sold for USD$1,490,000 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
| 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe Chassis#: CSX 2601 Sold for USD$7,250,000 2009 Mecum - Monterey Auction |   |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Daytona Coupe Sold for USD$1,457,500 2005 Russo and Steele - Monterey 2005 | |
| 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Chassis#: CSX2582 Sold for USD$280,500 2004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
Shelby Cobra Daytonas That Failed To Sell At Auction
1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe | CSX2601 | 2009 Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction 22nd Year | $7,500,000 |
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