Shelby Cobra Daytona (1965)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 211 photos
• Video including engine running
• Mileage of 33,664 miles is verifiable and documented through the vehicle’s ownership history
• Handwritten maintenance records available, well-maintained documentation of maintenance work performed

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1965 / rebuilt in 2008
• First registration: USA
• Engine: Ford V8 race engine, 5.8L EFI with 450 hp
• Transmission: Manual, 5-speed Tremec
• Exterior color: Orange Metallic
• Interior: Black leather
• Body: Fiberglass
• Features:
• Air conditioning
• Cruise control
• Power steering
• Racing steering wheel with lock nuts (removable)
• EFI system
• Rear axle and differential overhauled (2025)

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Orange Metallic on a fiberglass body
• Paint and body are in immaculate condition; no repainting
• The vehicle is accident-free
• No known rust
• Semi-slicks with approx. 6 mm of tread depth are mounted; the age and specifications of the tires are not fully documented

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in black leather
• The interior is in very good original condition
• All functions are operational without defects
• The air conditioning works perfectly

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive
• Matching numbers present
• Engine runs flawlessly, EFI system retrofitted
• The transmission operates smoothly with no known issues
• Rear axle and differential were overhauled in 2025
• Last service performed in January 2026
• No known technical defects

History

Ownership history

• 2022 to present: current owner (Germany)
• 2nd owner (Germany)
• 1st owner (USA)

Service History

• January 2026: Service performed
• 2025: Rear axle and differential overhauled
• Handwritten maintenance records with well-maintained documentation available

Documents

• Handwritten maintenance records
• Vehicle registration certificate & title
• Inspection report (H-license plate)

Summary

For sale is a Shelby Cobra Daytona replica by FFR (Five Factory Racing), built in 1965 and rebuilt in 2008, in Orange Metallic with a black leather interior. The vehicle was originally delivered in the US and has been in its current ownership since 2022. The car is in excellent condition, as evidenced by its verifiable mileage history of 33,664 miles and well-maintained handwritten maintenance records. Noteworthy features include the matching-numbers vehicle, the retrofitted EFI system, the 2025 overhaul of the axle and differential, and the most recent service performed in January 2026. The combination of classic design, technical reliability, and a complete maintenance history makes this Cobra Daytona an attractive opportunity for a serious collector.