Shelby FFR Cobra Daytona Umbau (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
• Comes with German registration papers and an H-license plate (very rare for Daytona conversions)

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
• There are no known defects on the body
• The vehicle is accident-free
• No known rust
• Semi-slicks with approx. 6 mm of tread depth are installed

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in black leather
• The interior is in very good original condition with almost no signs of wear
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is roadworthy
• The engine runs flawlessly; EFI system retrofitted
• The transmission works flawlessly
• All equipment, including the air conditioning, is in working order
• There are no known technical defects
• Rear axle and differential were overhauled in 2025
• Last service performed in January 2026

History

Ownership history

• 2022 to present: current owner (Germany)
• Previously owned by another owner in Germany
• First registered in the U.S.

Service History

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

Documents

• Handwritten equipment list
• Vehicle registration certificate & title
• H-certificate

Summary

For sale is a Shelby Cobra Daytona replica by FFR (Five Factory Racing) built in 1965, 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 Daytona is in excellent condition, as evidenced by its verifiable mileage history of 33,664 miles and well-maintained handwritten service records. Noteworthy features include 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 maintenance history makes this Cobra Daytona an attractive opportunity for a serious collector.