Shelby Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Rerolling of Cobra Daytona Coupe

MANILA: Shelby America, a very famous name in automobile industry is in all joy mood to celebrate 50 years of its FIA World Championship with a limited edition of Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe. The vehicle will be offered in two versions, one with fiber glass body and other with aluminum body. First introduced during rock and roll years of 1960s, only six Cobra Daytona Coupe were built and now after fifty years, only 50 units of it will be available, making it a truly exquisite limited edition.

The models will be produced using the original blueprints and measurements but will definitely be upgraded in terms of performance and safety. Buyers can choose from a long list of body colors and the new components include the wooden rimmed steering wheel, black leather seats, a strong frame, disc brakes, tube chassis, and leaf spring suspension.

Talking about the heart of these Cobras reminds us that they do not have one. They have rolling chassis i.e. engine with a separate package. Shelby's engine making division also provides the option of 4.7-litre V8 engine and more, you can supply energy to your Daytona Coupe with whatever engine you want, provided it fits the engine bay.

Regardless of absence of the engine, this muscle-bound exotics are way expensive. The fiberglass-built Daytona Coupe's prices start from $ 1,79,995 or PHP 81,53,233 and the aluminum ones will cost you at least $3,49,995 or PHP 1,58,53,723, which feel worth to pay for this gorgeous creation. The brand announced that the limited edition Daytona Coupe will be debuted at Gordon McCall's Motorworks Revival on August 12 and be displayed at the Rolex Motorsports Reunion inside Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca.