1964 Shelby CSX9000 Daytona Coupe For Sale- Fuel Injected 427ci/570hp, 5-Speed Manual, A/C

LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1964 Shelby CSX9000 Daytona Coupe

  The Cobra Daytona Coupe; the most famous of all the Shelby Cobras. The Cobra Roadster dominated in America, winning both the USRRC and SCCA championships in 1963. Shelby set his sights far higher for the 1964 season, adding to the mix, his quest to win the FIA World Championship. The European circuits like Le Mans, Spa and Reims had longer straightaways compared to many American tracks, so extended periods of top speed would be of great benefit. Under close inspection, the FIA rule book revealed that a production chassis could be fitted with a non-production style body. Of course a Coupe with better aerodynamics could fill this void. A 23 year old Pete Brock designed the Daytona Coupe, which proved to add approximately 25 MPH to the Cobras top speed. The 1964 FIA Season was turning out to be a major success, The Daytona Coupe had placed 1st IC and 4th overall at the 1964 Le Mans 24 Hours. Even after some bad luck, Shelby was still very capable of beating Ferrari in the overall points coming into the last 3 races. The Tour De France was an almost guaranteed win for Ferrari and Bridgehampton very likely a win for Shelby, leaving only Monza.  This track with its long straightaways heavily favored the Shelby Daytona Coupes over their rival, the Ferrari 250 GTO.  Enzo himself, who had a strong influence over Monza race officials; behind closed doors had the FIA cancel the Monza race, effectively securing the FIA Championship for Ferrari. The following year in 1965 the Daytona Coupes dominated and won the 1965 FIA World Championships, perhaps Shelby's proudest accomplishment. The Shelby Daytona Coupes are America's 250 GTO, well deserved by their performance and beauty.

  With only six original Daytona Coupes ever built, the values have skyrocketed out of reach for most car enthusiasts. Luckily, Shelby American and Pete Brock have teamed up again to build The CSX9000 Daytona Coupe. Based on a new chassis and with a body designed again by Peter Brock. These CSX9000's were made out of Fiberglass to offer a sturdy, durable Grand Touring Daytona Coupe. Built with today's modern Amenities such as Power Steering, Power Windows, Air Conditioning, and Power Door Locks, The CSX9000 was what the original Daytona was always capable of being.

  This example offered here for sale is finished in the iconic Guardsmen Blue with White stripes complemented by a Black interior with White Shelby CSX9000 stitching. Under the hood is a 427ci stroker engine with a Borla individual stack fuel injection system producing 570hp! This is backed by a 5-speed Tremec TXK transmission for better shifting and more gear ratios. Additional options include power steering, air conditioning, power windows and power locks. A set of 18” Halibrand style wheels wrapped in modern radials finish off the look of this special Daytona Coupe!

 With only 1,595 miles on the odometer, this CSX9000 has only been gently used sparingly on nice summer days.