1965 Upstate Super Replicars Daytona Coupe

Description

Having captured his first 24 Hours of Le Mans victory as a driver in 1959, Carroll Shelby would be forced to retire as a driver due to a possible heart condition diagnosed in 1960. Soon after retiring as a driver, he began work constructing some of the world’s most highly revered sports and racing cars. His Shelby Cobra was quickly developed into a successful racing car that dominated on tight American tracks, however, the open-cockpit design brought aerodynamic weaknesses on high-speed European circuits when compared to the sleek Ferrari 250 GTO. Determined to dethrone the prancing horse, Peter Brock led a small team in creating the first-ever Daytona Coupe prototype in a remarkable 90 days. With legendary Shelby America driver Ken Miles at the wheel, this prototype would achieve a top speed of 185 miles per hour utilizing a nearly identical roadster chassis. With only six original Daytona Coupes built, these racing cars, very similar to its relative the Cobra roadster, have inspired companies to build similar creations which seek to recapture the thrill of the original with some modern enhancements as well.

Chassis USR 2001 Highlights

• Just over 100 miles recorded since restoration

• Engine broken in on dyno following completion

• Fiberglass body produced by Upstate Super Replicars

• Purchased as a body on tube frame rolling chassis with a 90-inch wheelbase just like the original

• Finished in Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue stripes

• Powered by a Ford 302 cu-in V8 stroked to 331 cu-in built by Total Performance of Santee, California with a recorded 444 horsepower and 420 ft-lb of torque

• Equipped with a custom 12-point roll cage and Halon 10-pound fire suppression system

• Recently refurbished fuel cell in April of 2023, valid for five years

• Featured on the cover of May 2005 KIT CAR magazine

• Shown at the AHA’s ‘Fun in the Sun’ show in 2004 where it was awarded KIT CAR’s Editors Choice award for its excellent craftsmanship

• 15-inch PS Engineering wheels with Goodyear Eagle Sport Special tires

• Outboard rear Wilwood brakes with 12-inch discs and twin piston calipers

• Ford T56 manual transmission with Pro 5.0 Shifter and Mods aluminum flywheel with McLeod hydraulic double-disc clutch

Features

• Gurney-Eagle aluminum heads with Ferrea valves

• Independent front and rear suspension from Accurate Machine Products

• Injection Perfection throttle bodies with Accel Gen VII fuel management

• Aluminum bucket seats with leather upholstery and a Simpson five-point racing harness

• Tilton dual-master cylinder

• Halon fire suppression system

• Stewart Warner Gauges

• Moto-Lita steering wheel

• Jaguar rack-and-pinion steering

• Eagle 4340 forged crankshaft

• SRP flat-top pistons

• Edelbrock Victor Series water pump

• Aluminum radiator

• FMS 100-amp alternator

• K&N air cleaner

• MSD ignition

• Custom headers

• 4 x 2 inch glass-pack muffler

• Plexiglass rear window

Known Flaws

• Rearview mirror crack, new unit to come with car

Included

• Build receipts and documentation

• Upstate Super Replicars assembly manual

• Kit Car Magazine feature edition

Ownership History

Built by an individual well versed in Shelby tribute cars, and utilizing a body from Upstate Super Replicars, the restoration of this particular Daytona Coupe would take three years before completion in 2004. The vehicle debuted at the Fabulous Fords car show at Knott’s Berry Farm in Southern California. Under current ownership, this vehicle is titled in California as a 1965 Ford. It has been driven sparingly, but enjoyed thoroughly at various events and shows.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Harrison Platz

Phone: 610-304-4525

Email: harrison.platz@broadarrowgroup.com