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- Championship Series Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe honors America’s only FIA title
- Street versions of the racecars built in the 1960s, just as Ford did with the GT40 in the 1960s
- Only six Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes available for 2026
- All Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes feature special interiors, Peter Brock badges and letter
LOS ANGELES – February 23, 2026 – Due to strong worldwide demand, only six Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes, all designated as “World Championship” edition cars, remain available for the 2026 calendar year from Shelby Legendary Cars. Created to celebrate America’s only FIA World Championship, these rare street versions celebrate the six original racecars that conquered Ferrari in 1965.
“Everyone is familiar with the story told in the Academy award winning movie ‘Ford v Ferrari’,” said Lance Stander, CEO of Shelby Legendary Cars and Superformance. “But before Shelby American helped Henry Ford II beat Enzo Ferrari at Le Mans, Carroll tasked Peter Brock and Ken Miles with wining the GT class at the famous 24 hour race. Lessons learned trouncing the prancing stallion with the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe propelled Shelby to win it all in 1966. The World Championship edition Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe honors those who achieved the unthinkable and fulfilled Carroll’s very personal promise to ‘kick Ferrari’s ass’ on the track.”
In 1964, Shelby American took a loophole in the FIA rules to use a special, aerodynamic body on the existing Shelby Cobra roadster. However, Shelby only built racing versions of the Daytona coupe, which were not road legal.
Fast forward decades later when Stander’s team worked with Peter Brock to develop a street version. True to the spirit of the original 1960s era Coupe, the car was reimagined as if it had remained in production over the years. The car has a “front mid-engine”, rear-wheel drive layout, with near perfect weight distribution. Air conditioning and other modern amenities round out the car’s evolution.
“We focused on making the car comfortable for long drives, from the interior to the suspension to the brakes,” said Stander. “Each Championship edition car includes Peter Brock’s signature on the glovebox, along with a commemorative Carroll Shelby autograph. Hard surfaces are swathed in buttery soft leather and Alcantara. The anniversary logo is on the custom gauges and embroidered on the seats. With only six chassis remaining and available this year, these cars are very rare and desirable.”
Each World Championship edition Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe includes one of the famous “COBRA COBRA COBRA” t-shirts designed by Brock in 1965, a letter from Brock outlining the history and importance of the car and a certificate of authenticity from Shelby Legendary cars.
Like all Shelby Daytona Coupes, the World Championship edition is offered minus its engine and running gear for completion by a Shelby Legendary Cars dealer. There are several Ford engine options and buyers can choose between a five or six-speed transmission.
All Daytona Coupes are now built as a Shelby and receive a Shelby CSX9000 serial number. Each Shelby comes with a Shelby Certificate of Origin, Shelby serial number and are eligible to be listed in the official Shelby Registry. For more information, visit www.shelby.com, www.Shelbylegendarycars.com, www.bre2.net or www.HillbankUSA.com.
About Shelby Legendary Cars
Shelby Legendary Cars continues the heritage of Shelby American’s world famous 1960’s Cobras, Coupes and GT40’s. The company is keeping the Shelby flame alive with licensed vehicles that include a documented Shelby serial number, just as though production never ended. The current vehicle lineup includes the nimble small block Shelby Cobra roadster in both street and racing (FIA) configurations, the mighty big block Cobra roadster, the world champion Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe and the Le Man-winning GT40. Each one honors the 1960s era cars with authentic chassis, bodies and powertrain options. Additional information is at www.shelbylegendarycars.com or www.Superformance.com or by calling (800) 297-6253.
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Media Contact: Scott Black | TPRM | (214) 520-3430 | sblack@tprm.com
World Championship Edition Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Key Features
Exterior:
- 21 gallon stainless steel fuel tank
- FIA 15” wheels painted white or 18” Shelby Wheels and tires
- Daytona Coupe decals including Daytona, Le Mans or Sebring
- Anniversary and Brock badges
Interior:
- Custom gauges
- Shelby-branded leather surface seats
- Roll bar
- Air conditioning
- Power steering
- Power windows and locks
Performance:
- Coil over independent suspension
- Shelby original style round tube frame
- Shelby brakes with vented rotors
- Ceramic coated headers and side pipes
Additional Options:
- Peter Brock signature on the dash plaque
- Transverse nose team stripe
- Right hand drive conversion
- Sound deadening and heat dissipation system
