$4 million Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe and Ford GT40 flat out at Spa 2013

event: Modena Trackdays
date: 30-31 july 2013
location: Circuit Spa-Francorchamps
Ford GT40 (black)
- engine: 4.736 liter / 289 cu in 289 90º V8
- power: 400 bhp / 298 KW @ 7000 rpm
- torque: 450 Nm / 332 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
- weight: 907 kilo / 1999.6 lbs
- top speed: 315 km/h (196 mph)
Ford GT40 Mk II (silver)
- engine: 6.982 liter / 426.1 cu in 427 90º V8
- power: 485 bhp / 362 KW @ 6200 rpm
- torque: 644 Nm / 475 ft lbs @ 3200 rpm
- weight: 1207 kilo / 2661 lbs
- top speed: 346 km/h (215 mph)
Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe (blue)
chassis CSX2300 (original car) $ 4 million
Driven by Kenny Brack (SWE) / Daniela Ellerbrock (GER)
- engine: 4.727 liter / 288.5 cu in Ford 289 90º V8
- power: 390 bhp / 291 KW @ 6750 rpm
- torque: 462 Nm / 341 ft lbs
- weight: 1043 kilo / 2299.4 lbs
- top speed: 307 km/h (191 mph)
[quote= Wikipedia] This Shelby Daytona Coupe was leased from Alan Mann Racing by Ford of France, to race as the national “Tri-Colore” entry in the 1965 Nurburgring 1000 km race, for which it was painted a white body finish with blue and red stripes. Well known French drivers André Simon and Jo Schlesser drove this coupe to 3rd in the GT 3 category (behind the GT winning Alan Mann entry driven by Bondurant and Neerpasch), and 12th overall. After the race, this white coupe was returned to Alan Mann Racing and was repainted in the official Guardsman Blue metallic and white stripe of the 1965 Shelby American team. Carroll Shelby himself owned this Daytona before it was sold by RM Auctions for $4.4 million on August 19, 2000[/quote]
This year marked the 30th anniversary of Modena Motorsport and also the 20 anniversary of the Modena Trackdays.
The trackdays are held every 2 years at either the Nürburgring or Spa-Francorchamps.
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[@angeldust43091]

European cars go by...vroooom. cobra Daytona goes by....ROOOOOOOAAAAAAARRRRRRR! God bless whoever owns that car for unleashing it and actually hustle that beast!

[@muskokamike127]

+Mark&Stephanie Silcox that's the difference between a flat plane crank and a 90 degree crank.....

[@radioguy1620]

+michael C , might also be the cylinder head design and cam timing too. also another liter or more displacement.

[@muskokamike127]

radioguy1620 might be, but an engineer explained that the crank design is the main reason.....

[@chrishamilton2559]

@@muskokamike127 the engines in these cars were crossplane cranks. Had more to do with combustion chamber shape, symmetrical ports and camshaft profile

[@chrishamilton2559]

@@muskokamike127 ironically, it's the MKII that sounds like it has the flat plane crank

[@robertthomas2001]

Saw both the Shelby Daytona coupe and the Ford GT mark 2 race at Sebring in 64' 65' 66'. Nice to see them again.

[@robertthomas2001]

the most exquisite? once drove an 1968 L-88 pumped up to 700 HP with 14-1 compression. like a clown being shot out of a cannon. didn't close the deal which was good thing. The great endurance race Driver Robert Grossman owned a dealership up at Nyack NY. Many years ago him and I took a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 out for a half hour sprint with me driving. Easily, the nicest car I've ever driven. I gave him a $500.00 deposit on an $8,000. car. My ex-wife killed the deal. currently own a 1993 RS America Porsche and a 2008 Carrera S, and a ZO6 Vette. my current favorite to drive is a 1997 SS Camaro six speed. love the unpretentious nature of playing the red neck. when Shelby introduced those spectacular cars starting in 63', the sport once dominated by Ferrari, suddenly, became supercharged with excitement. My racing experience was limited in the early to mid seventies to motocross for about five seasons. raced a Maico 400 and finished with 360 GP Husqvarna. all in district #6 in Pennsylvania. More demanding than auto racing if you're a serious competitor.

[@jjs777fzr]

Thx for sharing Robert, good read!

[@johncartelli]

@@robertthomas2001 nods i motocrossed for a couple yrs...untill I a novice at 24 yrs old married with 3 children and having to go to work the next day was competing with 16 yr olds that didnt give a shit...lol best i ever did was 11th out of 28

[@manuelkong10]

How wonderful

[@marlonelmorefreedomisoursn9744]

Good for you too young to have been there I am a gamer and when it comes to Gran Turismo 2 the intro just has me dreaming of how it used to be back then

[@dillonlong7439]

That Daytona has one of the nicest exhausts I've ever heard

[@Loulovesspeed]

@dillon LONG - The major contributor are those snaked headers into those wonderful side pipes, and the 4 twin choke 48 ID Weber Carbs. Listen to a Corvette with side pipes - doesn't sound nearly as menacing or powerful, even with a much bigger 427 engine! Truly a unique and beautiful sound from the Daytona.

[@tendoking99]

I don't know that gear change with that GT was pretty sexy!

[@_baller]

Shelby ain't fucking around

[@roadrunner4404]

The beautiful sounds of when that GT40 grabs another gear and stretches its legs is magical. American horsepower looking for 200 mph.

[@rossvoorheis2391]

230 on a good straight

[@Loulovesspeed]

@@rossvoorheis2391 - More like 215-218 on the once almost 4 mile long Mulsanne Straight.

[@troymattingly3071]

Yes, GT40 is all that!

[@225supersix1977]

but sounds ugly........ dont sound american V8

[@Loulovesspeed]

@@225supersix1977 - Exhaust headers and cam change the sound. But these cars are not made for sound......they are made to win races which they certainly did!

[@jacklarson6281]

nothing else can Roar like a V8!!! 4 bangers squeal... 6's bark... 12's scream... but only a V8 can roar like a lion

[@adamwebster9784]

6s also scren, inline 6s that is

[@conman7975]

V8s and diesel trucks WOOOOOO murica

[@theguywholikescars5359]

Ok boomer

[@eastcoastcannonballrunners8121]

What about 5 cly. And v10s

[@mikeburks9641]

Jack Larson none of them sound like a V8, nothing sounds as good. I agree.

[@guysmalley]

It’s hard to believe a 55 year old car was so ahead of its time

[@Loulovesspeed]

Ahead of its time because the very nature of Can Am was creativity, with few if any restrictions. Race car builders hear those words and they just lick their chops at the possibilities! Saw some fantastic vehicles with cool engineering tricks frequently utilized. A very unique race series that I doubt will be seen again. Enjoy these cars at Historical Festivals.

[@marlonelmorefreedomisoursn9744]

@@Loulovesspeed🥺😢😭 sad but true I mean the LeMans cup and the Trans Am races of today are great to watch and all but I prefer the Glory Days when cars like these did battle it was all for the pure and not restricted

[@IamSnehan]

@@marlonelmorefreedomisoursn9744 exactly!! And it still hauls some serious ass!

[@marlonelmorefreedomisoursn9744]

@@IamSnehan yeah think I would rather watch these races anyway man you race what you bring

[@IamSnehan]

@@marlonelmorefreedomisoursn9744 goddamn right man!!

[@willthetrill4849]

This shows that the GT40 and Daytona are never too old to race once in a while

[@jimbongos8541]

as if anything is...

[@peterhellyar4265]

Long gone are the days where cars were designed by a man with a pencil and true passion.

[@cerealsergio]

peter hellyar facts

[@marlonelmorefreedomisoursn9744]

So true when it comes to cars sometimes I feel like I'm living in the wrong era LOL

[@peterhellyar4265]

@Randy HUTCHINSON yes mate! Unfortunately the manufacturers now employs psychologists to brainwash the public! Look at all the shops and high streets! They are all the same, people all dress the same. My mrs wanted a crossover and i explained that they all look the same. Humans are a creature of habit and have lost the ability to think for themselves. Sad in every way! Apparently if you had bought and music in the last 20 years its come from the 4 main people that simply sell them on. Find the chap on youtube, its called the millenial woop.

[@JoshuaWright0402]

Psh, yea why have superior performing cars that are faster in every single way yet also 300 times safer. Psh who wants that

[@simianracing5500]

Perhaps you should talk to Adrian Newey lol

[@velocityjet1884]

It amazes me how good and powerful these cars are, quicker then the majority of the newer European sports cars, UNBREAKABLE! 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 200MPH + Ferrari killers

[@Loulovesspeed]

Ford has a better idea! (From an old ad campaign in case you weren't familiar with it.)

[@mynameis9057]

love seeing these beautys being flogged around the track just exactly as they were built to be treated. some lucky boys with some incredible toys.

[@BastardX13]

DELIGHTFUL! A feast for eyes and ears. Nothing quite like a 427 side oiler. And nothing on earth sounds like a Holman Moody built engine on song. Two of Americas finest racing machines getting some excercise. Was honored to see it.

[@slyane7320]

Ford cars from the 60s still dominating into the 2000s

[@jackandsusangerstner1369]

Beau Strickland Chevy will never beat FORD period... they only wish they could be as good

[@slyane7320]

@@jackandsusangerstner1369 I agree with you, but you still have to respect Chevy...their 327 small block & the ZL1 all aluminum 427 were both great motors...

[@Loulovesspeed]

@@slyane7320 - The 327 engine was a good powerplant in its time, but the 289 powered Shelby GT 350 Mustang beat it 3 years running for the SCCA B Production title!

[@ImInLoveWithBulla]

You know it’s a good engine when the idle sounds like the drum riff from “Hot For Teacher”.

[@BruhPickle_]

Andrew W.C. Wow I didn’t think about that but now that you mention it your right😂

[@Mega-P71]

Lol I haven't listened to that song in a bit

[@chiptmcc8656]

The Daytona Coupe sounds BEASTLY, I SAY BEASTLY!!

[@High_Desert_Tanner]

This video gave me goosebumps. Good Lord that Daytona sounds AMAZING...

[@Tmac327]

The sound of that Daytona Coupe and GT40s is SOOOO MUCH BETTER and so MUCH MORE IMPRESSIVE than the rest!!!

[@fasthonda]

I love seeing and hearing American V8s run overseas, they look even more awesome. Nothing else looks or sounds like them.

[@Loulovesspeed]

Europeans love hearing the sound of real American V8 power too!

[@noulls76]

perfect one tribute from carroll shelby forever

[@Parents_of_Twins]

Truly a pair of magnificent sounding engines.

[@tjtharp2432]

Wow that is so cool! they all should be raced! Keep up the good work these are the best Daytona videos out there!

[@tadeocaballero3481]

Amazing simply amazing!!!!! A classic can’t be forgotten!!!

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

Damn if that sound of Ford V8s make me proud to be American! Yeah it's brassy noise isn't a V12 but hell you can hear it 5 miles away coming or going. An yes this where these beauties belong on a track thrashing it out.

[@lukas6610]

Donald Parlett jr have you ever heard 90's f1 cars

[@mikeburks9641]

f1 cars are a marvel in technology and sound d pretty good to. of course they are light and have to have a motor that matches the car.A big American V8 would never work but when it comes to brute power and that amazing sound nothing beats a big throaty American V8.

[@Loulovesspeed]

@@lukas6610 - Not even close to the same visceral effect of a bellowing V8!

[@M21L35]

The sound is nothing short of a cacophony of orgasmic splendor! One can NEVER have enough of this!

[@y8r113]

One of my favorite race tracks in the world!

[@six-pack1332]

I can't think of a car I would rather have than a Daytona Cobra coupe. Awesomeness amplified!

[@3fingermike1]

In 1981, I by being in school at the right time met someone who worked with someone who owned a Cobra (supposedly). I knew what a Cobra was so I went with this friend after school (with my camera). He had a 289 roadster, up on jack-stands and covered with a big blanket, a 427 coupe. I didn't know enough at the time but I got a lot of pictures (Pictures are all over the internet, #65) and it struck me odd that it was right-hand drive. The car was the same one that was sold to Michael Schumacher in 2005 for close to 2 million. There was only one 427 coupe that was never actually finished by Carroll Shelby and the 289's are worth several times that amount but it was so cool to actually see and touch a car of that historic significance.

[@Poohdaddymagic]

All I can say is thank you to Mr Carroll Shelby. You made Fords feared I racing worldwide...

[@Hoodamax]

I can't even fathom a better sounding engine than that Daytona. Simply perfect.

[@Loulovesspeed]

Agree 100% all day!

[@Treetop64]

Holy guacamole, that's a lot of money sitting on that grid. (O.O)

[@brendenpavao2071]

Exactly what I was thinking, man. Almost gives me a little anxiety thinking about it, lol.

[@daniel1982641]

Americans indeed have always nailed the V8 recipe. The sound is just absolutely addicting. I can’t get enough of it. I can hear it all day and wouldn’t get bored. 🇺🇸 U.S.A baby! 🇺🇸

[@mixmasterhowie678]

Two things you don’t see on the Big Network Broadcast. Good video of cars. And great sound of cars. Thank you.

[@thb53]

Everyone's singing Carroll Shelby's praises, and rightly so, for building the Daytona Coupes, but let's not forget Pete Brock who designed that beauty.

[@Loulovesspeed]

@thb53 - He not only designed it, but took it from a chalk sketching he made on the shop floor of Shelby American, to a car on the track working out the final trim details in just 90 days!! Wow, man.

[@dillonalexander6689]

I love the sound of those old v8s

[@cobra3289]

Very good video and sound. Cool that they actually race these cars worth millions

[@jackdennis9080]

Engines built by Holman-Moody in Charlotte N. C. Good ol American muscle

[@ricomichel]

Yes I wondered how much these engines were going to cost to rebuild after the Eau Rouge… I have to say this is a pretty awesome way to blow 10 million $ ;-)

[@olafrothacker7653]

jack dennis yeah,make america great again! All you guys can come up with,is something,that blows hot air.Like your f....d up president!

[@lamontcranston8181]

Olaf Rothacker yet Ferrari still lost and all you can do is whine about our President for some stupid ass reason on a video that has nothing to do with politics. Waaah, waaaah, Trump sucks, waaah! 😭 That’s you. That’s what you sound like. Get a life and find something worth crying about you salty bitch.

[@lieugebo805]

Now that's right

[@Loulovesspeed]

@Olaf Rothacker - Olaf being just a jerk off! No one is interested in your childish political comments!

[@mikerobinson2026]

3:34 in... If there's any question of whether the driver is really pushing it, that should answer it.

[@khayra1]

Hauling all the ass lol

[@AndieBlack13]

And again at 3:15 ...see him throw it into the turn on a four-wheel drift....

[@bones0184]

Art in motion, simply beautiful.

[@bishlap]

amazing era of auto craftsmanship.... from the mind, to the drawing board, to the track.

[@pjm329]

That Daytona sounds AWESOME!

[@michaeldavis4991]

Rest in peace Mr.Shelby you are a true legend

[@Shelby1000r]

And Ken Miles

[@johnwalker863]

It is known

[@thomaschristener9264]

Wellness for ears and soul.... addictive!

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Gyah dang Cobra Daytona, my favorite. Love that car. The CSX2287 is just a museum piece, now, but it's my actual favorite of all time. Maybe one day I'll have a Superformance replica.

[@IamSnehan]

This one is CSX2601

[@sledgehammer347]

Good Stuff for sure, thanks for sharing.. Nothing like the sound of an naturally aspirated BB Ford.

[@Loulovesspeed]

@sledgehammer347 - Small blocks too, like the Daytona Coupe!

[@TanquerayTom64]

That Shelby Dayton is sweeter than tupelo honey! With a 4.7 liter pushrod V8 with weber carbs!

[@jfsssp]

Always been a Ford fan because they were so much more involved in racing than any American brand. My dad was stationed in Europe during the sixties and the Cobras, Mustang GT350's and GT40 's were the only American cars we ever saw racing. Occasional Corvette.

[@teamboydhunting1217]

At a drag strip, you will find 1st Gen Camaro outnumber mustangs like 10:1, always have

[@lukas6610]

Team Boyd Hunting drag strip isnt racing

[@teamboydhunting1217]

Lukas Depypere LOL

[@Loulovesspeed]

@Team Boyd Hunting - Maybe in drag racing, but we are talking REAL racing, not some limited audience straight line only crap racing. There never was any Chevy at the time that could hold a candle to the Cobra Daytona Coupe So tighten that "bowtie" and stick to 1/4 mile sledding.

[@Loulovesspeed]

@@teamboydhunting1217 - They needed more Camaros to improve their chances of winning! LOL

[@thisguysnameismatt4460]

2 of the beat and greatest sports cars of ALL time

[@TheMDJ2000]

Christ, what a beast the Daytona Coupe is.

[@hanktorrance6855]

50+ years old and these cars are still both beautiful and awe inspiring

[@gonedeep43]

Those cars were so far ahead of what was on the track at the time. So beautiful.

[@thomashudson4780]

I can just imagine Speed Racer and Racer X racing when I see that I think that's what the cartoon came from but man listen to that horsepower burping up and everything that's incredible that's American

[@NelsonWilcox22]

I'd say Speed Racer is the GT40 and Racer X is the Daytona Coupe.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

You gotta love that American V8 roar. God what a sound!

[@christopherward5065]

Those two cars meant business. The seemed to scatter the European cars in their wake and, the noise! Imagine hearing that Shelby closing in, that would be unnerving. Loved the photos. Excellent

[@TimothySMcHone]

It set the ferrari's alarm off 😂

[@JohnDough1776]

Amazing to see those cars in action

[@wyattfortune5494]

If you hear the sound of that car behind you, then you should be scared.

[@andrewshedden]

That Daytona is the greatest sounding car I’ve ever heard!

[@fxprocc]

The Daytona, wow. Just an amazing car.

[@mustanginaz]

if this video dosent get your heart raceing, nothing will! thanks great video

[@robertrishel3685]

Omg 🤯😍😍😍 the cars that sound like some kind of industrial accident shrieking towards you❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Eidrian111]

2:16 Ferrari scared shitless

[@r431and350rl]

Lol 😂💩

[@MrJett1971]

There’s NO way that’s a real ‘65 Daytona Coupe. A car like that is priceless, and virtually irreplaceable. Superformance and Factory Five build very convincing replicas that are just as fast, if not faster than the originals, given the advances in braking and engine technology. This is still super cool to see, though. I just wish I was old enough to have seen them back in the 60’s...

[@Belgian-Motorsport]

This is one of the 6 original cars. It's run by "Lanzante". Check them out on instagram. instagram.com/the_real_lanzante/

[@randelldarky3920]

The Daytona one of the nicest cars, ever.

[@Loulovesspeed]

And to think it was designed and built in just 90 days!

[@paladin0654]

Frick"n beautiful. Nothing sounds like a Ford GT with the 289 on the up shift!

[@KaDuWin]

Both uber legends of LeMans. Sadly the arrival of the GT40 forced the Daytona Coupe into a premature retirement. I would still choose the Daytona Coupe of the GT40. Btw that Daytona Coupe is around 20 million not 4.

[@crevis12]

Amazing seeing them run flat out on the track

[@larryok8156]

There's no loser in that race... They're both amazing and magnificent

[@barryminbiole6199]

It never ceases to amaze me how brilliantly the Daytona Coupes performed with the antiquated AC Ace chassis! The addition of the coupe body and its supports did contribute lots to the structural rigidity of old frame

[@lloydhilliard2379]

There was nothing AC about those cars, every nut bolt and body panel was changed or modified.Shelby went to court to prove they were not ACs. They were Cobras.

[@sink61]

What beautiful machines and beautiful sounds!

[@kickinbackinOC]

Truly beautiful!

[@HarryHunterx]

Great Video and awesome pictures. Surely one of the most beautiful and interesting historic Cars around. Besides FFR a South African Company "Superformance" had them redesigned with Peter Brooks and Jim Price's input and are manufacturing them as a modernised slightly larger version, coming with aircon. and all the modern jazz. So if you want one as a driver I would check them out too.Regards Harry

[@Belgian-Motorsport]

+HarryHunterx I think that will remain a dream to own a "superformance" replica. :)

[@HarryHunterx]

Mine too

[@randallbates9020]

Sweet Sweet sounds will fill the air. OMG. Love that American V8

[@jamiemoffatt50]

The last six Daytona’s were supposed to be dumped in the English Channel. That god someone saved them. Incredible that Shelby and ford said to dump them. They didn’t want to pay to ship them back. They weren’t racing that model anymore so just throw them away????

[@thb53]

The last 6 were also the first 6, as there were only 6 ever made.

[@rhubarbpie2027]

Well, that field of cars is likely more money than I've ever seen in my entire life.

[@thb53]

That single Daytona represents more money than I've seen in my entire life.

[@MichaelHux24]

At 3:30 #t=3m3s, that howl answers any questions about whether or not this $4.4 million classic is being pushed :-)

[@fingerprints2983]

After all these years still dances beautifully on the track. I would rather have Daytona Coupe over any other Ferrari, except maybe 250 GTO :)

[@BobbyTucker]

Didn't get to see any action with the GT-40, I would have thought that would have at least been the co-star of the heat.

[@michaelkeaton5394]

Aaaaah the time where cars sounded like spitfire...

[@levidaniels585]

I love seeing all these euro cars, and all you hear is big american v8s

[@SGTJDerek]

There is no mistaking the sound of an unmuffled V8 at full song😍

[@JL-wf2wp]

Oh sweet lord.. what i'd give to be behind the wheel of both of them!

[@philipschrantz8402]

The sound of a 427 side-oiler at full song = magic….

[@rexixtencia1]

Great vid👍... at 2:15 ferrari got scared 😆

[@The5thSurvivor1998]

the ford is killing eveyone on the track best cars in the world FORD at ford we say go BIG or go HOME

[@troymattingly3071]

Awesome video... Thank you!

[@zanejohnston2925]

Holy horsepower that car sounds amazing!

[@crodrc51able]

God’s chariot is the Daytona. What a sound and body. 🇺🇸💪👍

[@pope400]

"Uuuuh boobity boobity boobity boobity, glurgity, boobity" - Ford GT40

[@tjtharp2432]

Great job on the audio by the way!

[@gjrip]

This video got my heart rate way up. Holy shit these are real fucking CARS.

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

Pure music to my ears.

[@Aglassact77]

Dammmmmmmmmmmn...... Cars still can barely fuck with the Daytona 50 years later !!!!!!!! What a beast . Shelby gets an A+ for that car, man...

[@tedcabana]

The Shelby cars pull onto the track and everyone shits their diapers. The shear beauty and sound of those engines just dominate the environment of all other competitors.

[@MrBlackbutang]

Absolutely Feckin Awesome

[@Buelligan88]

I couldn't imagine tip toeing around a race track in something so valuable.

[@kuruzyka8134]

i think a lot of us want these cars to keep racing until they drop dead rather than seeing them garaged or put in museums, even if it does mean someday all of them will have wrecked or died. These things deserve to be able to go out screaming just like they went onto the tracks screaming 57+ years ago. At least, I think that would make Carroll Shelby and his guys proud.

[@sacooper802]

what a stunning exhaust note, such a huge sound for a small block 289. 390 bhp from a 289? wow is this a typo?

[@ezacher4634]

soupercooper you can make more

[@Loulovesspeed]

@soupercooper - No, not a typo. One of the strongest small blocks ever made. Stunning is a great word to describe that unique exhaust note. Show me a Corvette at the time with a 283 or even a 327 or 396 that could do 196 mph down the Mulsanne Straight. P.S. - don't bother trying - there isn't one!

[@socrateslandestoy6303]

4:07 to 4:55, Music to my ears.. and that downshift!! brought tears to my eyes.

[@craiggoldstein2461]

Two of the baddest racecars to ever run anywhere in the world!

[@aaronmartinez7406]

God dam loudest cars, the kings of old school.

[@patrickGforce]

le son est absolument incroyable.