Make:
Ford
Model:
Daytona Coupe
Year:
1965
Mileage:
10
Miles
Condition:
Used
Country:
United States
Region:
Texas
City:
Dallas , TX
Zip:
75201
1965 Ford Daytona Coupe By Factory Five Racing custom mixed paint
Cobra Daytona Coupe By Factory Five Racing
There were very few Cobra Daytona Coupes produced, it seems that most buyers wanted the open roadster which carried over to the Reproduction Kit Market. Even then, most buyers wanted the roadster which left very few manufacturers building Daytona Coupes. The coupes required more technology to build which made them more expensive and much more complicated to build then the roadster.
The one that we are listing for sale is just not another kit car, but in fact this one was built by the owner of a very distinguished Street Rods and Performance shop. This Daytona was actually a labor of love, which took ten years to build to his satisfaction for it to be perfect. This build started when the owner of the shop decided that he wanted to build a car for himself, he did not want the usual, he wanted the unusual. Being a strong Ford man and knowing the late Carroll Shelby, he decided on the Cobra Daytona Coupe, being that there were very few around at the time.
When it came time to choose, it was very easy, having dealt with Factory Five Racing for many years and building several of this companies Cobras for customers. The excellent frame and suspension package on their Type 65 Coupe was one of the reasons for his choice. The best place to start with this build would be from the frame up. The chassis features 4-inch round main tubes combined with 2x2 and 2x3 inch rectangular steel tubing, complete with an SCAA-legal, six point roll cage. He used FFR's independent rear with 3.73 gears and Traction-Lok uses FFR's shorter and heavier rear axles.
The car runs big SSBC Tri-Power 3-piston aluminum calipers with slotted 13-inch rotors on all four corners, along with Fords Hydro-boost power brakes. He manufactured all the brackets to adapt the calipers and added a brake bias valve positioned next to the driver's seat. Getting the Coupe rolling are 18-inch FR500 Mustang rims, 9-inches wide up front and 10-inches in the rear, chosen initially for their similarity to the original Ford GT, and also because they were large enough to accommodate the oversize brakes.
Tires are BFG with 275/35ZR18 up front and 295/35ZR18 in the rear. For the ultimate in adjustable altitude, the car is equipped with a Ride Tech air suspension system using Shock Waves on all four corners and a Ride Pro control system with sensors. The Air Pod control package (tank, pump, sensors) is mounted in the rear hatch area, sharing the space with an Optima battery and 16-gallon Once stopping and turning were taken care of, motive power was next. The high-performance looks of this car demanded an engine to match. He chose a supercharged Ford Racing 4.6L Aluminator long block rated to handle extremes as high as 1000 hp. Topping the engine is a custom built, eight-stack electronic fuel injection system that he designed using his own intake manifold to hold eight 50mm Weber throttle bodies. (Since the eight 96-pound injectors are mounted inside the Webers, they still function as throttle bodies rather than merely as air valves.) The unique air to air intercooler ensures a dense charge.
In addition to being quiet and powerful, the Pro Charger has its own self-contained oil reservoir. It's currently set at a conservative 15 pounds, but it can dial up as high as 28 pounds.
Cobra Daytona Coupe By Factory Five Racing
There were very few Cobra Daytona Coupes produced, it seems that most buyers wanted the open roadster which carried over to the Reproduction Kit Market. Even then, most buyers wanted the roadster which left very few manufacturers building Daytona Coupes. The coupes required more technology to build which made them more expensive and much more complicated to build then the roadster.
The one that we are listing for sale is just not another kit car, but in fact this one was built by the owner of a very distinguished Street Rods and Performance shop. This Daytona was actually a labor of love, which took ten years to build to his satisfaction for it to be perfect. This build started when the owner of the shop decided that he wanted to build a car for himself, he did not want the usual, he wanted the unusual. Being a strong Ford man and knowing the late Carroll Shelby, he decided on the Cobra Daytona Coupe, being that there were very few around at the time.
When it came time to choose, it was very easy, having dealt with Factory Five Racing for many years and building several of this companies Cobras for customers. The excellent frame and suspension package on their Type 65 Coupe was one of the reasons for his choice. The best place to start with this build would be from the frame up. The chassis features 4-inch round main tubes combined with 2x2 and 2x3 inch rectangular steel tubing, complete with an SCAA-legal, six point roll cage. He used FFR's independent rear with 3.73 gears and Traction-Lok uses FFR's shorter and heavier rear axles.
The car runs big SSBC Tri-Power 3-piston aluminum calipers with slotted 13-inch rotors on all four corners, along with Fords Hydro-boost power brakes. He manufactured all the brackets to adapt the calipers and added a brake bias valve positioned next to the driver's seat. Getting the Coupe rolling are 18-inch FR500 Mustang rims, 9-inches wide up front and 10-inches in the rear, chosen initially for their similarity to the original Ford GT, and also because they were large enough to accommodate the oversize brakes.
Tires are BFG with 275/35ZR18 up front and 295/35ZR18 in the rear. For the ultimate in adjustable altitude, the car is equipped with a Ride Tech air suspension system using Shock Waves on all four corners and a Ride Pro control system with sensors. The Air Pod control package (tank, pump, sensors) is mounted in the rear hatch area, sharing the space with an Optima battery and 16-gallon Once stopping and turning were taken care of, motive power was next. The high-performance looks of this car demanded an engine to match. He chose a supercharged Ford Racing 4.6L Aluminator long block rated to handle extremes as high as 1000 hp. Topping the engine is a custom built, eight-stack electronic fuel injection system that he designed using his own intake manifold to hold eight 50mm Weber throttle bodies. (Since the eight 96-pound injectors are mounted inside the Webers, they still function as throttle bodies rather than merely as air valves.) The unique air to air intercooler ensures a dense charge.
In addition to being quiet and powerful, the Pro Charger has its own self-contained oil reservoir. It's currently set at a conservative 15 pounds, but it can dial up as high as 28 pounds.
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