The iconic Cobra’s successor.
The Shelby Cobra has been a true icon in automotive history. It is a vehicle that has been praised for its history and achievements. However, this doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be possible to recreate.
In 2003, Ford announced that Shelby and would be collaborating to create high-performance vehicles. A secret project called Daisy was already underway. It is a difficult task to design and build a new Cobra. It’s a fully functional and working prototype that Ford built with the help of Carroll Shelby. The vehicle will be heading to Mecum Auctions in August.
The prototype was intended to be a successor to Cobra’s Cobra but it didn’t make it into production because of recession. The concept car, however, is fully functional and has been titled and plated for road use. The Daisy can be driven on the track, just like Carroll Shelby did at Irwindale Speedway. It covers a total distance of 150 miles.
The Daisy was designed as a follow up product to the 2005 Ford GT. It shares its 6-speed manual transmission with the supercar as well as its welded space frame made of billet aluminum plus castings, extruded aluminum sections, and its bonded space frame.
Shelby Cobra Daisy’s 6.4-liter V10 produces 605 horsepower (451kW) and is powered by a 6.4-liter V10. This is one of four Ford-designed specialty V10 engines.
Chris Theodore is the current owner. He purchased the car in 2017 at a charity auction and had it restored to working order by Technosports of Livonia.
You will be the only one in the world with a Shelby Cobra Daisy. This is a collector’s item and won’t be cheap at the auction. If you have the funds, the gavel will be down between August 12-14 2021.