Getting a Daytona Coupe for 1/10 the cost of a real Shelby Dayton Coupe that is still basically a brand new car with some additional comforts and better handling than the original is a hands down win.
seeing all the complaints about how $165k could buy way better, i completely agree with you. if you're a huge fan of the shelby daytona coupe or really love to collect classics; this is a steal!
Great review, love the car, one of my favorites when I was a kid along with Cobra's and GT40's. Huge props for the way you handled the cyclists on the road, thank you.
I love my Factory Five replica. My son and I built it and painted it and have over 7000 miles on it already. Never been on a trailer! 550HP is just for car show one-upmanship, the Factory Five is just a little lighter than this one and runs great with 250-300 HP.
Thanks for this vid Matt; this is my absolute dream car. My only gripe: I actually wish the car was a little louder because once you hear a *real Daytona you wish everything sounded like it.
Saw one of those 2 years ago on its way to Gumball 3000. Being European, i didn't even know about the history and rarity of this model... but it's presence got me questionning the owner, thank god i have !! Incredible car in the flesh. And the sound is absolutely godly. Cheers Matt
Just to clarify...these are not "kit cars". The roller comes completely assembled, wired, plumbed and painted. Everything is done and ready to install a small block Ford motor and transmission of your choice to complete the car. By doing it that way the cars can be as original as possible and not have to comply with government safety and emissions restrictions. Many features of these cars have been improved over the 6 original racecars..bigger brakes, stiffer frame, better suspension, etc. Keep in mind Superformance worked with Peter Brock, the original designer of the body, the late Bob Negstad, suspension guru and Carroll Shelby himself approved of the final product giving his full endorsement. It is an authentic Shelby and cars are listed in the international Shelby Registry. There are some errors in the info stated in the video. I do own one of these and actually rode in this very car when considering a purchase back in 2012. With a pro built 427W and TKO 600 5 speed and choosing Voss Performance to do the install and completion of the car I have 140k invested, not 185 as stated. Also, these cars use a ZF IRS traction controlled rear with 3.46 gears, not 3.73 as stated. I admit to being "old school" in my taste in performance cars. These cars are not for everyone but if you like and appreciate a beautiful, unique car that is also brutally fast...check them out. Superformance tested one of these a few years ago in S. Africa, where they're built and ran a gps verified 204 mph.
Matt, thank you for making this film. Again, it's a joy to watch you so thoroughly enjoy driving a wonderful machine. This model is a serious contender for a future purchase. I wonder if they could put a Voodoo in it. I would need the Tremec DCT due to a disability I have in my left leg. Your observations are incredibly helpful.
My all time DREAM CAR is the Superformance Daytona Coupe! I know a lot of people would say i'm nuts, but I absolutely LOVE this old school machine. That exhaust sound is incredible. I would dare say, there are few cars, even modern cars of 2018 that would give you the pure sense of JOY just from hearing the SOUND of a motor vehicle as this car does. Yeah, I know you can put on a stupidly loud exhaust system on any modern car and get it to sound like this, but there is just something about this recreation of an American racing icon, the Shelby Daytona Couple, that does it for me. At $165,000 (in today's money, with everyone of them probably INCREASING in value from this day forward), I know it's way too far a reach for me to even get being close to retiring now, but I can always dream. Maybe somehow, someway, someday, the stars will align correctly for me, and I'll be able to acquire a Superformance Coupe exactly like this one. I even love the red color and the silver stripes. Great color combo on this particular car. I'll keep dreaming......
I am a 70's kid, turned 18 in 1980. To this day there is nothing sweeter then the sound of an American V8 through a manual box to me, brings back so many memories of muscle cars I saw as a kid. They roamed the streets in packs then, especially where I lived...right outside of the Motor City.
This is a pretty awesome car. Sure, 185k is a bit steep, but I easily see how it's worth it. Looks like a great GT car for those who want a vintage feel w/o vintage performance/reliability. They really did a good job here, love the creature comforts like AC, very bad-ass. Very cool car.
Matt, I do have to chuckle a bit at folks criticizing the work of Superformance & Jack Roush over quality & price. There are many shops out there building nice custom cars but if you're lucky, you get what you pay for. The reputation is built upon Engineering expertise and years of slogging through the work establishing that reputation. There's a very valid reason that some products cost more than others... if you're discerning enough, you can get what you pay for.
+jamakasis18 Only six cars in the world, with one in a museum, then the museum closes.... man its pretty though upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Shelby_Daytona%2C_1964.JPG
Some of the best sounding Race cars ever made . Just look at the blue one on UA-cam racing down the track that’s an original Shelby car, it frickin Roars down the track .... Epic
It's stunningly beautiful but for the power-to-weight ratio honestly seemed not that fast. It could probably do with shorter gearing as well, because man did that sound like a long ratio box.
+WindmillStalker yea at 2600 pounds, 550hp with any rear gear ratio would be an absolute missle. This car seems like it has more along the lines of 400.. considering I had a 13 mustang gt with bolt on that weighed well over a 1000 pounds more and 100 less horsepower would go through the rpm range much faster. And it had 3.55 gears not 3.73.
+WindmillStalker 3.73 gears, 6,250 rpm red line and 2,600 lbs lower gears will just make things worse. Lots of publications have done road tests on this car - it rivals a C7 and 991 for acceleration, so it is quite fast. 550 gross hp is 400-450 net hp, so it's not a hugely powerful car. It's an old school pushrod motor with a carb and low red line so it's not going to be nearly as responsive as say the LT1 or Coyote, so that's why it "looks" slow.
What a soundtrack. Just beautifully, lazily climbing up the revs. Just like a world class musician picking up their instrument and leisurely playing by themselves.
Its nice to see cars being driven fairly normal, being able to hear and see how they perform. Too often we get shaky passenger cam of a car being thrashed down the road with crap sound and not being able to see much. Good job man!! LOL
+TheSmokingTire Ah, ok. Interested to know! +Johnnyc drums Yeah I realise that, just saying because I always see his signature on any Shelby/Ford performance cars. In Australia it's the same deal with Peter Brock's signature on just about every Holden though I don't believe most are genuine.
How do you not get more views? Aside from the occasional audio "glitches", which I find more comical than negative, you definitely have a lot of solid content. After Top Gear did its thing, I prefer your channel for almost all car videos on youtube/TV etc.
Always loved the Daytona's styling. Has anyone ever put a Shelby Daytona body in a wind tunnel to study the aerodynamics? I'm curious how much downforce they generate at the front and rear, and the Cd.
+fromkentucky Pete Brock was going on intuition when he penned the lines for the Daytona coupe. There were some aerodynamic issues discovered when they got the car at speed on the track, one of them being the scoops at the leading edge of the B-pillar which were supposed to provide cool air for the rear brakes. There was actually a low pressure area at the entrance of the scoops that sucked air out. I believe it was discovered when brake dust started migrating up and out in the opposite direction intended.
Matt, I ordered one of these and it was a fun car (chassis #SPC0121 with a Roush 427IR and a T56). You can order them with functional (open) side pipes (I did) or with a rear (muffled) exhaust (womp womp). The continuity between this car and the originals is really remarkable. If you ever have a chance to speak with Peter Brock (I'm lucky enough to have spoken at length with him about the car; he's the one who convinced me to buy one) about this project and Superformance, it'd be worth your while (future podcast?).
Readjust the position of the brake pedal or learn left foot brake . You drive reminded me of my drive in the northern Rockies last summer. I was driving a 2010 C-6 Vette I bought for less than 30 grand. Both cars will put a smile on your face and the face of the cop.
One of my favorite cars of all time. If the car had traction control and an e-diff like my Ferrari, I'd take it over the Ferrari. The problem with these cars though is you can't control the power and they don't handle as well. But they look amazing. My three favorites are "Dino, Ferrari 250 GTO and the 65 Shelby Daytona".
Getting a Daytona Coupe for 1/10 the cost of a real Shelby Dayton Coupe that is still basically a brand new car with some additional comforts and better handling than the original is a hands down win.
seeing all the complaints about how $165k could buy way better, i completely agree with you. if you're a huge fan of the shelby daytona coupe or really love to collect classics; this is a steal!
More like 1/50 or 1/100 the cost
DirtyD iiA
Needs the old roaring Ford v8 in it.
Indeed, but if I was to buy one, I'd want it in the original blue and white.
1:06 "Turn the key, you press the immobilizer, and then fire up"
_distant thunder rolls over the hills_ OMG
The beast wants some fun
Sounds like a movie. Awesome sound. Can you imagine a road trip in this car. Every moment would be an event.
I wish the red stripe on the hood lined up the whole way for 185k
Seriously.
+Trevor Puckett LOL, now it's all I can see.
+Trevor Puckett Can't unsee, unacceptable for 185K
+Trevor Puckett Misaligned hood give it that "vintage" feel ;)
+Trevor Puckett Which part doesn't line up? I'm not seeing it, lol.
Personally believe that this is by far and away the coolest car you've tested!
Sounds like a REAL car... I love the sound when Matt downshift it
I think I'll run this video on a loop all afternoon, with just enough subwoofer to get the feel of the floorboards shaking. Love it!
Man that is one sweet ass looking car !
The guys who built it made it timeless and it will look amazing forever !!!!
That's a freaking dream car 😲
Those downshifts are magical.
I have so much love for these cars. I saw a couple of originals, and replicas, around the Nurburgring and Pebble Beach. So damn gorgeous.
Great review, love the car, one of my favorites when I was a kid along with Cobra's and GT40's. Huge props for the way you handled the cyclists on the road, thank you.
I love my Factory Five replica. My son and I built it and painted it and have over 7000 miles on it already. Never been on a trailer! 550HP is just for car show one-upmanship, the Factory Five is just a little lighter than this one and runs great with 250-300 HP.
I love how you take your viewers for a ride. That's awesome!!
Thanks for this vid Matt; this is my absolute dream car. My only gripe: I actually wish the car was a little louder because once you hear a *real Daytona you wish everything sounded like it.
Side pipes are always welcome 😂
What a beast! Can't help but love those Roush engines.. Old school mechanical power and sounds like it too..
Saw one of those 2 years ago on its way to Gumball 3000. Being European, i didn't even know about the history and rarity of this model... but it's presence got me questionning the owner, thank god i have !! Incredible car in the flesh.
And the sound is absolutely godly. Cheers Matt
If I see one of these things in person I would probably lose my shit. lol.
They're just so beautiful, i really wanna make the factory five Daytona coupe but I'm just not there financially
Bilal Khan Yeah, they are gorgeous. Im no where close to being able to afford one of these. lol
Ive seen one on the freeway. Shit was lost. Lol
FINALLY :D Ive been wanting one of these for myself back here in South Africa and now i get to see my favorite reviewer drive it.
+TACTICALOPERATIONS10 How much do they go for?
Rich Farah is my favourite natural driver
+Dominic Bradley Rich 427 V8 is my favourite naturally aspirated engine
+Dominic Bradley reviewed a kia forta koupe turbo, gotta confuse the viewers right babe?
+Andrew Mckay yep.
+Andrew Mckay left babe
+manufaktur
I thought that would be the GT350 engine.
Always loved those cars. I remember seeing one as a kid cruising down I-26 between east TN and Asheville, NC. Beautiful cars.
One of those videos I hit like before I watch. Awesome
Just to clarify...these are not "kit cars". The roller comes completely assembled, wired, plumbed and painted. Everything is done and ready to install a small block Ford motor and transmission of your choice to complete the car. By doing it that way the cars can be as original as possible and not have to comply with government safety and emissions restrictions. Many features of these cars have been improved over the 6 original racecars..bigger brakes, stiffer frame, better suspension, etc. Keep in mind Superformance worked with Peter Brock, the original designer of the body, the late Bob Negstad, suspension guru and Carroll Shelby himself approved of the final product giving his full endorsement. It is an authentic Shelby and cars are listed in the international Shelby Registry. There are some errors in the info stated in the video. I do own one of these and actually rode in this very car when considering a purchase back in 2012. With a pro built 427W and TKO 600 5 speed and choosing Voss Performance to do the install and completion of the car I have 140k invested, not 185 as stated. Also, these cars use a ZF IRS traction controlled rear with 3.46 gears, not 3.73 as stated. I admit to being "old school" in my taste in performance cars. These cars are not for everyone but if you like and appreciate a beautiful, unique car that is also brutally fast...check them out. Superformance tested one of these a few years ago in S. Africa, where they're built and ran a gps verified 204 mph.
I like how you are patient with your gear shifts, careful and intentional, not rushing things.
Matt, thank you for making this film. Again, it's a joy to watch you so thoroughly enjoy driving a wonderful machine. This model is a serious contender for a future purchase. I wonder if they could put a Voodoo in it. I would need the Tremec DCT due to a disability I have in my left leg. Your observations are incredibly helpful.
This is one of the best roads I'v seen you on. Absolutely beautiful. (The car too.)
My all time DREAM CAR is the Superformance Daytona Coupe! I know a lot of people would say i'm nuts, but I absolutely LOVE this old school machine. That exhaust sound is incredible. I would dare say, there are few cars, even modern cars of 2018 that would give you the pure sense of JOY just from hearing the SOUND of a motor vehicle as this car does. Yeah, I know you can put on a stupidly loud exhaust system on any modern car and get it to sound like this, but there is just something about this recreation of an American racing icon, the Shelby Daytona Couple, that does it for me. At $165,000 (in today's money, with everyone of them probably INCREASING in value from this day forward), I know it's way too far a reach for me to even get being close to retiring now, but I can always dream. Maybe somehow, someway, someday, the stars will align correctly for me, and I'll be able to acquire a Superformance Coupe exactly like this one. I even love the red color and the silver stripes. Great color combo on this particular car. I'll keep dreaming......
Could we see more of these kinds of cars? Like maybe a replica Lancia 037 Stratos?
+thelittleterrorist22 It would be impossible for Matt to even drive a Stratos, finding one to drive would be even harder.
There are many companies in Europe making them
+Stuka87 the lancia was simply the first that car came to mind. We could see like a mk1 ford gt or an AC cobra for example
dipstik subaru ....Superformance is the ONLY company licensed by Carroll himself.
It would be difficult to make car which is broken all the time.
Didn't expect the price to be so high, but it has all the goodies. Would love to build a Cobra or a Caterham one day. Thanks for the video Matt.
The exhaust tone is pure mechanical music...deep, rich and melodious - wonderful!
I am a 70's kid, turned 18 in 1980. To this day there is nothing sweeter then the sound of an American V8 through a manual box to me, brings back so many memories of muscle cars I saw as a kid. They roamed the streets in packs then, especially where I lived...right outside of the Motor City.
+Aspen Look 18 years old 36 years ago, you figure it out Einstein.
love the sound that car makes on the downshift. Very nice, well done video Matt!
This is a pretty awesome car. Sure, 185k is a bit steep, but I easily see how it's worth it. Looks like a great GT car for those who want a vintage feel w/o vintage performance/reliability. They really did a good job here, love the creature comforts like AC, very bad-ass. Very cool car.
One of my dream cars. Love the look of that back end and the history/story behind it.
I would drive and not stop just to hear the sound of that car.
Matt, have you ever thought about one-taking a 1991 Geo Metro Convertible? I think it would do well for your channel.
Are you offering me one?
+TheSmokingTire Awesome
Still waiting on that Metro Julio
Matt, I do have to chuckle a bit at folks criticizing the work of Superformance & Jack Roush over quality & price. There are many shops out there building nice custom cars but if you're lucky, you get what you pay for. The reputation is built upon Engineering expertise and years of slogging through the work establishing that reputation. There's a very valid reason that some products cost more than others... if you're discerning enough, you can get what you pay for.
That was fun. Thanks a lot for the cruise.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone at the SMOKING TIRE. Thanks for sharing a AWESOME SHELBY DAYTONA!! VAROOM!
awsome sound and gorgeous looking!
Type 65... Holy Grail. Beautiful color combo and setup. Ferrari Berlinetta, meet your maker!
I don't usually like cars like these, but DAYUM!
+jamakasis18 Only six cars in the world, with one in a museum, then the museum closes.... man its pretty though upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Shelby_Daytona%2C_1964.JPG
Matt, If you're ever in the PacNW, I've got a Coyote-powered FFR Roadster for you try "try on" for a One Take.
yess
Sounds like fun, but you'd have to bring it down south
Hey Matt, big fan. Seen every single one take. Please never stop doing these, they're my favourite style of car videos
Two amazing Shelby's in one day. You are one lucky guy Matt!
Some of the best sounding Race cars ever made . Just look at the blue one on UA-cam racing down the track that’s an original Shelby car, it frickin Roars down the track .... Epic
Try one of their GT40's - they are something else again! Nice video and well driven - respectfully 'making progess' as they say here in the UK.
Already have, video goes up next week
Excellenty!
I'm gonna smile a lot, not just a little bit. Especially if it's dark blue with white stripes.
So... So beautiful...
Hey, like the commentary, the driver was modest in his remarks and didn't go out to show how fast he could drive.
Beautiful car! With it having side pipes I thought it would be louder then it is.
Thank you for the ride.
In original liveries and Shelby blue I think this is arguably the most beautiful car ever built. for sure the prettiest race car
this has always been ONE of my favourites.
It's stunningly beautiful but for the power-to-weight ratio honestly seemed not that fast. It could probably do with shorter gearing as well, because man did that sound like a long ratio box.
+WindmillStalker I agree, its too long! Maybe its better for cruising, but only after ~5k rpm it sounds like it should be driven.
+WindmillStalker yea at 2600 pounds, 550hp with any rear gear ratio would be an absolute missle. This car seems like it has more along the lines of 400.. considering I had a 13 mustang gt with bolt on that weighed well over a 1000 pounds more and 100 less horsepower would go through the rpm range much faster. And it had 3.55 gears not 3.73.
+WindmillStalker 3.73 gears, 6,250 rpm red line and 2,600 lbs lower gears will just make things worse. Lots of publications have done road tests on this car - it rivals a C7 and 991 for acceleration, so it is quite fast. 550 gross hp is 400-450 net hp, so it's not a hugely powerful car. It's an old school pushrod motor with a carb and low red line so it's not going to be nearly as responsive as say the LT1 or Coyote, so that's why it "looks" slow.
+Dustin Todd
He wasn't using full throttle, anyhow this car is running a Roush 427 crate engine
Depending on the model they all run 500-550hp
now this is my type of car, old school muscle love it!!
Definitely a car on my dream garage list. One day...
It certainly sounds the business
What a soundtrack. Just beautifully, lazily climbing up the revs. Just like a world class musician picking up their instrument and leisurely playing by themselves.
the scenery looks amazing
That thing makes music.
Its nice to see cars being driven fairly normal, being able to hear and see how they perform. Too often we get shaky passenger cam of a car being thrashed down the road with crap sound and not being able to see much. Good job man!! LOL
You are officially the luckiest man on Earth. Keep up the great work.
what an absolute gorgeous machine! almost as beautiful as matt
the shelby cobra roadster is my dream car
I could see me drivin' that baby! What a beautiful road to eat up on a test drive. I'm jealous!!!
Amazing car great video. Love the one takes Matt. Looking forward to this weeks podcast!
Intoxicating car. Will never need a radio. This car’s has got its’ own sound system!
Seriously, how many glove boxes did Shelby sign?
LOL!
He was known for signing anything you want if you made a donation to his charity.
+MaxiTheTaxi ; They are the only authorized Shelby re-manufacturer, or whatever they call it, that wasn't his own company.
+TheSmokingTire
Ah, ok. Interested to know!
+Johnnyc drums
Yeah I realise that, just saying because I always see his signature on any Shelby/Ford performance cars.
In Australia it's the same deal with Peter Brock's signature on just about every Holden though I don't believe most are genuine.
As many as Superformance builds.
Very very nice car and sound. Indeed, not a lot of sacrifices to do in order to enjoy it as a daily car (except the price). Thx Matt
Looking forward to your video''s everyday, always enjoyable to watch keep it up Matt
How do you not get more views? Aside from the occasional audio "glitches", which I find more comical than negative, you definitely have a lot of solid content. After Top Gear did its thing, I prefer your channel for almost all car videos on youtube/TV etc.
This car is so damn cool!!! Thank you sir!!!
I'm actually completely in love with that car man damn
My favorite car of all time. So beautiful.
I want one of these so freakin bad! And of course an AC Cobra from Superformance. As well as the gran sport. But the daytona... Damn that's the one.
Wonderful video! I might have to bring my Factory Five Daytona down when I finish it to see how they compair.
Right in the feels with that exhaust note.
when someone asks me if my cobra is real, I usually say "Aren't they all?"
The exhaust note is prefect
No pops and cracks like new cars. Sounds so much better this way
This is by far my favorite car you have driven.
Always loved the Daytona's styling. Has anyone ever put a Shelby Daytona body in a wind tunnel to study the aerodynamics? I'm curious how much downforce they generate at the front and rear, and the Cd.
+fromkentucky It's good enough to hit 200mph without flying off the track... So it's gotta be pretty good.
+fromkentucky Pete Brock was going on intuition when he penned the lines for the Daytona coupe. There were some aerodynamic issues discovered when they got the car at speed on the track, one of them being the scoops at the leading edge of the B-pillar which were supposed to provide cool air for the rear brakes. There was actually a low pressure area at the entrance of the scoops that sucked air out. I believe it was discovered when brake dust started migrating up and out in the opposite direction intended.
Matt, I ordered one of these and it was a fun car (chassis #SPC0121 with a Roush 427IR and a T56). You can order them with functional (open) side pipes (I did) or with a rear (muffled) exhaust (womp womp). The continuity between this car and the originals is really remarkable. If you ever have a chance to speak with Peter Brock (I'm lucky enough to have spoken at length with him about the car; he's the one who convinced me to buy one) about this project and Superformance, it'd be worth your while (future podcast?).
Holy smokes Batman! That car is awesome! Great video +TheSmokingTire
luv the review, and the 1takes of various cars, where in ny was ur detailing shop?
Harrison
+TheSmokingTire cool, my wife lived there for 10 yrs, small world
OOh, Twon lived there for a couple months. Whats her name?
Readjust the position of the brake pedal or learn left foot brake . You drive reminded me of my drive in the northern Rockies last summer. I was driving a 2010 C-6 Vette I bought for less than 30 grand. Both cars will put a smile on your face and the face of the cop.
I recommend you learn all you can about Mr. Shelby. I knew who he was and what he did. I learned that I had no idea. A true American legend.
One of my favorite cars of all time. If the car had traction control and an e-diff like my Ferrari, I'd take it over the Ferrari. The problem with these cars though is you can't control the power and they don't handle as well. But they look amazing. My three favorites are "Dino, Ferrari 250 GTO and the 65 Shelby Daytona".
Wow really tough job you got there .
Wow, ive not got time to watch this now but I cant wait to get 15mins to have a look.
Awesome review, I'm going to get one!
That thing is dope af
This is my dream car. Holy shit.
@Matt Farah I see you got your GT350! Congrats and keep up the great work. love your reviews.
I really like your reviews - keep it up.
That engine burble though!!! Exquisite!!!
That's a gorgeous car.
That Daytona coupe is one sexy beast.
Amazing car and scenery