The 50th anniversary of the Shelby Daytona Coupe will be marked in fine style at the Goodwood Revival, as all six of the famous endurance racers are expected to make the journey to the Chichester circuit from 11-13 September.
Le Mans 1964
Just half a dozen examples were ever built, with the model’s racing debut taking place at the 1964 Daytona Continental 2000km – hence the moniker. Dave MacDonald and Bob Holbert secured pole position in chassis ‘CSX2287’ – the only example to be fully built in the United States – during that race, while also clocking a speed of 171.381mph. However, they conceded the lead after a failing differential brought the car into the pits at the 796-mile mark, before spilt fuel caused a fire that retired the Coupe.
Le Mans 1965
