On May 3, 2025, the Henderson Collector Motor Series Auction in Alabama will feature a 2006 Superformance Daytona Coupe—a no-reserve, track-ready homage to Carroll Shelby’s 1960s Le Mans legend. With its Roush 427 V8 (8-stack fuel injection, Tremec T-56 manual) and retro-modern flair, this coupe isn’t just eye candy—it’s a driver’s dream, blending vintage racing DNA with modern creature comforts like AC and roll-up windows.
Why does this car matter? Superformance replicas have become collector darlings for their precision engineering and licensing ties to Shelby’s legacy. The auction’s timing—during the INDY GRAND PRIX weekend at Barber Motorsports Park—guarantees a crowd of petrolheads who’ll salivate over those rear-exit side pipes.
For bidders, the no-reserve setup means fireworks: Either someone scores a steal, or ego-driven bidding wars erupt. Either way, the gavel drop will echo through this venue’s racing-history-soaked halls. Your move.
Context & Background
The Shelby Daytona Coupe, originally built in 1964, is among the rarest and most coveted American racing cars, with only six originals produced. Carroll Shelby’s team designed it specifically to dethrone Ferrari in the FIA GT class, achieving legendary status by winning the 1965 World Sportscar Championship. Modern tribute cars like this Superformance Daytona Coupe (licensed by Shelby Licensing) replicate the iconic design while integrating contemporary performance technology, making them accessible to collectors who value historical significance paired with drivable reliability.
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