Revell Monogram Revell Shelby AC Cobra Daytona Coupe #13 Daytona 1965
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€59.95
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- Condition grade
- Car 10/10, box 5/10. Photos show the item offered.
- Used status
- New, checked before listing.
- Digital status
- Analog. No digital chip installed.
- Modified
- No visible performance modifications.
- Vehicle year
- 1965
- Photos
- Product photos are of the actual item for sale.
Here are the main details and specifications of this particular model at a glance:
Technical specifications & Features
Scale: 1/32
System: Analog model. This means that the car is standard suited for traditional analog racetracks (such as the Carrera Evolution tracks). To drive on a digital track (such as Carrera Digital), a digital chip must first be built in.
Drive: Inline engine setup, front mounted (front-mounted short-can motor, ~18.500 RPM).
Magnet: Equipped with a built-in magnet for extra handling and grip in the corners.
Livery: Made in the classic blue color with white racing stripes and start number #13 (Daytona / Le Mans 1965).
Availability and collective value
Because this model has been out of production for a long time, it has become a popular collectible among slotcar and Shelby enthusiasts. The car mainly still pops up online through specialty stores and marketplaces
The Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe with start number 13 during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1965 was the chassis number CSX2299 (often referred to as the car of Dan Gurney/Gurney car).
Key Facts about Le Mans 1965 (Starting number #13):
Chassis: CSX2299 (the second built Daytona and the first with an Italian bodywork).
Drivers: The car was driven by Dan Gurney and Jerry Grant (or in the specific enrollment/historical context linked to the team). (Note: During the race itself, the #13 had bad luck; after problems with the vibrations, a broken engine support and a broken camshaft damping, Gurney and Grant had to give up around 7:30 in the morning.)
Result of the brand at Le Mans 1965: Another Shelby Daytona (chassis CSX2602 with start number 12, ridden by Jack Sears and Dr. John Thompson) did finish 8th overall and took 1st place in the GT class.
Seasonal win: Despite setbacks at Le Mans, Shelby won the FIA International Championship for GT Manufacturers in 1965 at the expense of Ferrari.