The Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe is based on the Shelby Cobra Daytona. Only six of them were made.
On January 24, 2014, Daniel Strohl posted an article about this famous and important American racing car. Read the article:
Shelby Cobra Daytona becomes first vehicle on National Historic Vehicle Register
Posted January 25, 2014 by wayneyoshidakh6wz in Automotive, Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe Project
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wayneyoshidakh6wz
Great article, Wayne, thanks! I was surprised to see Oscar Koveleski mentioned. I remember seeing him at SCCA National races in the mid-60’s. He had a business called AutoWorld, I think model cars. He was a funny guy – I remember seeing him walking around with elevator shoes made up like Frankenstein.
That’s a great story! Thanks for sharing it.