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Type 65 Coupe

The original six Daytona Coupes started life with two cut-out air vents in their tails. Shelby American realized these openings created too much turbulence under and around the car while on the racetrack. Back in the day, Shelby put aluminum plates on these openings. James liked the open look, but he wanted proper race aerodynamics. He filled the openings with black vinyl notebook material to back the perforated aluminum panels (the same items used for the hood vents underneath the 427 badges). Even from a foot away, you can't tell the vents aren't open.

Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe - Artistry & Craftmanship

The original six Daytona Coupes started life with two cut-out air vents in their tails. Shelby American realized these openings created too much turbulence under and around the car while on the racetrack. Back in the day, Shelby put aluminum plates on these openings. James liked the open look, but he wanted proper race aerodynamics. He filled the openings with black vinyl notebook material to back the perforated aluminum panels (the same items used for the hood vents underneath the 427 badges). Even from a foot away, you can't tell the vents aren't open. View Related Article