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Shell Valley Debuts Its Daytona Coupe Series IIShell Valley Companies of Platte Center, Nebraska, premiered the first of its newest replica model, the 1964 Daytona Coupe Series II, at the National Kit & Performance Car Show at Donnington Park in England this past September. Featured at the show were the U.K.'s kit car industry's major players, and the top three European kit car magazines praised the car and will be producing feature articles. As a topper, Totalkitcar.com awarded it the Car of the Show among some very tough competition.
The replica kit on display at the show, produced by Shell Valley following its purchase of the Daytona assets from R & D Design Concepts, was sold to Ian Briggs, owner of British American Daytonas, an offshoot of British American Engines. Shell Valley's owner Rich Anderson was present for the premiere of the completed car. Anderson stated, "Witnessing the impeccable quality and pride that goes into the cars displayed at the Donnington Show certainly makes us aware of the importance of taking quality to the next level. We felt honored to have been recognized among that type of competition and hope to feature our other replica models at future European shows."
Shell Valley has been a leading manufacturer for over 25 years of the 1967 S.C. Cobra replica. Four years ago it purchased the Cobra replica company of Midstates Classic Cars & Parts, and has since then added four other replica models: a 1963 Cheetah, an "A" Roadster, a 1951 Jaguar C-type, and a 1964 Daytona Coupe Series II. The fiberglass manufacturing company also manufactures, purchases, and sells automotive parts and components through its international distribution system. For more info on Shell Valley's new Daytona Series II coupe, call them at (402) 246-2355, or surf on over to www.shellvalley.com.
Russo And Steele Offer Ex-Dan Gurney Shelby Team Racer At Scottsdale Auction At No ReserveRusso and Steele Collector Car Auctions will have sold one of the most significant Shelby Cobras ever produced at their annual Scottsdale, Arizona, sale by the time you read this. A 1963 Shelby American factory race car, whose drivers have included (among others) Dan Gurney and Ken Miles, is set to go across the auction block with "no reserve" pricing, meaning whatever the top bid is on the car is what it will be sold for.
Russo and Steele's Scottsdale collector car auction, held in January, will feature CSX 2128, which debuted at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in March of 1963. This Shelby Factory entry was driven by Dan Gurney, Lew Spencer, and Dave MacDonald.
The '63 Sebring Cobras were the first to utilize rack-and-pinion steering, and the 289 engine and CSX 2128 is one of only eight 289 Cobras campaigned by the factory. During the '63 season, it won races for Shelby at Pomona, California, and Kent, Washington. After being sold to Coventry Motors and winning more races, Carroll Shelby brought the car back for the 1964 season, where it was driven primarily by Ken Miles, where it won additional races at Phoenix; Riverside, California; and Kent. In its last factory appearance, Ed Leslie finished Second at Watkins Glen in June of 1964.
One of the most authentic, sought-after and rare Shelby Cobras ever offered for public sale, experts predict bidding to soar upward of $1 million. Scottsdale is home to many car auctions in the beginning of each year, and the Russo and Steele event has built its reputation on both the quality of cars offered for sale as well as a high degree of integrity amongst enthusiasts. To see all of the auction results, visit www.russoandsteele.com, or to find out where and when their next auction is, call (480) 517-4005.