Carroll Shelby’s own 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe is set to cross the auction block, bringing rare racing history back into the spotlight. Chassis CSX2300 stands out even among the six Daytona Coupes built, because it is the only example that Shelby himself owned.
The car is being presented as the Ferrari-beating, championship-winning Daytona that carries both competitive success and direct personal ties to Shelby. That combination makes it especially notable for collectors, since cars with major race credentials often do not also have such a close connection to the figure behind the program.
Its return to the public market is also significant because this is the first public auction of a Shelby Daytona Coupe since 2009. For enthusiasts of American racing history, that makes the sale more than just another high-end collector car listing.
The achievement tied to this Cobra clearly mattered deeply to Shelby. As reflected in remarks associated with the win, he viewed capturing that championship as one of the most gratifying moments of his career, even alongside other major accomplishments. With CSX2300 now heading to auction, one of the most important Shelby competition cars is poised to draw major attention.
