This terrific piece just appeared from Haggerty Insurance - interviewing designer Peter Brock. I always considered the Cobra Daytona Coupe one of the most beautiful sports cars ever! A 1/18" scale model is always within eye sight. I had full intentions of buying his replica when he started producing them nearly 20 years ago. I saw his early prototype at a Sebring race and started making contact with his sales department. I arranged for a test drive during a F1 race at Indy where the car was being shown. It was heart-breaking to realize I could never drive one after sitting in it. The engine / transmission tunnel limited the foot placement to a position that was impossible for me to work around after having had a couple surgeries on my right ankle. Every so often I've seen one at a car show in the Ann Arbor area and could only wish it were mine, providing I could actually drive it.

In addition to his comments in the rather long piece there is a great video where it goes into the details of the Cobra Daytona Coupe history and success. From the Sting Ray on I have always considered him one of the great designers of our times. Few dare to be really different and far fewer really succeed - to kick the GT-40's butt in the beginning as well as Ferrari's says it all.

https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2017/09/07/peter-brock-winning-beautifully?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email &utm_term=dlqs2000@comcast.net&utm_content=17%2DHa gerty%20Weekly%20News%2009%2D13&utm_campaign=The%2 025%20hottest%20collector%20vehicles%20right%20now %2C%20DIY%20videos%2C%20and%20the%20best%20TV%20Mu stangs%20of%20all%20time

 

He was a legend, thanks for sharing. A friend gave me a ride in his new 63 split window fuelie. What a car.

 

Now that would have been a worthwhile investment.

 

Without doing any research, I doubt it. Replica's normally don't do well unless they are really high end, like those of multi-million dollar sports cars. I'd never buy a car with the idea its a going to be a good investment.

 

I just watched the video in the middle of the article. What a treasure that recording is.

As for owning one, just sell all the stuff in your garage and buy this:

https://www.factoryfive.com/type-65-coupe/

https://www.factoryfive.com/type-65-...-complete-kit/

If you are interested, let me know and we can schedule a trip to the Factory which is conveniently located near me.

 

The type 65 coupe would be sweet!

 

Very nice.

 

GREAT read and video, Dave.

The Factory Five gang was at Oshkosh with their 'toys', including a Type 65 Coupe. Here's a couple of pics (if I can get this to work)

 

^ Roy, That interior shot shows the issue I ran into when they cram the engine & trans halfway into the cockpit. But, none-the-less I love the shape.

 

For the love of.... At least they could put the correct wheels on the coupe. It needs to have the FIA type wheels and billboard Goodyear tires.