With only 6 Shelby Daytona Coupes ever built and prices approaching 8 digits it’s not likely we’ll be seeing one in our near future. But, for a similar driving experience, the guys at Factory Five Racing have developed the “Type 65.” If you don’t know FFR, they’re the ones who revolutionized the kit-car market a few years back by offering ready-to-go kits that allow hobbyists to get parts from a “donor” car and build their dream car. This Daytona isn’t one of the donor builds, rather a brand new build in 2004 and now on sale for a reasonable $29,000.

Car & Driver Magazine tested one of these back in 2000 and it did 0-60 in 3.6 and the 1/4 mile in 11.9 seconds, so you get some real excitement for the money! We like this car because its unique, yet it’s built from proven (and new) parts which should make it extremely reliable. A Factory Five Racing kit will cost you about $22K, with no motor, transmission or paint. Add about 400 man hours and your total build cost should come in near $45K, which is why we think this car, with just over 3,000 miles is a great deal at $29K. It should be about ready for anything you throw at it, from track days to local cruise nights and car shows. It comes with a 385hp Ford 351W, 5 speed Tremec TKO, four wheel discs, independent rear suspension and a rollbar for those high speed events.

For more general info and questions, log on to FFCobra Forum and get to know the guys over there. For more information and pictures in regards to this car, visit Wire Wheel in Florida.