@@MachRC9 Haven’t got it yet. I am guessing that it’ll come in the spring. I am trying to get a date out of Fran from RCR. GM ran out of camshafts. Yes, doing an LS3 in a Ford. My design brief is a weekender car that I can track. I am insulating it, putting on a little muffler and a nice interior and sound system.
Kit car production has become the spiritual successor to early automotive innovation and experimentation. The big manufacturers have generally lost their way with *design by committee.*
Design by *government committee*. People don't understand that for the last 40 years, every year, more and more pages of regulations dictate the minutia of all the design and feature aspects of cars over certain production volumes.
No balls and no glory. Manufactures don't race the cars they build so no wonder they have absolutely no soul to them. Too much safety tech and soon car's will be capped through electronics to 70 mph.
@@ggletsplay5041 LOL you evidently have not driven many modern cars. Sure lots of electronic nannies so untrained drivers don't kill themselves but they got plenty of balls for people who know how to drive.
That is correct. And don’t forget to factor the time=money aspect. And most kit cars have many little problems to fix and keep popping up. It’s really a labor of “love” and to stay busy.
@@drewschumann1 I can attest to that as I am building a v8 Ranger which to build and update the whole drive train myself I am at about 300 HP with about $3000 in the drivetrain and parts. Which is more than enough for my Ranger so is more than enough for this car as well.
Let's be real, a completed car will cost you in excess of 60K easily. It's still a reasonable amount for what you end up with but a lot of people may not realize the true cost a project like this.
@currentbatches6205 22K Is just the chassis and body. You already knew that. You will end up buying a donor car for running gear. If you have ever assemble a RC car kit , same thing but BIGGER AND MORE COMPLICATED.
Honestly this is a much better build than a GTM, even for all out track performance. Not having to buy an expensive, difficult to find transaxle makes building these things so much easier.
A transaxle in this would be awesome but they’re too expensive. Need to buy and rebuild a nascar xtrac when they blow them up. They’re probably $50k new 🤮
Factory Five is far beyond a kit car company, they are making it possible to get your hands on a classic body look with modern car performance and safety!
It is indeed the highest praise when the designer of the original says this is the best reproduction/modern interpretation. The kit and the price are awesome.
I have wanted a Daytona since for ever..I keep getting the build book.from factory 5.its just a dream for me..but mabe someday...there is 1 where I live for sale..guy only wants 90 grand for it.
I would love to build one of these as a daily driver with all the bells and whistles like stereo, leather interior, etc. It might even make driving to work in the morning enjoyable again.
You will never do anything about the car, let alone the bells and whistles… Face it, man, you don’t even like driving to work in the morning. Total nonsense, you are a dreamer
It is interesting that the 7 th Daytona is not recognised. Shelby made contact with Jon Ohlsen in New Zealand and asked him to build two Daytona coups. This came about because Jon worked with Pete Brock in the old days.Shelby issued two sets of chassis numbers. Sadly Jon passed away before the car was complete. I was privileged to visit with Jon during the build. The car was completed and shipped to the US A. Jon also built the Wilson’s Daytona’s back in the day. He suffered burns with the famous Daytona pit fire.
I love his car so much there is a ton of custom of that car from the crank windows to the door handles and locks all the way down to the larger foot box so he can fit. The exhaust is just flow master side pipes from what I’ve seen they are probably the best route to go with quieting it down some
I remember when my friend Dick Smith also known as Richard Raymond Smith the race car driver of Shelby cobras worked with factory five and signed every dashboard with his name. Dick died a couple of years later in a plane crash but he was a super cool guy
I built mine in 2008/9 for under 30k. With many mods for racing over the years I am still around 35k. I am running a 450hp LS with a T56. Not a great street car though. Earplug loud and very hot in the summer. Also not a easy car to drive fast on the track.
3:26 When the car went to Bonneville it was to set distance over a set time records which means it was driven in circles essentially and the 187mph would be an average speed over a set distance not necessarily the cars actual top speed achieved. What I read years ago in Hot Rod Magazine is that the car was capable of breaking 200mph with a Shelby built 289.
The "blunt rear end" is called a Kammback or Kamm Tail rear end and it work aerodynamically to reduce drag. That salt flat run was with the 289 engine because none of the original cars had the big block engine. There were plans to build a big block Daytona, but the GT40 took priority.
Oh yeah, would definitely build one if I had the funds!! For now will have to settle for dropping the 5 liter in a small pick up! That way I'll have a work/muscle truck.....LOL!
Thats so ironic he says Pete Brock because we had a Peter Brock Here in Australia who is an absolute God to us Aussies and he actually died in one of the daytonas with the 6.0l ls in it God 🙌 bless "Brocky 05"
Thought about one. But the actual cost with engine transmission suspension is $50-80k depending on junk yard or new components. I can get a nice corvette c5-c8 way cheaper , better daily drive, better mpg , safer, cheaper to insure. But definitely not as cool as building you own.
If your a real baller and patient you could drop the new LT6 engine in it and really make an animal. I know its blasphemy not matching powerplant brand with chassis, but what a car that would be.
If I ever get one I am so putting a twin Turbo 2JZ under the hood, alongside the matching trans and rear diff out of the mk4 supra, watch me make almost 900 hp in this sexy beast
The Cobra replicas have mosty been powered by Fords, which is only to be expected, but occasionally one is built with other power plants. It would be great if there was a replica based on an original that used Chevy power, like the Scarab. Nice looking sports car plus it won some races in its day.
I want to put a v 12 in mine. I made a aircraft aluminum body for it & a just aluminum Chasey, frame for it. Thinking or using plexiglass. The next one I build with be out of Carbonfiber frame & all. Took long time
You dang right I'd drive one might even have to forgo the bigger harley and get one of these ! No no after the bike it will be the next toy I save up for. Iv seen the cobra but I thought it was the only thing they did gonna have look these guys up and see what else they do
You add the paint, drivetrain and other modifications and surprises that come up it’s easily a $50k car when show ready. Not saying that’s bad but let’s be honest. I wonder if they hold their value when completed? I imagine you can at least break even after it’s done and years of ownership. I’m looking to get one just as a hobby. Not looking to make money but I could see doing it. Then selling it 5 years later for a new project. If I could get what I put in back that would be a hard yes for me then.
I love F5 cars. They're the best of both worlds. If I had the money to go to Barrett Jackson and buy a real Daytona/AC427/GT40, ETC... I would buy it THEN buy a F5 variant and make it look identical to the real one I owned. That way I could drive it like a normal car and not worry about messing anything up on the real one.
i wanna plop an l series all aluminum bowtie in that bee-atch.or.. or...a very strong,high reving 289 old school engine. maybe with the old school paxton supah chagah.wicked pissahhhh
Wanted to build this car for over the last decade and I finally got my kit in May. Loving the build process.
I’ve wanted one since I was 17 set a goal to buy one before I turn 25. Currently 20 with a good job and will be hopefully getting it with in 3 years
Excellent. This was my second choice. I ended up buying an RCR GT40. The engine is back ordered 6 months.
Congratulations Henry !! Happy for you man.
@@jamesdellaneve9005 How is the build going? I've been debating between the 2. Wonder which has more interior room...
@@MachRC9 Haven’t got it yet. I am guessing that it’ll come in the spring. I am trying to get a date out of Fran from RCR. GM ran out of camshafts. Yes, doing an LS3 in a Ford. My design brief is a weekender car that I can track. I am insulating it, putting on a little muffler and a nice interior and sound system.
Kit car production has become the spiritual successor to early automotive innovation and experimentation. The big manufacturers have generally lost their way with *design by committee.*
This is a cool toy and all but how exactly is it innovative?
Design by *government committee*. People don't understand that for the last 40 years, every year, more and more pages of regulations dictate the minutia of all the design and feature aspects of cars over certain production volumes.
No balls and no glory. Manufactures don't race the cars they build so no wonder they have absolutely no soul to them. Too much safety tech and soon car's will be capped through electronics to 70 mph.
@@ggletsplay5041 LOL you evidently have not driven many modern cars. Sure lots of electronic nannies so untrained drivers don't kill themselves but they got plenty of balls for people who know how to drive.
@@methos1999 just wait till EVs take over, and they limit your speed depending on where you're driving.
My neighbor has a Factory Five Cobra with a warmed up 5.0 that sounds and runs great. It really got the gears turning in my head for the Type 65.
So $22k for the partial kit, PLUS another $25k - $40k in parts, paint, etc. These usually run in the $50-$60k range to complete.
That is correct. And don’t forget to factor the time=money aspect. And most kit cars have many little problems to fix and keep popping up. It’s really a labor of “love” and to stay busy.
That depends on skills and expectations. I could no kidding build a street able example for o/a $35k
@@drewschumann1 I can attest to that as I am building a v8 Ranger which to build and update the whole drive train myself I am at about 300 HP with about $3000 in the drivetrain and parts. Which is more than enough for my Ranger so is more than enough for this car as well.
@@SophiaAphrodite Your version of more than enough is different from my version of more than enough lol
Thanks for the wake up call.
I’ve always wanted a Type 65 with a 427 Cleavor and a 6 speed. Such a timeless look.
Cap
@@franciscodiaz6290 lol something he wants and his opinion on the look .. how is he capping? 🤡
Let's be real, a completed car will cost you in excess of 60K easily. It's still a reasonable amount for what you end up with but a lot of people may not realize the true cost a project like this.
@currentbatches6205
22K Is just the chassis and body. You already knew that. You will end up buying a donor car for running gear. If you have ever assemble a RC car kit , same thing but BIGGER AND MORE COMPLICATED.
Honestly this is a much better build than a GTM, even for all out track performance. Not having to buy an expensive, difficult to find transaxle makes building these things so much easier.
Don't tell anyone, but I think the Type 65 is way prettier too 😏
@@QuickshiftCars Classic elegance :)
A transaxle in this would be awesome but they’re too expensive. Need to buy and rebuild a nascar xtrac when they blow them up. They’re probably $50k new 🤮
8hp90 with awd in this would be amazeballs
Man! My neighbor had a blue one with white stripes, and I loved the car! I have now made it a goal to build one of these in the next 4 years!
Do it !! just make sure you give the good Lord the glory for helping you make it happen . 🇺🇲 👀☝
What he do with it though..
Love that green example. I’d love one.
Factory Five is far beyond a kit car company, they are making it possible to get your hands on a classic body look with modern car performance and safety!
..safety?
@@OldTimeStoriesMan That's what I was gonna say 💀
It is indeed the highest praise when the designer of the original says this is the best reproduction/modern interpretation. The kit and the price are awesome.
I have wanted a Daytona since for ever..I keep getting the build book.from factory 5.its just a dream for me..but mabe someday...there is 1 where I live for sale..guy only wants 90 grand for it.
This is the car my daughter and I want to build, looking forward to it
I would love to build one of these as a daily driver with all the bells and whistles like stereo, leather interior, etc. It might even make driving to work in the morning enjoyable again.
You will never do anything about the car, let alone the bells and whistles…
Face it, man, you don’t even like driving to work in the morning. Total nonsense, you are a dreamer
Right on
It is interesting that the 7 th Daytona is not recognised. Shelby made contact with Jon Ohlsen in New Zealand and asked him to build two Daytona coups. This came about because Jon worked with Pete Brock in the old days.Shelby issued two sets of chassis numbers. Sadly Jon passed away before the car was complete. I was privileged to visit with Jon during the build. The car was completed and shipped to the US A. Jon also built the Wilson’s Daytona’s back in the day. He suffered burns with the famous Daytona pit fire.
As an Australian, one of these with a Barra in it would RIP. Finally, the long I6 can find a home behind a front axle 🤣🤣
The green Canadian had roll-up windows and what looked like more comprehensive exhaust silencers. Definitely the most streetable car in the video.
I love his car so much there is a ton of custom of that car from the crank windows to the door handles and locks all the way down to the larger foot box so he can fit. The exhaust is just flow master side pipes from what I’ve seen they are probably the best route to go with quieting it down some
The blunt rear end is technically a Kamm back.
Kamm tail yep. .
I remember when my friend Dick Smith also known as Richard Raymond Smith the race car driver of Shelby cobras worked with factory five and signed every dashboard with his name. Dick died a couple of years later in a plane crash but he was a super cool guy
I drove one in Colorado springs. Definitely worth the money
Would I drive one of these exotic kits ?? Till the wheels fall off !!!
I want a daily driver version of this with all of the safety/comfort options one would need.
That would be cool!
You probably want a Miata or S2000 or BRZ/Supra. An old Porsche would probably be too expensive and without power steering.
@@shadow.banned those are complete opposites of this
@@Jake-vc1jd They're all lightweight two-door sports cars. How are they the opposite of this?
Literally a mustang. It's a mustang.
Somebody needs to drop in a Voodo, I bet it would sound very nice in a full race car setup.
It already sounds great in the GT350R. This is muuuch lighter though. A better choice would be a Coyote. Less expensive and more robust.
in fairness a voodoo create motor is more than what you would pay for the kit
@@michealgray533 Not worth the price. Coyote or LS3 would be the best bangs for the buck.
I built mine in 2008/9 for under 30k. With many mods for racing over the years I am still around 35k. I am running a 450hp LS with a T56. Not a great street car though. Earplug loud and very hot in the summer. Also not a easy car to drive fast on the track.
Now if Factory 5 would build a GT40 replica....
3:26 When the car went to Bonneville it was to set distance over a set time records which means it was driven in circles essentially and the 187mph would be an average speed over a set distance not necessarily the cars actual top speed achieved. What I read years ago in Hot Rod Magazine is that the car was capable of breaking 200mph with a Shelby built 289.
Easier and perhaps less expensive to find a good turnkey example that's well sorted and what you're looking for.
Love the Factory5 cars
The "blunt rear end" is called a Kammback or Kamm Tail rear end and it work aerodynamically to reduce drag. That salt flat run was with the 289 engine because none of the original cars had the big block engine. There were plans to build a big block Daytona, but the GT40 took priority.
Man I want one of these so bad.
Oh yeah, would definitely build one if I had the funds!! For now will have to settle for dropping the 5 liter in a small pick up! That way I'll have a work/muscle truck.....LOL!
2:26 KILLING IT in BRG with the wood interior!
I’m taking the plunge at the end of the summer - I’ll build it over winter and enjoy it next year.
Just so everyone knows - I ended up with a GT3RS and am now getting divorced so I’m waiting to do this still
I'm 62 years old and I would drive the race version on the street. Where I live we could probably get it street legal. And use it as a daily driver.
I like this idea for a project car and customizing it any way you want...
6:41- "Watkind Glen"! Lol...
Anyway, cool car. Wish I had the space to build one!
😂 I missed that, thanks.
My only question is do they come with instructions like a Lego set bc if so I’ll buy one right now
Wow…i was over here saving up and scouring my area for my dream car to restore…fuck it im just gonna buy this kit and build it :)
Thats so ironic he says Pete Brock because we had a Peter Brock Here in Australia who is an absolute God to us Aussies and he actually died in one of the daytonas with the 6.0l ls in it God 🙌 bless "Brocky 05"
Thought about one. But the actual cost with engine transmission suspension is $50-80k depending on junk yard or new components.
I can get a nice corvette c5-c8 way cheaper , better daily drive, better mpg , safer, cheaper to insure. But definitely not as cool as building you own.
And here I was, under my rock for the last few decades, thinking about Caterham when I heard kit car
ABSOLUTELY WANT ONE!!!
At the end he asks: “Would we drive one?” Pfff- hold my beer… & stand way back.
Yeah, I'd love one, just hope they never build one in EV...
What a way to screw up a great car run it on sex toy batteries. Seen to many great classic cars destroyed with EV conversions.
The Race Version looks awesome.
Awesome car. They do perform as good as they look.
Watch mine with just 700 miles on it tear up the autocross course. Fun and fast.
If you want to go racing...this sounds like a great foundation to start with.
The red one dancing in the rain is all I needed to see, now to gather up the money.
Gotta love the Triumph Spitfire hood latches.
The driver casually waving at the GTR as he passes had me dead 😂😂😂
It's legitimately the GR1 concept brought to life
And the gr1 being brought back with the 5.2 and 6 speed manual 2023 but only 100 are gonna be made
Why i love my datsun 240z's. Very similar design
funny you mentioned that, i thought the same thing especially looking at the front headlight design
Absolutely gorgeous piece of kit
That engine sounds so good it almost put me to sleep❤
Thanks for the shout out! (Mine is the green one)
This car looks fun. 👍 Good stuff.
Good lord those 65’s are beautiful and badass
The type 65 is a phenomenal vintage racing beast... the shelby cobra was just one of those never die designs
Thinking you’re getting a fully ready race car for $22,900 is like opening a $29 Monogram model and expecting a completely finished car.
I will probably never be able to afford a kit car, but Im determined to build my own from scratch one day.
Imma get me a type 65 some day. I think that thing is just gorgeous.
This one deserves a Voodoo.
If your a real baller and patient you could drop the new LT6 engine in it and really make an animal. I know its blasphemy not matching powerplant brand with chassis, but what a car that would be.
@@CrossWindsPat Yes, either one would be great. Good point on the LT6.
I would love to put the new Godzilla engine in one. Different cam,ported heads you would have over 600 horses in a very torquey engine.
@@bucksniper65 arent they big blocks? Think Id sacrifice a little power for better handling.
@@jamessutherland5107they are big inch small blocks I think
...Oh snap, this looks spectacular😲🙌🙌🙌🙌
I really want to be able to build and drive that car!
Same here!
WOW THE AUDIO IS REALLY INTESNSE THANKS FOR THAT
ONE DAY I MAY OWN ONE
I THINK IT'S 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
If I ever get one I am so putting a twin Turbo 2JZ under the hood, alongside the matching trans and rear diff out of the mk4 supra, watch me make almost 900 hp in this sexy beast
I hope to be able to get my kit next year, been waiting for 10 years to be able to get one!
The Cobra replicas have mosty been powered by Fords, which is only to be expected, but occasionally one is built with other power plants. It would be great if there was a replica based on an original that used Chevy power, like the Scarab.
Nice looking sports car plus it won some races in its day.
Yea an LT6 in it with a tr6060 manual transmission!
The type 65 has LS3 driveline available as an option from the recommended engine/drivetrain supplier, it's cheaper too!
I'm almost done building one with an LS and Tremec T56. Should be finishing up over the next 3-4 months
Even better is toyota 2jz swap into a corvette
@@hieronymus..bosch8532 Already been done
I would put a Slant 6 in it, but that's just me.
I would Street cruise and cross country cruise my Kit Car now that I am retired and have the time to do so!
I want to put a v 12 in mine. I made a aircraft aluminum body for it & a just aluminum Chasey, frame for it. Thinking or using plexiglass. The next one I build with be out of Carbonfiber frame & all. Took long time
You dang right I'd drive one might even have to forgo the bigger harley and get one of these ! No no after the bike it will be the next toy I save up for. Iv seen the cobra but I thought it was the only thing they did gonna have look these guys up and see what else they do
I need to know how big of a classic engine can fit. I have stacks of 427 FE's here. Not kidding.
They fit big blocks in these all the time!
@@hotrod4d Not having much success with pics or vids. I'll keep searching.
Where is "here"? Clue me in on these engines!
@@pimpovic2 On my property, which is instant death for trespassers.
You add the paint, drivetrain and other modifications and surprises that come up it’s easily a $50k car when show ready. Not saying that’s bad but let’s be honest. I wonder if they hold their value when completed? I imagine you can at least break even after it’s done and years of ownership. I’m looking to get one just as a hobby. Not looking to make money but I could see doing it. Then selling it 5 years later for a new project. If I could get what I put in back that would be a hard yes for me then.
What are some lap times at various tracks? VIR. Road Atlanta. PIT. Watkins. Willow Springs.
When all is said and done would guess over 100K
I love F5 cars. They're the best of both worlds. If I had the money to go to Barrett Jackson and buy a real Daytona/AC427/GT40, ETC... I would buy it THEN buy a F5 variant and make it look identical to the real one I owned. That way I could drive it like a normal car and not worry about messing anything up on the real one.
It's absolutely beautiful. I can't believe you can buy this chassis for that price. That's ridiculous.
You can’t. Finished like the car shown will run you close to $50k.
YES i CAN SEE ONE IN MY FUTURE. I AM LIQUIDATING SOME CARS TO MAKE ROOM FOR IT.
As a heads up, @Jonas Jasinskas's type 65 is a gen 2, not a gen 3 like the video suggests.
that car with a big 'ol wang in the gulf livery might be one of the best looking racecars of all time!
150mph into the bus stop..not too shabby!
Heck yeah I'd drive one of these. I'd drive it like I stole it.
Into a pole?!!!!!!
@@stevekoffeld9071 NOT.
@@jerryhayden8720 Okay, a tree then LOL
i wanna plop an l series all aluminum bowtie in that bee-atch.or.. or...a very strong,high reving 289 old school engine. maybe with the old school paxton supah chagah.wicked pissahhhh
Dude it weighs about a grand less than my gto, makes me want one, if I could afford it. Build my 6.0 drop it in, and put a 427 in my gto lol
one of the coolest cars
That's a good one
What an under statement boy 🤠
I've wanted a factory five kit for years now...
Me who just bought a brand new Ranger Tremor for 45k: I'm not living my best life!
how much to have it assembled ready to drive?
JUST LIKE JIM KELLISONS TOY 🧸
HEAVENLY !
Definitely budgeting for one of these kits!
Great car. Definitely on my list.
TIMMY RAY FROM FT WORTH TEXAS SAYS I LOVE IT. 🤠👍🏎
Great vid!!!!!!!!!!!!
the guy at 6:22 spelled watkins glen wrong the track overlay
Not a Daily Driver? Would be for me, but I will need A/C for the Texas heat so maybe moderate (somewhat) engine build to keep the belts in Place?
Coolest burner ever