Selling the 'Priceless' Ford Shelby Cobra Concept 'Daisy'

The Genesis of a Unique Acquisition

• 💡 The story begins with a collector's assignment to build a museum-quality collection of cars featured in video games.
• 🎯 This quest led to researching iconic, one-off concept cars, including the Ford GT90 and ultimately, the Ford Shelby Cobra concept, nicknamed 'Daisy'.

Unveiling the 'Daisy' Concept

• 🚗 'Daisy' is described as potentially the last Cobra developed in partnership with Carol Shelby and Ford, representing a modernized vision of the original.
• ⚙️ Its unique construction involved a reversed Ford GT chassis, custom body panels, and a one-off V10 engine specifically built for the project.
• 🏆 The car garnered significant attention in the early 2000s, winning awards, gracing magazine covers, appearing in toy models, and even in the action movie '2 Fast 2 Furious'.
• ⚡ Unlike many prototypes, 'Daisy' was not just functional but road-tested extensively, with documented speeds reaching 180-190 mph.

The Pursuit and Acquisition

• 🔍 The team at Curated, led by John Temerian, initiated a search for 'Daisy' within their sales chat.
• 🤝 After initial resistance from the owner, who deemed the car