$42.9M Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Is the Most Expensive American Car Ever Sold at Auction
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The Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe was sold at auction for $42.9 million, making it the most expensive American car ever sold. The sale broke the previous record, with multiple sources confirming the price and its significance. The story has quieted without further updates on the sale or the car's new owner.
Epilogue added 5d ago, after coverage quieted.
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America Against The World speed sport · 45d ago
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$42.9M Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Is the Most Expensive American Car Ever Sold at Auction Hagerty · 47d ago broke it first
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