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1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Sets $42.9 Million Record for American Cars at Monterey

The 2026 Monterey Car Week auctions concluded with a 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe achieving a record-breaking hammer price of $42.9 million.

August 24, 2026

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Jackson Sentell

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