$42.9M Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Is the Most Expensive American Car Ever Sold at Auction
A Shelby Daytona Coupe has shattered the record for the most expensive American car ever sold at auction.
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A Shelby Daytona Coupe has shattered the record for the most expensive American car ever sold at auction.
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