The Type 65 Coupe—modeled after the Shelby Daytona—comes with a carbon steel chassis, fiberglass body and seriously sexy curves.

Though Factory Five bodies come with a red gelcoat finish, paint is essential, says Smith. “They just deserve a paint job—these are high-end cars.”

All you need to create your own Daytona replica is a 1987–1993 Mustang GT donor car and Factory Five’s Type 65 base kit, plus plenty of wrench time.