Paul Newman's 1995 Daytona-winning Ford Mustang Cobra heads to Mecum auction

A Ford Mustang Cobra IMSA race car driven by Paul Newman to a class victory at the 1995 Rolex Daytona 24 Hours will be auctioned by Mecum Auctions in Nashville on September 26, 2026. The car, a Roush Racing Mustang Cobra, was sponsored by Paramount to promote Newman's film 'Nobody's Fool' and was driven by Newman, Tommy Kendall, Mark Martin, and Michael Brockman. It won the GTS-1 class and placed third overall. The vehicle retains its original white paint, 'Nobody's Fool' logo, number 70 (for Newman's 70th birthday), and even authentic dirt. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.0-liter Roush-built V-8 producing around 750 hp, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Newman, a passionate racer, discovered his love for motorsports while training for the 1969 film 'Winning' and competed in SCCA events, the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1978, second place), and took pole at his last professional race in 2007. No estimate has been published, but the car is expected to fetch a high price.