Even at 70 years old, the actor got some seat time during a historic 1995 Daytona 24 Hours performance in this very Ford.While Paul Newman’s timeless cool remains relevant through eyewear reissues and legendary Rolex chronographs, he was much more than a paragon of style. Off-screen, the late actor waged a highly successful career as a racing driver.One of his most memorable performances came at Daytona in 1995. Hot on the heels of releasing the film Nobody’s Fool, Paramount decided that an entry in the endurance race would make for some choice marketing.AdvertisementAdvertisementMind you, Newman was 70 at the time, and Daytona is a 24-hour event. Even still, thanks to the combined efforts of Tommy Kendall, Mark Martin and Michael Brockman, the team managed to guide the Roush Racing Mustang Cobra to a first-place finish in the GTS-1 class and third overall.After the race, the 750-horsepower 6.0-liter Mustang was fitted with unused bodywork before being displayed at what is now the Motorsports Hall of Fame. It’s now being let go as part of a forthcoming Roush auction, and it even includes the very battle-scarred panels that Paul Newman raced during that historic day.Close-up of a race car engine bay showing a Ford Motorsport engine, air filter, belts, and suspension components.Front view of a dirty white Ford Mustang race car with "Budweiser" and "Exxon" decals and the number 10 on the hood.Minimalist black race car cockpit with suede steering wheel, white gear shifter, analog gauges, and exposed wiring.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhite race car roof with red names "NEWMAN / MARTIN / KENDALL / BROCKMAN" above a black safety net window.The stage is setNobody’s Fool will go under the hammer on September 26th as part of Mecum’s Nashville 2026 auction. Whether you want to register for a chance to bid or drool over more of the photos, you can learn more on the Mecum listing page.About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he’s not chasing the latest industry news, he’s probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.add as a preferred source on google