Why does every thread here devolve into a "Real" vs. "Replica" argument?

[kevins2]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

...those who own any other car what's your basis other than that "ethereal" plane Paul F is floating on and his raffle winnings to call your car a Cobra no less put plates on them ranging from improper antique plates to vanity plates telling others it's a "Cobra".?

Since you asked, I call my car a "Cobra" for the same reason I call a Coca-Cola "Coke". It's just easier to say "Honey, I'm going out in the Cobra" than "Honey, I'm going out in the Cobra replica".

My "vanity" plate is ERA 795, so no deception there. I did avoid the Shelby America license plate frame because my car isn't made by Shelby America. I do, however, have Cobra emblems on the car and consider that part of the replica look just like the rollbar and wooden steering wheel.

I also have no problem with the different words people use to ask about the car. If someone asks if it's a kit, the answer's "yes". If someone asks if it's a replica, the answer's "yes". If someone asks if it's real, the answer is "If by real, you mean an original Cobra from the '60's, no, it's a replica of those cars".

I think the continuation cars deserve a lot of respect, but owners should stop short of leading people to believe it is a Cobra from the '60's.

Kevin