Engine Option (Just For Discussion)

[rodneym]

Didn't 'ol Carroll himself say that "427" was the model name, not the engine type or displacement?
Or are we gonna argue over what he meant?

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Didn't 'ol Carroll himself say that "427" was the model name, not the engine type or displacement?
Or are we gonna argue over what he meant?

That's the way I see it too. He put a "benchmark" name on the car, but did lots of other things depending on circumstances at the time.

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Bernica

That's the way I see it too. He put a "benchmark" name on the car, but did lots of other things depending on circumstances at the time.

I think CS rarely get the facts get in the way of a good sales pitch. He should have run for elected office.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Didn't 'ol Carroll himself say that "427" was the model name, not the engine type or displacement?
Or are we gonna argue over what he meant?

"It's all in the Registry."

Well, thank goodness he chose 427 Cobra and not 428 Cobra.

[blykins]

Hey look, it's a Cobra REPLICA!

Viewing Auction #121062129625 - SHELBY COBRA VW KIT CAR BAJA DUNE BUGGY MANX HOT ROD REPLICA STREET | Keith Martin's Collector Car Price Tracker

Game, set, match. (And now I'm done. )

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by blykins

Hey look, it's a Cobra REPLICA!

Viewing Auction #121062129625 - SHELBY COBRA VW KIT CAR BAJA DUNE BUGGY MANX HOT ROD REPLICA STREET | Keith Martin's Collector Car Price Tracker

Game, set, match. (And now I'm done. )

He's back. Now there's a man of his word.

I certainly hope you didn't waste a lot of time on finding that listing.

Actually, you're so confused now that you've lost your original point, which was what defines a kit car versus a replica:

A. "state of assembly" (i.e., "If it's in boxes....."), or
B. engine manufacturer (only Ford engines) need apply (e.g., no Viper V10's).

My answer, "It's all in the Registry."

Originally Posted by RodKnock

"Kit Car OR Replica. Any car with a body which approximates the original Cobra shape, using ANY kind of frame, suspension, brakes and drivetrain."

If you believe that listing you posted approximates the shape of an original Cobra, then I feel sorry for you.

[blykins]

Ehh, changed my mind and came back. I can think for myself and change my mind. I'm not ruled by a registry.

No sir, not confused at all. You can clearly see, by your beloved registry standards, what constitutes as a replica. Which CSX number is that one? 666?

Your stance is that a kit car and a replica are the same.

My stance is that you should pick up a dictionary.

[Bernica]

I was talked into showing up at a car show at the NHRA museum a few years ago. Turned out that it was sponsored by KitCar Magazine and FFR and was full of FFR's, Arntz, Butler and others. All great cars and I was quite impressed. Very proud owners and every car unique. That's what's it all about, I think.

[Thor maine]

Originally Posted by Bernica

I was talked into showing up at a car show at the NHRA museum a few years ago. Turned out that it was sponsored by KitCar Magazine and FFR and was full of FFR's, Arntz, Butler and others. All great cars and I was quite impressed. Very proud owners and every car unique. That's what's it all about, I think.

My next Cobra project , I am looking for Arntz/Butler change the front end to a Fast Cars IFS and an all aluminum Small Block Chevy stroked to around 427 cubes +/- with Fuel Inj all tied to a nice 5spd. A perfect replica.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by blykins

Your stance is that a kit car and a replica are the same.

My stance is that you should pick up a dictionary.

A dictionary? In my best Evan Harris "voice", the SAAC Registry is the "Bible" of all things Shelby and their definition of "kit car or replica" is correct IMO. I'll cling to my Registry for my Shelby-related information and NOT my American Heritage Dictionary.

As I said earlier, if you think the cars in those posted Cobra pics of yours approximate the Cobra shape, then I don't know what to you. The only thing that comes to mind is that you're frequenting the wrong site.

[blykins]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

If you believe that listing you posted approximates the shape of an original Cobra, then I feel sorry for you.

Ok, I'll give you that one.

How about this?

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/atta...d-vw_cobra.jpg

That replica would look right nice sitting beside your Kirkham replica, wouldn't it?

[Joe's Garage]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Didn't 'ol Carroll himself say that "427" was the model name, not the engine type or displacement?
Or are we gonna argue over what he meant?

One thing you can count on in these here parts is that the happy horsechit never ends