Someone years ago posted the definition of "kit car" as by DMV or the DOT.
What I remember from the definition is that the original series would have fit the definition had they continued the same way today. Sal is right.
Are the current Shelby Cobras "kit cars"?.No more then the originals were. They are primarily sold as rollers and waiting for engine and drive train.
But when the average Joe asks if its a "kit" thats another way of asking if its "real". I say "yes" and tell them its a Continuation series. Most car enthusiasts today know what those are as opposed to say 10 years ago and are genuinely excited to see one as opposed to a "kit".
SAAC has spoken on the issue of the Continuation series. They are the guiding authority on the issue. Team Shelby also agrees with SAAC on the issue of whehter the Continuation series Cobras are real Cobras. Thats good enough for me.
Moreover, Shelby Cobras new or old are the only cars that legally and legitimately carry and are entitled to carry the Cobra name and wear the Cobra logos, badging and considered a genuine/real Cobra.
So as much as those who don't have Shelby's agree with and like Mr. Mustangs post on the first page, he's wrong but if you like what he said and it makes you feel better print it and tape it to your wall. I'll go with SAAC as opposed to MrMustang thank you very much.
If you want the correct answer SAAC has it for you.
BTW, my little friend from down under was wrong. It took me a couple of days to respond. BTW again, his position was also erroneous but then again he doesn't have a Shelby.
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