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Yeah, if you haven't noticed alot of things are selling below MSRP right now. And your point is???

I don't think Comers article was meant as a commentary on whether the CSX Cobras are genuine Cobras (my reading of the article indicates to me he was using "replica" in broad sweeping sense as including anything other than the original series). Nor do I consider him "the" authority on the subject of whether the Continuation series is to be considered a "genuine Cobra" merely because he wrote some article on replicas or put together a book, as nice as it might be, with all Shelby automobiles in it. While Comer may be an authority on a wide variety of automobiles and classics and have a lot of knowledge about Cobras and Shelbys I believe SAAC is THE if not the top authority when it comes to all things Shelby, AC and Cobras, like it or not and their Registry I believe is considered by most as the Bible on all things Cobra and Shelby and what is and is not considered a genuine Cobra. Comer no where mentions SAAC in the article referenced or even refers to the Registry and what SAAC considers the Continuation series. SAAC has definitions listed as to what are replicas and the various levels of Cobras and the like. The CSX Continuations Cobras are not considered replicas by SAAC that is made very clear. I also question Comers bias as he owns a 3000 series when it comes to acknowledging the Continuation series as genuine Cobras also.

My comment about the general public is directed towards the public that is aware of the Continuation series and those that have and interest in these cars not those who wouldn't know a Cobra from an MG or the guy who doesn't have a clue about cars who would think RedBarchetta car is a REAL Cobra (continuation or original). SAAC is the leading authority like it or not and they have accepted the Continuation series as a genuine Cobra. Thats enough for me.

The fact that the general public is laying out $100k plus for glass Shelbys to me says more then Comers little article. Its speaks volumes. People clearly don't drop close to $100K and more for a for what they believe to be a faux article when they can absolutely buy faux Cobras for 1/3 to 1/2 the price of a Continuation series Cobra.

Again, I have no issue answering yes to the question "Is it real?". Doesn't bother me in the least. Its true, factual and accurate. I just say yes it is, its a Continuation series Cobra from Shelby American. Thats all I need say and 99 out of 100 people light up with excitement. That says it all.