[Excaliber]

There was recently some talk about the most accurate definition of the word "replica". Serious question, not trying to be funny or controversial.

I would think the completition cars would stand up to most rigorous definition of the word in that these cars are truly very very accurate replications of the original.

Which then begs the question: Are these really accurate on every level, every detail to the originals?

The completition cars were "black listed" in California for various legal reasons arising out of their manufacturer. It's a long and complicated story, the short version is: Shelby made the entire car, like Ford or Chevy makes a car. The car does not meet Federal guidelines, therefore cannot be registered in California (possibly other states as well). TODAY Shelby makes a car, only a "roller" car, he does not install a MOTOR, if he did, he would be violating Federal law(s) and would have the same problem these completition series cars currently have.