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Originally Posted by Dimis
Almost 2 weeks and a dozen pages later and your final conclusion is where we started...
See post #6
Just saying'
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Dimis: Yes. AL427sbf is correct and so was your post #6 is if we are applying SAAc's definitions as to the OPs Spf. If we apply Websters definitions it doesn't fit into the definition of replica. It would more fairly be referred to as a licensed aesthetic copy or lookalike.
Thor Maine: You've almost got it my friend!!!
I'm proud of you for your continued effort to understand the issue. Using the Wester's Dictionary definition you are spot on. However, based on SAAC's definitions and categories as developed by them to deal with the what has developed over the years as the incorrect but common inclusion of cars by the average Joe, which bare no resemblance to a Cobra except for the outward appearance (body shell) manufactured by numerous companies and even scratch builders in no way connected to the original manufacturer into the universe of "replica", again, (stay with me here) which they are not according to the literal dictionary definition SAAC set forth their own authoritative definitions and categories for correct and appropriate reference.
Using SAAC's definition you are incorrect as to applying "replica or kit" to the Continuation Cobras. Continuations are not considered in the replica/kit car category but are simply considered current production Cobras.
Pick which definitional universe you want to operate in. Can't have it both ways as it works across the board for Shelby's and non-Shelbys. If you want to use Webster's definition we have come up with a correct technical definition for non Shelbys. Some possibilities are "Fakeydoo", Pretend Cobra, Wannbe Cobra, Counterfeit Cobra, Unlicensed Copy Car. We can get creative. Alot of possibilities.
However, my recommendation is that we go with SAAC's definition, at least around here. Show CSX owners some respect and what they own some respect by merely acknowledging their cars are genuine Cobras (this doesn't mean original). No Continuation Series owners that I know of are passing their cars off as original Cobras. We all know they are not and we in turn will recognize that non Shelby's are "Replicas of Cobras" according to SAAC and we don't need to worry about coming up with a technical term which likely won't sound as good a "replica Cobra".
I would think that Cobra enthusiasts and those wanting to promote the hobby and history of Cobras would advocate SAAC's position and look to educate the public on the differences in these cars when the opportunity presents itself to those that don't know as much as you instead to coming up with nonsensical answers like "improved Shelby reproduction" and the like. For the OP it would be "its a Supraformace replica Cobra". If you own a Continuation Cobra the answer is "its a Shelby Continuation Series Cobra".
How easy is that?
Thor Maine: As to AC Heritage, I don't know what SAAC's position is on them. They are not AC nor are they AC Ltd. We would need an answer from them. They are not addressed in the last Registry.
Dimis: Again. I'm surprised you keep returning despite you promises not to return.