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Old 07-18-2014, 09:32 AM
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Two (ok, two and a half) ways to respond to it if it's not an original CSX2000 or CSX3000 series car.

Sarcastic response: "You are looking at it right, so it must be real"

Realistic response: "It's a Superformance Cobra Replica, isn't it great"

Alternate Realistic response: "It's a (insert your cars manufacturer here) Cobra Reproduction, isn't it great"

Bill S.


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Originally Posted by jcam View Post
"Is it Real", is a question that I get asked almost every time I am out for a drive.

I know there are healthy discussions on this site about what constitutes a Real Cobra. Isn't the real question, is it an original Shelby Cobra or not? I feel the Shelby continuation Cobras are real Shelby Cobras, just not an original (1960s) Cobra. But, I also feel that other makes of Cobras are real Cobras. They just happen to be Superformance, Kirkham, ERA, etc and the many other makers of fine Cobras. So is the real question really whether it is a Cobra or not, but whether it is an original Shelby, Shelby or another make Cobra?

This is not a troll post and I am really only looking to gain a true understanding from current or past Cobra Owners. Please keep derogatory comments to yourself.

Thanks in advance.

Jamie
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