[Anthony]

Actually, I view the original CSX3000 cobra's almost like Kit-Cars, as AC built the rolling chassis's, ford supplied the drivetrain which Shelby installed and then sold to the public. Almost like a current Superformance dealer set-up, eh. But, I think shelby was "registered as the manufacturer" subject to federal guidelines/rules for car manufacturers, which the superformance dealer is not. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

I don't think Shelby American can sell completed CSX4000's, as these would have to meet emission standards like the series 1's to be street legal. Again, correct me if I am wrong. I don't think Ford could manufacture 1965 mustangs again, as they could not meet current guidelines, but they could sell 1965 mustang components, body parts, suspension, driveline parts if they chose to do, and then any private individual could assemble the parts as they pleased.

I think the only logical way SAI can sell Cobra's again is by component form, and have private individual's or other companies register the cars with the government.

One reason I didn't buy an Autocraft is that they are titled as 1986's or whatever. I wanted my cobra to be just like the way they were back in 1966, with no restictions on how I want to modify it, ever.

I view my CSX4000 as a "Shelby Cobra", as the parts were manufactured by SAI, and has a SAI CSX serial number. Obviously it is not a 1966 CSX3000 cobra, but I knew that, and probably everyone else who bought one. Even though I took out a loan for it, I probably could have taken out a much bigger loan for an original CSX3000, but I wanted something BRAND NEW, not a car with a frame half rusted from the inside-out. Besides, the CSX4000 had some other features like a fuel cell. For me, it was the right decision.

To each his own.

[This message has been edited by Anthony (edited 08-02-2000).]