The "real-wannabe-replica" debate -- is a lose-lose proposition for all involved.
Personally I could care less--- each and every owner or wannbe owner has his "dream car" bb, sb, glass or aluminum, SPF, Butler,
West Coast, FFR, SAI, Kirkham, and all the others-- some are are better some are worse--
In the end it all comes down to "ONce I had this CAR....."
As far AS Shelby/SAI-- this is where our dreams emanated--the heritage-- the look of the car-- originally bulit, designed,and raced and won against the worlds best in it's day by one Carrol Shelby and his enterprise--
Of course the SAI builds will always be worth more $ for $ because of that heritage-- why not
The #1 "eleanor" mustang went for what $145 K-- why-- A collector saw potential as an "investment " the "paper trail" linking the limited build to Shelby/SAI--#1 of limited series-- or some may think he and his wife(?) had more money than brains--
no difference he owns it you or me don't.--wouldn't you love to own the #1 orginal CSX--
Just enjoy the marque--
All opinions are strictly mine, for whatever the worth
