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Originally posted by REAL 1
Would a new Model "T" be a real model "T " if made by Ford. You bet. Not an original. But a REAL genuine model "T" from Ford if made to the same specs as the original. The only thing separating them from the original is time. Would it be desirable as the original to collectors. Obviously not. But then again you never know.
To some REAL must mean original. Thats fine.
Is the new GT 40 Ford a REAL GT 40? You bet. Are the new Indian Motorcycles REAL Indians. You bet. Original? No. Genuine/REAL. Yes.
With facts this clear I can see clearly even with "myopia".
 
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First which "specs" would you like to refer to. You can find yourself in a big argument over saying that the "genuine Cobra" is built to the same "specs" as the originals.
I would call a new Indian Motorcycle a Real Indian. I would not call a '99 Indian Chief a '53 Indian Chief or a genuine Indian Chief, nor does Indian Motorcycle. They are not Replica's but new bikes (with bike design changes) with an old names (Chief, Scout, Warrior.)
The New GT40 is not the Old GT40, it's not a "genuine GT40". It still is a Ford '0X GT40 if they ever produce it though. It's based off the old GT40 platform while incorporating todays techknowledge.
The problem I have is the "genuine Cobra" is said not to be a Replica, not a new version along the same lines but the genuine article, because CS says so. Thus throw me a lot more money than everybody else, and on top of everything I'm gonna try and sue your butt. Even though one could argue that CS had no more to due with the making of the Cobra than Shoehorning a big Engine in an existing British Roadster. We all know he did much more than that, but in the begining that's pretty much what it was. The "Specs" changed over the years by improving suspension, brakes, cooling, ...
An Original is worth a hell of a lot, a "genuine Cobra" is not worth what CS sells them for because when it comes down to it it's a production Replica. That's half the reason Shelby has a hard time selling them. I due have a problem with the superiority complex that some of those who own one tend to have.
I hang with people that have ERA's, EM's, SPFs, Kirkham's (one of the nicest in my opinion) and even one who's partially original (Original had been an accident, the Frame and some other parts were salvaged) Classic Roadster and a few FFRs. We all have one thing in comon, we love Cobra's (and Cobra Replica's) I have not heard one of us insult a particular brand like I see people insulting FFR's on various Forums.
We do not have a snobbish attitude, we do not expect that the value of our cars to be as great as some other Replica's. But most of us put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into our cars, and have quality vehicles. Yes, we are proud of what we've built, but no we don't feel a need to prove how "Shelby" we are.
TAZ