[Johan]

Evan, all original Cobras with CSX numbers were produced by AC, and I have always heard them refered to as AC Cobras. period.
Nothing against Mr. Shelby or his getting into the replica market, I'm all for it. I wish everyone had one, and it seems that we are headed towards that end.
I'm not against companies making improvements/engine swaps and putting their name on cars either.
Consider Hennessy Vipers, Roush Mustangs, Yenko Camaros, Shelby Mustangs, etc.
We all appreciate the racing panache that Shelby brought to the table. I think he is a great icon of racing heritage, and really pulled off a big one with the race wins over more established teams against the odds.
Your argument that the Kirkham is superior in quality is in line with saying that fuel injection is more efficient than a carb, so put it on a Cobra to improve it. Why don't you go ahead and paint tits on the Mona Lisa while you're at it.
Evan, you are an OK guy, and I've enjoyed your posts as much as anyone's, but quit knocking other people's cars while holding yours up as superior. It is annoying to the new people on the list that do not realize you are kidding.
TC, just because original Cobras were produced by AC does not mean all cars produced by AC are original Cobras. Original Cobras have not been produced in several decades.
Real Cobras are something different, and a "beat to death subject". In my opinion, no new Cobras are real Cobras, like when a guy asks you at the gas station if it is a real Cobra. But if AC makes a car, it has a certain amount of heritage that no other car has, except original cars. It is not an original Cobra though, since it was not made in the sixties.
For what it is worth, I think the AC would have a better chance at entering a vintage race than a csx 4000 car, as the rules are written ( the body and chassis must be produced by the original manufacturer). Thats the only reason I chose an AC, so I could race it.
I'm not reading this thread anymore....period