[StephenC]

Mr. REAL1:

ref your quote :

"at least in the forseeable future or ever it clearly they clearly are REAL Cobras and in this crowd will constantly be torn down by those who have their own axe to grind whether to perserve the exclusivtivity of their "original" or to feel better about what they have cause its not a Cobra."

Geeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...............

This may come as a surprise and I doubt you will understand, but there are some of us out here that looked at all the available options (including your beloved REAL Shelbys) and could have just as easily purchased one, but liked something else better.

I bought an SPF because I wanted to, not because I had to. I am extremely happy I made the choice I did and I do not have the need to "feel better" because (as you say) it's "not a Cobra".

I am also pleased to say my SPF is not the most accurately detailed anything. It's just mine and I love it. The bottom line is the BEST Cobra (replica or otherwise) out there is the one you have the keys to. All the others are just eye candy.

When we put ourselves on a pedestal and say things that make us a target, we shouldn't be surprised when people take potshots.

BTW: Check with RedCSX who is also posting here at CC. See how happy he is right now with having ordered a Shelby.