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The cost differential I'm sure is related to the cost of labor and production methods which are slower and more costly and not as advanced as the Kirkham produced cars. Also the exchange rate doesn't help.

The aluminum Shelby produced by the Kirkham Bros I'm sure is every bit as good quality wise, maybe even better then the new AC produced bodies and chasis. There is an allure for some as to the AC. Same car. Different fabricator. Even AC sub'd some of the 'tin' panel work out.

For me, the AC connection doesn't matter at all. The important part for me is that its a "Shelby Cobra". Period. They were Shelby's babys especially the FIA and 427 cars. The 427 car was developed, tested and designed by Shelby in house. Having the body and chasis fabricated by AC today just doesn't mean anything to me. Some may feel different and pony up the additional $80K but not me for the exact same car.

While some some original bucks may be used what about the original chasis jigs? Again, doesn't Jim Price have owership of these?

In the end they are all Shelby Cobras. Thats whats important.