[CSX 4027]

I think the kit car manufacturers should have at least tried to negotiate some dollar amount. Look at how many years they paid no royalties at all to Mr. Shelby. Let's face it, he should have received something even before the heart fund. They should have tried to have a turn key fee and a kit fee.
As far as the CSX 4000 cars, it made a great deal of sense to me. I was able to get a car that had a real connection to its creator for a price that was only a bit more than a high dollar kit car. Mine will always be considered a Shelby and it will always be in the registry. The other good news is that I can drive the pants off it which I would not do with a 1965 original.