[FFRCobraMike]

OK the deal is that they scanned Dick Smiths 198 car. They are only going to make 198 of them as a limited production run. They are also coming out with a 289 version. So whether they will continue to use the Dick Smith design in the MK 3.1 or future Mk 4 will have to wait to be seen. However if you really want a nice replica, get one of the 198 limited production cars. Also many of the paint shops that are skilled in working on these cars can fix the "perky Butt" issue during the bodywork phase. Many choose to do this as it is a simple fix for a good shop. So if that is the only reason anyone hesitates to get an FFR Roadster, it is not really an issue. I love mine and 9 out of 10 people think it is a real one anyway. Only a real Shelby guru notices the differece. I usually sit a little away from my car at car shows an listen to the people talk. Most think mine is a real one and I just chuckle. Since the cost of mine is a fraction of the cost of a real one. And remeber, the real ones were all hand made. Any two will have some minor differences anyway. My car out performs my friends 66' real Cobra in every catagory. Plus with IRS rear end it is far more comfortable to drive. There is a reason that the FFR replica out sells all the others combined. They are GREAT cars. Just my humble opinion.

Mike