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Originally Posted by David Kirkham
Actually, I am quite happy with the results of the poll so far. Remember, the original 427 Cobra is every car enthusiasts short list of their most favorite cars of all time. It's lust factor is a 12 on a scale of 1:10. To be able to radically modify the car and still hang with (even beat) the original is quite a feat. Remember I am competing here with nostalgia and decades of history.
One thing that I do question, however...
There are people who buy Superformances, FFR's, ERA's, etc. None of them have frames that are even close to the original. So, why are people enamored with a tube chassis...even if it is a wrong tube chassis? Now, don't go off thinking I am dissing anyone here! I am not. I am asking a marketing question. Really, what I am asking is, "Hey, if I can change the chassis quite a bit from the original (FFR, SPF, ERA) then why do people still like it? I mean, what is the draw of tubes?"
My feeling is (granted, my own here and no one else needs to think like I do) if I am going to change the chassis a little...why not go whole hog and get rid of as many of the evil characteristics as possible? I mean, in the end it is not a real Cobra so why make an exact copy? I'm not trying to fool anyone. If I wanted to drive an original I can...but I invariably choose not to. On the rare occasion I do drive the original car (shows, etc), I have to laugh at (not literally) all the people who ask me, "Who's kit is it?"
David
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I was waiting to see if that question was raised.
For the most part, all of the cars manufactured today are a replica in looks only. All of them have improvements for the handling and such.
I for one got the drive an original back when I was 16. Yes, it was long ago, but I still remember how primative it was. The SPF I have, while still not a modern car by any means is still light years ahead of that original.
I honestly believe that if a person had the chance to drive an original and then their own car, they would pick their car over the original if the decision was based solely on the handling of the car.