[Excaliber]

Simple fact is you can only move away so far from the look/feel/shape of the original Cobra before you ARE going to catch some flak over the design.

OK, so now were updated on Classic City Motors, thanks for the heads up. I don't like the car, in virtually every way. Cars like this are degrading to the hobby. Another step away from the spirit and soul of what constitutes a quality replica Cobra. The cars are loosing and many have lost a lot of their mystique, their exclusiveness. Prices are being driven ever lower by 'cheap imitations', modern inexpensive running gear and mass production at 'affordable' prices.

Acceptance of this changing market, and it IS largely accepted now, and the changing demographics of owners is couched in terms exactly like that found on their web site. Modern, safer, cheaper, easier to get parts for, better handling, more drivability, etc. Yeah, whatever. You could say the same thing about ANY new modern car, but I don't want a Honda, or a Volvo or Chevy Citation or WTF ever. I want a replica Cobra closer to the spirit, look, feel, drivability of the real Cobras. Hot, dangerous, no cup holders, fast as hell and likely to burn your leg if your not paying attention. I am unimpressed and embarrased to be associated in the same hobby with an abomination such as this.