[Excaliber]

It's obvious in the first post what kind of car CobraDan has, which has nothing to do with the standards of what does or doesn't make for a good replica.

I've never been to a car show where the winner or trophies were based solely on how 'nice' the owner is. Get a freakin' reality grip here guy's, SOME replicas are just poorly done imitations, end of story!

The VW powered replica Cobra I'm thinking of is: Heavy (and I mean HEAVY) silver metal flake paint job. "Fender Skirts" over the rear wheels like the 1950's 'Lead Sleds' ran. The VW engine, mounted in the rear, sports a 'bundle of snakes' exhaust painted to look like a snake with a MONGOOSE or something which appears to be caught in the coils of the 'snake'. Original? A perfect 10 there! Certainly 'one of a kind'! Last time I saw it I think it was on e-bay for the umpteenth time and didn't sell for a mere $12,000, or was it $15K? The CARS appearance and specs have nothing to do with 'how nice' the owner is.

Hersh, I totally agree, if it makes you happy, go with it.