How to deal with questions/comments where the answer is....well....you know...

[lloyds1]

Ok Real 1, so "lets get real". Here is the definition of the word "replica".
"A replica is a copy that is relatively indistinguishable from the original. "

You have already admitted that your car is not an original, so.....

When someone on the street asks "is that a real one?" what they REALLY want to know is if it is an original cobra that was actually built in the sixties. So if you are so "real", maybe you should modify your response and say, "no it isn't, it is a replica of the original cars that were built in the 60's and it is more expensive than other replicas because it is has an aluminum body and Carrol Shelby built the rolling chassis."

If you enjoy the experience of your car more because you have convinced yourself it is not a replica or that it is more "real" than a Kirkham, ERA or SPF, then it was money well spent.



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Originally Posted by REAL 1

RodKnock: Maybe I am a relative.

Very simply, I didn't mention anything about my car or the Continuation series at all until others raised it first. My first post was simply a straight answer to a straight question. You can read whatever you want into my first response but you are wrong in your assumption.

I agree with Argess to the extent that we all enjoy the positive attention our cars garner. Anyone who says they don't is...well... not telling the truth. Get real.

[Hray]

Interesting thread, my debut for my car will be in february, and I think if asked if the car is real my answer will be,

No it is not real, it is just a toy that I take out and play with once in a while.

Of course all of these canned answers are varied upon the person making the inquiry, I get the question all the time on my street rods, is it steel or plastic, based upon the persons attitude I give appropriate response so as not to offend. Later Ray

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I got "the" question on Friday night. The guy got the nerve up to ask the question after standing looking at it for about 10 min. I said "No, It's a replica." Poof! He was gone

[lloyds1]

ok, ok so I just thought of a response to "the" question if the person asking seems like a jerk..........

"as far as you know"