Shelby CSX price increase!

[Stentor]

Originally Posted by RichardCSX6000

Here in the problem lies. Suppose you have a CSX 6000 chassis equipped with a Shelby built 427 engine which was installed by a Shelby Dealer, like my car. Replica? I think not. Vintage? No. Authentic Shelby? Yes. This would be the only combination I can think of that could qualify for the current CSX series to be a authentic Shelby. Not trying to step on any toes but how else could it happen?

Could you clarify your suggested criteria for qualifying as an "authentic" Shelby Cobra (e.g., must all criteria be met, or only some)?

For example, what if a CSX 4000/6000 car has a Shelby FE block, but the engine was not built by Carroll Shelby Engine Company? Is it an authentic Shelby, or not? What about a CSX 4000/6000 that has a NOS/vintage iron 427 FE engine?

I appreciate any elucidation you can provide.

[RichardCSX6000]

Originally Posted by Stentor

Could you clarify your suggested criteria for qualifying as an "authentic" Shelby Cobra (e.g., must all criteria be met, or only some)?

For example, what if a CSX 4000/6000 car has a Shelby FE block, but the engine was not built by Carroll Shelby Engine Company? Is it an authentic Shelby, or not? What about a CSX 4000/6000 that has a NOS/vintage iron 427 FE engine?

I appreciate any elucidation you can provide.

I believe firstly one would have to determine what one is trying to accomplish. Are you trying to REPLICATE a older model vehicle? In this case your FE 427 example could be valid in my opinion. Are you attempting to keep the vehicle as Shelby authentic as possible but NOT necessary REPLICATE a vintage model? In this case I believe that one would strive to make it authentic by using the example given by me in the early post. I believe that their are several ways to approach this hobby with different enthusiasts from different perspectives.