How do you handle the questions?

[Paul F]

Why does this question give people so much angst? We've discussed this a few times. The answer is 'It is a kit car'. I know you don't think so, but if it isn't a 196x Cobra, it is a kit car; at least in the eyes of the person that is asking (this includes Shelby continuation cars per judges Rogers, Walsh and Bergsman). They just want to know if they are looking at a 196x car or a reproduction. That's all.

Are you not proud of your car? Do you not want to call it a kit car? Do you want to fool people that it is a 196x Cobra? Is there some ego that needs to be satisfied? Are you like Evan? Do you need to let everyone know how much you spent on it and how wonderful your Cobra copy is and it is not a kit made of random parts? What is this person asking the question to you and what do you care what they think?

If it is not a 196x Cobra, it's a kit. No, it's not a reproduction or a replica or a car built from the ground up with great engineering. That's not what they are asking. They are asking if it is a 196x Cobra. Nothing more.

I just say yes, its a kit. Then we usually have a nice conversation about it.