How do you handle the questions?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Do I have to teach you guys what an analogy is? Sheesh

Evan, you see, here's where you get off track. You elevate yourself above others, insult others and their intelligence, and that's just not nice. Please try to stick with the subject matter.

Whether we use Rolex watches, Indian motorcycles, Kirkham Cobras, etc. to compare with the Shelby Cobra, the answer is still the same. The Shelby Cobras built after 1967-1968 are all just replicas of the originals. The dashboard materials are different, the aluminum is different, wiring, brakes, suspension, differentials, glass, hardware, all different, etc. They just happen to be built by a successor company with the same or similar name. Shelby. Shelby had a marketing meeting and decided to use the term "Continuation" instead of "true replicas."

I think the really important question here, which you brought to the forefront is whether I would buy a 2nd Kirkham, if Kirkham ceased production for 30 years, and then began building replicas of replicas.

[Arvin]

My issue with this is that it usually comes from a guy with a, let's say, a tri-five chevy. New after-market frame, suspension, motor, brakes, suspension, interior, power windows, etc. Isn't your car a "kit car" too??!!!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Arvin

My issue with this is that it usually comes from a guy with a, let's say, a tri-five chevy. New after-market frame, suspension, motor, brakes, suspension, interior, power windows, etc. Isn't your car a "kit car" too??!!!

But at least the original metal body from the mid-1950's is still being used. The aluminum from the 1960's is not the same as the modern aluminum circa late 1990's thru today. In fact, Kirkham uses aluminum that is thicker than the originals (0.059" versus 0.050").

[Blue66]

Originally Posted by Arvin

My issue with this is that it usually comes from a guy with a, let's say, a tri-five chevy. New after-market frame, suspension, motor, brakes, suspension, interior, power windows, etc. Isn't your car a "kit car" too??!!!

Wouldn't that be "hot rodding" a car ??? I have a 88 Mazda RX7. Buick Turbo V6, 200R4 trans and a Ford 8.8 rear. I tell people it was a joint effort between Buick/Mazda. Lots believe me I think
Can't believe how upset guys are over a stupid old car

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Blue66

Wouldn't that be "hot rodding" a car ??? I have a 88 Mazda RX7. Buick Turbo V6, 200R4 trans and a Ford 8.8 rear. I tell people it was a joint effort between Buick/Mazda. Lots believe me I think
Can't believe how upset guys are over a stupid old car

Can you believe those rotary engine collector types?

If they have any question about lineage and authenticity, just show them your Rolex Submariner. That'll show them.