When is a genuine Shelby no longer a Shelby

[CHANMADD]

So....If its made after Carroll's passing , is it also no longer a Real Shelby........?

[1985 CCX]

An old friend of mine states:

"The only original is CSX2000 the rest are replicas......"

An original 60's car is always original. I prefer the barn find however many want perfection which these cars were not. Old race cars were re-skinned, re-engined and re-everything. Probably depends upon the car to be honest. A fully restored car can still be a concours perfect car but could be considered overdone compared to 60's standards. Regardless = Original

Now when is a genuine Shelby no longer that, when it never went through Shelby facility is when. Is a car built in SA and shipped to independent dealer in the US for engine and start up a Genuine Shelby?.....................
I would say a 4000 car started at the SAI facility in Vegas = Genuine
My opinion a car that never saw a SAI facility = Hmmmm
Bigger question. Let the games begin..........

[jhv48]

It appears that the only individuals that question the legitimacy of a 1960's era cobra are those that either don't own one or own replicas.

To me, if it was built in the 60's, it is, and always will be, an original, genuine Shelby cobra. Everything else is a replica, no matter where it was built or who built it.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by jhv48

It appears that the only individuals that question the legitimacy of a 1960's era cobra are those that either don't own one or own replicas.

To me, if it was built in the 60's, it is, and always will be, an original, genuine Shelby cobra. Everything else is a replica, no matter where it was built or who built it.

I don't think this thread has anything to do with "replica" owners with questioning the legitimacy of 60's era Cobra. The question is actually quite interesting since at some point it does become somewhat farsical as to what constitutes an original Cobra when the only original pieice is a vin plate or some such other nominal part.

As to the second part of your statement the SAAC registry addresses that issue also but..you are certainly entitled to your own opinion.