Originally Posted by 1ntCobra (Post 1249664)

This is so confusing. :confused: We have lawyers, the cobra registrar, at least one cobra book author, long time saac members all discussing what's real again. The registry has all of those pages to read, which will take forever. Maybe I should just ask my magic 8 ball? Or better yet, I'll ask my tea cup...

:JEKYLHYDE ;) :rolleyes: :LOL:

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Originally Posted by 1ntCobra (Post 1249858)

Oh NO! Not only did Shelby Automobiles use the slogan "Own the Real Thing" on tea cups, ... blah, blah, blah, blah

Originally Posted by Tutosnake (Post 1249821)

Please, help me out and forgive me. It is hard to identify people I have never met in person. It seems to me, however, that there is not one challenger to REAL 1's position that is an ORIGINAL owner in this thread. Indeed, it seems to me that all challengers are non-original owners. Is this true? If that were the case, then REAL 1 is addressing the wrong audience. Unless you own an original car, your comment is pretty superfluous and inconsequential. The issue here is between a CSX2000/3000 owner and a 4000/6000/7000 one. So far, and again correct me if I'm wrong, I have yet to witness an owner of an original challenge REAL 1. ERA, Kirkham, FF, are all very nice indeed, but they are NOT Shelby Cobras. They may arguably be, in some instances, a better product... but, guess what? They are NOT Shelby. I think REAL 1 has to relax, take the back seat, watch, and drive his car. There is no one on this earth that can convince this audience of the validity of a CSX Continuation car. Be that as it may, the fact remains. Original, real, copy, replica, kit, continuation... who cares. It is a Shelby Cobra, no matter how you approach and/or look at it. Ultimately, your paper work speaks for itself.
Just drive it.
I have expressed my full thought on this elsewhere.
In the meantime, somebody asked to talk about one's car, its virtues, its needs, etc., instead of the originality/authenticity issue. I made an attempt at digressing by telling you about my transmission, and no one paid attention. Obviously, then you are all fixated in a never ending issue. I guess it keeps some of you busy. I have no issue. I own a Shelby Cobra with the CSX6108 number. Does any one else?
Cheers!
Hector

Originally Posted by LightNFast (Post 1249862)

You're not alone, and it does appear the bashing is always from members that don't actually own Shelby Cobras. There's obviously some bad blood going on here but it's still disappointing that a Senior Member would call someone that purchased his car as a Shelby... and says it's a "real Cobra from Shelby" a liar. Other than resale value, that's the point of paying the premium... You can honestly say it's a real Shelby Cobra. I liar is one that calls their replica a "Cobra" unless of course it's a real Shelby.

I also highly doubt owners of 2000 & 3000 series cars care much about what replicas are called.

This thread isn't completely useless, it can always serve as a bad example.

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Originally Posted by LightNFast (Post 1249862)

.... but it's still disappointing that a Senior Member would call someone that purchased his car as a Shelby... and says it's a "real Cobra from Shelby" a liar.

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Originally Posted by jhv48 (Post 1249859)

No one disputes the fact that they are REAL.

But everyone disputes the fact that they are ORIGINAL.

The public only wants to know if they are ORIGINAL, even though they ask "is it real?"

Why is this so confusing to you guys?

Continuation cars are REAL Shelby Cobras, but not ORIGINAL Shelby Cobras. Tell the public what it wants to know. "No my car is not an ORIGINAL Shelby cobra, but it is a REAL Shelby cobra!" Then try and explain what you mean while they stare at you. Or you could just tell them the truth, "NO!" and be done with it!

Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1249869)

Well, actually I do own an original Shelby, so that blows your theory out of the water. Ask why CSX Continuation cars Re shut out of pebble beach or other such prestigious events. Or why Continuation series cars Re parked seperatly from CSX2000/3000 cars at other events. It is most certainly not done out of envy.

Truth s told I find more continuation series cars with a chip on their shoulders because there cars are not treated as equals to the CSX2000/3000 series cars. Perhaps because they bought in to the hype that SAI dished out while they were selling them. Expecting them to become the next overnight quality investment and double in value.

Bill S.

Originally Posted by REAL 1 (Post 1249848)

I fully realize that there are some that have their own agenda and will never agree publically and realized it years and years ago.

Originally Posted by LightNFast (Post 1249873)

That's my point. I didn't say owns a "Shelby" I said owns a "Shelby Cobra". You're slipping....

Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1249876)

No, you own a Shelby licensed component car. I say this as that is how SAIabeled and sold them. Unlike the CSX2000/3000 series cars which were mostly sold as turn key vehicles, the continuation series cars could not be legally sold as such. Shelby himself acknowledged the cars as component vehicles, why can't you? Does it make you feel superior to think otherwise?

Bill S.

Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1249869)

Well, actually I do own an original Shelby, so that blows your theory out of the water. Ask why CSX Continuation cars Re shut out of pebble beach or other such prestigious events. Or why Continuation series cars Re parked seperatly from CSX2000/3000 cars at other events. It is most certainly not done out of envy.

Truth s told I find more continuation series cars with a chip on their shoulders because there cars are not treated as equals to the CSX2000/3000 series cars. Perhaps because they bought in to the hype that SAI dished out while they were selling them. Expecting them to become the next overnight quality investment and double in value.

Bill S.

Originally Posted by LightNFast (Post 1249879)

I own a Superformance... You're having a real bad day - Please let it go.


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Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1249876)

No, you own a Shelby licensed component car. I say this as that is how SAIabeled and sold them. Unlike the CSX2000/3000 series cars which were mostly sold as turn key vehicles, the continuation series cars could not be legally sold as such. Shelby himself acknowledged the cars as component vehicles, why can't you? Does it make you feel superior to think otherwise?

Bill S.

Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1249886)

First, when I respond to these types of threads I do so knowing that it is just a form of mental masterbation. Rarely taken as an attack, nor meant personal. I like Evan, have had the pleasure of seeing him and his car up close and in person many times. We agree to disagree 99% of the time on this subject so do not read into it too seriously.

So are you saying your car is not licensed by SAI as a component vehicle :LOL:

Bill S.

Originally Posted by LightNFast (Post 1249892)

But why not - Let's bash anything or anyone that contributes to the success of Shelby's business.

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