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06-19-2013, 08:24 PM
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Given that reproduction Cobras outnumber real cars by a factor of maybe 20:1, it's understandable that people might ask the question. I get it while driving in southern California all the time. It doesn't bother me. I respond truthfully, but often add "Seriously, what is the point of even asking the question? Do you think if it were a copy I'd tell you? Of course not. I'd say "Oh yeah, this baby's REAL," like - be honest - most replica owners do. If the person asking the question really wants to know, they'll follow up with the right questions. If they're just asking for the hell of it, they'll usually leave it alone.
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06-19-2013, 08:34 PM
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Very well put Ned, I have found that most people that ask are shocked when I tell them it is original because many have never seen one and only ask the question to be polite.
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06-20-2013, 05:43 AM
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A funny flip side to this scenario. I was at a cruise night awhile back with my slab replica, and this fellow comes over and while looking over my car says, you often don't get a chance to stand next to an original. I said you still haven't.  A number of my friends have replicas and not one of them say's that their's are originals. So in that respect, I humbly disagree with Mr. Ned.
John O
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06-20-2013, 07:11 AM
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John, I agree with you about the real vs replica. I never say mine is real. I don't think I would have the guts to drive a 2000 series or 3000 series on the street. You are at the mercy of the least intelligent person in your general area.
Jim
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06-20-2013, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Nedsel
It doesn't bother me. I respond truthfully, but often add "Seriously, what is the point of even asking the question? Do you think if it were a copy I'd tell you? Of course not. I'd say "Oh yeah, this baby's REAL," like - be honest - most replica owners do. If the person asking the question really wants to know, they'll follow up with the right questions. If they're just asking for the hell of it, they'll usually leave it alone.
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Maybe it's just me but that kind of statement is what makes the rest of us look like real a--holes. Why the sarcasm? Answer the question and be nice about it. Not everyone has your extensive knowlege about classic cars.
But what do I know, I drive a REAL, replica Cobra.
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06-20-2013, 08:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nedsel
Given that reproduction Cobras outnumber real cars by a factor of maybe 20:1, it's understandable that people might ask the question. I get it while driving in southern California all the time. It doesn't bother me. I respond truthfully, but often add "Seriously, what is the point of even asking the question? Do you think if it were a copy I'd tell you? Of course not. I'd say "Oh yeah, this baby's REAL," like - be honest - most replica owners do. If the person asking the question really wants to know, they'll follow up with the right questions. If they're just asking for the hell of it, they'll usually leave it alone.
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I've seen hundreds of replicas from all makes and talked to most of the owners and soo far, not one of them has ever tried to pass their car off as anything but a replica........
And I do know a couple of original owners who from time to time when asked say their car IS A replica!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I asked one guy WHY??? he said I don't want certain types of people to know I own an original for security reasons....
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06-20-2013, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by DAVID GAGNARD
I've seen hundreds of replicas from all makes and talked to most of the owners and soo far, not one of them has ever tried to pass their car off as anything but a replica........
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David, It might just be the way you approached the owners and ask the question. 
Several times I've been told about a Cobra that was at a show in the area and asked if I know the car. I explain it was a replica and with some disbelief the reply is, "No, the guy said it was real."
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06-20-2013, 09:25 AM
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I think it is a rhetorical question intended to serve another all to obvious purpose.
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06-20-2013, 09:30 AM
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I think more replica owners "fudge the truth" rather than tell it (CSX owners tend to be the greatest offenders). Personally, I go out of my way with any serious questioners to let them know that the only parts on my car that are even close to an original's time period are the block, alternator, and starter motor. I think every other part on the car was made after the year 2000.
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06-20-2013, 09:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A-Snake
David, It might just be the way you approached the owners and ask the question.
Several times I've been told about a Cobra that was at a show in the area and asked if I know the car. I explain it was a replica and with some disbelief the reply is, "No, the guy said it was real." |
Could be  ,but I never approach a vehicle/owner and the first words out of my mouth are: "Is it real?" to some,that is somewhat insulting,be it a Cobra or Shelby Mustang and I'm more respectful to the owner than that..
I look at the car and if the owner is there, I say something like: "Nice car" or " I really like your car" and while looking at it, look for the manufacters ID plate or something that would tell me what make it is...or I'm looking on the footbox for the CSX #.....
There are some makes/models I don't care for but I ALWAYS tell the owner "Nice car" whether I like it or not, it's his/her car and they built it the way they wanted to please themselves and I respect that......
I have a 66 GT350 clone/tribute/replica/etc. whatever you want to call it and I've literally been cursed and told how I ruined a perfectly good Fastback to make it into something it can never be...to each his own, I didn't let it bother me......
David
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