CSX3026 which is the real cobra

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Originally Posted by patrickt

Ehhhh, I don't know.... It's kind of like just offering up a placebo to people. If it helps them enjoy life by thinking they're seeing an original Cobra, and you're not stealing money from them, then what's the harm? Anyone that knows even a little bit about these cars can tell the difference between an ERA and an original, so I say "what's the big deal?"

Exactly. Every State has a ruling on VIN's so, its probably best if anyone who is running one of these reproduction plates on their car to check with your own State DMV. I've read the published language written for FL., and it seems clear but, I will contact FL. DMV this week, ask if they will delve into it further and give me an opinion. Cannot speak for the other 2 states this car was titled in, or your individual states but, the best solution here is to simply remove the "Shelby" tag. I'm legal as long as the original ERA VIN is unaltered... I could care less about this tin plate. The replicar 'fantasy' has to stop somewhere.
Thanks everyone for all your input.