|
Quote:
LMH: No you are wrong. The OP was inquiring in regard to his SPF. Anyway just to make you happy Larry, I'll answer the question that wasn't asked: when I am asked if my Cobra is real I say yes, its a "Continuation Series Shelby Cobra". If the question is "is it original" the answer is "no, its a Continuation Series Shelby Cobra". Hey, Anthony is right! this is just like old times. :) |
The Shelby American CSX series has direct lineage to the original, no other "cobra variant" can make that claim, hence the proper SAAC distinction.
Following the FIA World Manufacturing Championship in 1965, Shelby American began work on upgrading our signature roadster design. In 1966 we debuted the 427 S/C, our most powerful high-performance roadster, for street and competition (S/C). We developed independent suspension, fortified the frame to handle the increase in torque, and made adjustments to the body to set it apart from our other models. We resumed production of the Cobra 427 S/C (CSX4000-series) in 1997 and they’re available today in aluminum or fiberglass. Shelby American Inc. - 2012 GT350 You may not like it, but the fact remains your kit car replica does not equal a CSX in the eyes of SAAC, nor should it. If that bothers you then you should have bought a CSX. |
Quote:
If that's how you answer the question, I feel better about you then! Larry |
Quote:
|
And a lot of us could care less what SAAC says. The only real original Cobras were built in the 60's. Everything else is a reproduction including CSX cars. Shelby licensed my Cobra to be built so what. It's still a reproduction of the original.
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
You guys at it again????:eek:
I wish that when the word Cobra is used with vehicles it would mean the original 1960's ones. See I had to state original and should not have done so. I wish that everything else would frigging have words added like reproduction, replica, tribute or whatever!!!! You know how many hours over the years looking at BS ads for non "original" Cobras? Too frigging many!!! I |
Shelby American did run ads in Kit Car Magazine did they not?
Ralphy |
We could make it a lot worse! "Cobra" actually only applies to the leaf spring cars.
No, I better not go there! Larry |
Quote:
What I am doing is making sure you and those like you here who set forth you homespun self serving "personal" dribble as to "your view" of Continuation Cobra and a Cobra which is now part of Cobra history too stands clearly corrected on a public forum where many who are interested in the hobby come visit aren't misinformed by the garbage you guys spew about this terrific and significant car and part of Shelby and Cobra history. There, I said it. Cheers. P.S. AL427SBF: Very interesting point and you are 100% right. The Spf, FFR, ERAs and the rest etc...are actually replicas of the Continuation Cobra also. That's gonna drive the peanut gallery here wild! :LOL: Wow, that really helps put it in perspective. Excellent point!!!!! |
Quote:
:confused:But how's that possible since many of the replicas were built before the Continuation Cars? Duh...:confused: Also I can't remember which manufacture it was. But it was clearly stated they copied the body of an Original they had got hold of. They even gave the chassis number. BS Glory be, now it's the Continuation Car that made The Replicas popular not an Original. :LOL::LOL::LOL: Ralphy |
Quote:
I would say the CSX is actually what is being copied versus the original, ain't that a biatch :LOL: |
Cool! So I can buy an exact copy of a Continuation for maybe 1/3rd the price? Sounds like a winner to me!:cool: Oh....No.... someone's price gouging it looks.
Quote:
Ralphy |
Quote:
|
It was an April Fools joke by Honda. They obviously know the definition of a kit. Unlike some posters here.
Quote:
|
Thought the Registry identifies them as original Shelby Cobra (from the 60's), genuine Shelby Cobras (beginning in mid 90's), and replica Cobras?
Regarding what to call the cars made after after the 60's; guess it only really matters to the owners. |
I must be a very small minority -
I don't give a rats a$rse about the history of the car mine is not a tribute or replica I have not tried to re create the original cars even if I could I would never buy an original 60's Cobra I bought my "box of bits" because I love the look of the cars and the driving experience of the MODERN running gear and technology - superior in every way to the "Originals" - bar the wank factor IF NOT FOR KIT CARS and the industry surrounding them no one (in the general public) would know about the originals - they would have languished into history - even old Shelby himself jumped on the wagon and revived the continuation series - that would never have happened if he had not seen the interest in the kits being produced oh and by the way when asked, I tell them it is a custom AC built to my specifications, just like Shelby did. I also hold the utmost respect for those guys that BUILD their cars, whatever they call them - rather than pull out a fat cheque book to buy them (oh and have someone fit a motor and trans ) (puts flame suit on) |
Some 500yrs on... Here is our friend who believes he doesn't need saving.
But Galileo, the world is flat... The world is flat! The "self serving" world authority says so! My humble thought for the day to you sir. "Never believe any self proclaimed authority when it has a vested interest." Just saying. Ps. Else Evan you are correct in suggesting the SAAC registry say x-y-z... But people should also know that part of the registry has some conflict of interest. No? |
Quote:
When people ask about my car I say it is a real Shelby Cobra. Not original, but real. I am very careful to explain the difference and educate them on the continuation cars. I'm giving them a factual answer and not implying I own something I don't. After reading this thread it seems to me the CSX owners who have chimed in are more likely to give an unambiguous answer than some owners of other brands. |
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:46 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: