Replica or a modern reproduction?

[jhv48]

"Since it is written, it therefore must be true!"

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Originally Posted by jhv48

"Since it is written, it therefore must be true!"

You of course have the right to live in your own private little world and belief in your own opinions as preeminent.

I'll ascribe to SAAC's view. I believe it's the their view has just slightly more gravitas then yours. Just MHO.

Dimis: Things really must be upside down in your part of the world. All that blood rushing to your head.

I ascribe to SAAC's view. I can't worry about what every "poor sod" may be thinking or understands. I answer the question truthfully and factually correct. If they inquire further and I have the time I am more then happy to discuss my Shelby Cobra with anyone willing to listen.

What I say is clearly truthful and more accurate then those who don't own a Cobra original or current production answering for instance "FFR Cobra", Spf Cobra, Backdraft Cobra, ERA Cobra etc. etc...None of the forgoing are Cobras and this answer gives poor sod you refer the wrong impression it is what it clearly is not even close too.

You know its funny you said what you said as I'm not surprised you passed on the opportunity to own a Continuation Cobra based on your reasoning skills and "debating skills" although you were at a disadvantage since the truth and facts are on my side.

Cheers.

P.S. Is your "polish thing" a Kirkham if you know?

[Nedsel]

Something no one has yet thrown into the equation is the fact that when the 2008 Registry was published, SAAC was going through a difficult time with Shelby, the man. Back then, he was threatening to shut down the club if it didn't jump through various hoops for him. These included the removal of some of the officers for unspecified offenses, as well as the demand that SAAC send him literally all of their historical documents - those he had given the club, as well as those the club and its registrars had managed to locate on their own - so that he and his new company could take over management and publication of the registry. It was clear that this was simply a marketing gambit, and that the Cobra's history could likely be adjusted or embellished in order to sell more new cars. Hence SAAC stood its ground and, while the club accepted certain compromises, flatly refused to relinquish the registry. Now that Shelby is no longer with us, it will be interesting to see how the next registry handles its description of the modern Cobras being built by Shelby's surviving entities.

[OnyxRider]

Originally Posted by Nedsel

so that he and his new company could take over management and publication of the registry. It was clear that this was simply a marketing gambit, and that the Cobra's history could likely be adjusted or embellished in order to sell more new cars. Hence SAAC stood its ground and, while the club accepted certain compromises, flatly refused to relinquish the registry. Now that Shelby is no longer with us, it will be interesting to see how the next registry handles its description of the modern Cobras being built by Shelby's surviving entities.

What compromises were made? I remember Shelby wanted all the financials and the kitchen sink too?

Shelby's press release.....


Carroll Shelby's press release

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Originally Posted by Nedsel

Something no one has yet thrown into the equation is the fact that when the 2008 Registry was published, SAAC was going through a difficult time with Shelby, the man. Back then, he was threatening to shut down the club if it didn't jump through various hoops for him. These included the removal of some of the officers for unspecified offenses, as well as the demand that SAAC send him literally all of their historical documents - those he had given the club, as well as those the club and its registrars had managed to locate on their own - so that he and his new company could take over management and publication of the registry. It was clear that this was simply a marketing gambit, and that the Cobra's history could likely be adjusted or embellished in order to sell more new cars. Hence SAAC stood its ground and, while the club accepted certain compromises, flatly refused to relinquish the registry. Now that Shelby is no longer with us, it will be interesting to see how the next registry handles its description of the modern Cobras being built by Shelby's surviving entities.

I think SAAC's analysis of the current production Cobras is dead on correct and well thought out and very fair. Consistency is the key to credibility. As to the Surviving entities after DOD for Shelby American I don't see why the vehicles produced after DOD for Carroll would be treated any differently than those produced before. Ferraris built after Enzo died are still Ferraris.

The fact remains, current production Cobras are and will always be undeniably Shelby Cobras legally and factually.

Just my 2 cents.