Replica or a modern reproduction?

[Paul F]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

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In the meantime what remains an undeniable truth regardless of the SAAC editor in chief's views is that what continuation owners own are current production Shelby Cobras. He can't change the facts either.

That is an undeniable fact. The other undeniable fact is that in the context of the original post - nobody cares. No matter how it is documented in the registry, it still isn't a Cobra from the 1960s. Now that's a Cobra. Sure, your's is a Shelby Cobra. Its a real Cobra, but it isn't a real Cobra.

In a conversation at a car show, if you told a Thunderbird enthusiast you owned a T-Bird, you would peak their interest. When you both walk up to your 2002 T-Bird, well.... who cares? It's not a T-Bird. It's not a real T-Bird. Yes, it is a genuine Ford Thunderbird. That is undeniable. But it really isn't is it? Not in the context that enthusiasts view it. They wanted to see a 1955-57 T-Bird.

It's obvious you have great pride in your car and enjoy it very much. My point is that no matter what re-make we own, if we don't have a 1960's Cobra, we shouldn't cloud the conversation nor let our ego/pride/insecurities cloud up the conversation with an innocent that walks up to us and asks if its real or if its original. They only care about one thing. Adding anything else to the answer 'no' is for your benefit, not theirs. If they want to know more, they will ask.

This lengthy discussion shows how hung up we are about it. But nobody else cares.

Well, I'm full of popcorn. See you guys the next time this comes up.

Evan, if you're ever in the San Francisco Bay area, post a note. It would be fun to meet over breakfast or drinks.