Mystery solved. Shelby Trust to sell Real Cobras

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Cobras are art, especially a polished Kirkham Cobra.

However, this is not about history, since these cars are being completed in Year 2015. These Shelby Cobras are about M-O-N-E-Y. Nothing more, nothing less. What "this" is about is MARKETING, persuading some very wealthy men and women to part with ALOT of money for another "special edition" (Evan, I won't use that word in this response) with some OEM parts, some reproduction parts and a GREAT BUNCH of present-day parts. And they can't be driven, which to me, is a fatal flaw. The bottom line is that the marque continues to be watered down with anniversary models, special editions, etc.

I disagree, because of the simple fact it uses all ORIGINAL parts, Kirkhams, New Shelbys and old, like David said, are not as original as these, David I'm surprised you don't get one, they are very cool...

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

I disagree, because of the simple fact it uses all ORIGINAL parts, Kirkhams, New Shelbys and old, like David said, are not as original as these, David I'm surprised you don't get one, they are very cool...

No it doesn't use all original parts. That's simply NOT true.

1. The chassis is a modern chassis and not built in 1965.
2. The body is an aluminum Kirkham body, which are thicker than original. And I'm not sure if the bodies are made the same way as they did in 1965.
3. Not the original roll bar, but same size.
4. Not the iron medium riser heads, but new Shelby heads.
5. Reproduction suspension, brake rotors and reproduction Girling brake calipers.
6. No magnesium Halibrands.

I'm sure I'm missing a few things, but chassis and body are the big ones.

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Also, as I read this press release, these cars are not being sold through Shelby American but through the Carroll Shelby Trust. Remember the press release mentions that proceeds will go towards the museum in Gardena and not to the Shelby American stock value...

Originally Posted by fordracing65

I disagree, because of the simple fact it uses all ORIGINAL parts, Kirkhams, New Shelbys and old, like David said, are not as original as these, David I'm surprised you don't get one, they are very cool...

I'd rather spend my money on a new Integrex...like the one we just bought. As much as I love these cars, my heart is actually in manufacturing. I just love to make cool things. Go back and read my posts...carefully.

David

[Bernica]

I imagine the next edition of the Cobra Registry will contain a special section detailing the story of these cars and how they came into existence.

[thorconstr]

Originally Posted by David Kirkham

I'd rather spend my money on a new Integrex...like the one we just bought. As much as I love these cars, my heart is actually in manufacturing. I just love to make cool things. Go back and read my posts...carefully.

David

You do make some very cool stuff!

[Three Peaks]

Originally Posted by David Kirkham

I'd rather spend my money on a new Integrex...like the one we just bought. As much as I love these cars, my heart is actually in manufacturing. I just love to make cool things. Go back and read my posts...carefully.

David

David,
I do envy you the great toys you get to play with every day. My driving passion behind building a "scratch built" cobra was for the fun of the build and to be as close to an original as I could afford. If I had the machinery you have available I would be like a kid in toyland.
If I lived closer I'd offer to give you a hand getting past your backlog just to work on these cars. Looks like I may be off work for a while here and I would have the time.

Bob