And, so...what do YOU drive?

[awfink55]

Just yesterday I stopped at a farmers market to pick up a couple things on my Sunday cruise through the countryside. A very nice lady was so excited to look at my ERA, she never asked if it was an original Shelby or a replica. She did ask to take some pictures for her husband. I said better yet, climb in and I'll take a picture of you behind the wheel. I've never seen someone so excited, I know I made her day and mine too.

[Dangerous Doug]

Originally Posted by awfink55

Just yesterday I stopped at a farmers market to pick up a couple things on my Sunday cruise through the countryside. A very nice lady was so excited to look at my ERA, she never asked if it was an original Shelby or a replica. She did ask to take some pictures for her husband. I said better yet, climb in and I'll take a picture of you behind the wheel. I've never seen someone so excited, I know I made her day and mine too.

This is my usual experience as well. It's pretty common for me to get people behind the wheel for a photo opp, or to answer questions of those that are sincerely interested in Cobras.

Yes, my ERA is a kit. I did most of the work on it myself, including building the 331 up from a short block. It was a lot of work that I truly enjoyed. Does the term "kit" accurately describe it? I don't think so.

FordRacing65: You truly seem a bit fixated on penises. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but clubcobra.com may not be the forum for you. Perhaps you've confused "clubcobra.com" with "Club Cobra"? Google it. You just might find your new happy place.

[mdross1]

Originally Posted by awfink55

Just yesterday I stopped at a farmers market to pick up a couple things on my Sunday cruise through the countryside. A very nice lady was so excited to look at my ERA, she never asked if it was an original Shelby or a replica. She did ask to take some pictures for her husband. I said better yet, climb in and I'll take a picture of you behind the wheel. I've never seen someone so excited, I know I made her day and mine too.

This same thing happened to me at Sanair Dragway in Canada 25 yrs. or so ago. It too was an ERA which we have the pictures of me sitting in. That day was all I needed shortly after that purchased my kit. I am the same in return for those curious about a Cobra kit and how they compare to the CSX cars.

[mudhenk27]

I posted this already in the scratchbuilder forum, but it seems to fit here...I think you guys might appreciate it. Turns out the answer to prevent your car being called a kit is simple.

I have a beautiful red Hi-Tech built by Craig Coombe. I was at a local car show last week and overheard a spectator tell his girlfriend, "This is one of those kit cars...a real one would be blue with white stripes."

Good to know.

Bill

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by mdross1

This same thing happened to me at Sanair Dragway in Canada 25 yrs. or so ago. It too was an ERA which we have the pictures of me sitting in. That day was all I needed shortly after that purchased my kit. I am the same in return for those curious about a Cobra kit and how they compare to the CSX cars.

Which CSX cars? The ones built circa 1962 to 1968 or 1996 to present?

The originals were kits also depending on your definition of "kit". However, if you use the Registry's definition it is not and neither are the current generation CSX cars.