Misconceptions

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

You have authentic original Ford GTs (GT40s). You have authentic '05/06 Ford GTs. You have authentic '69/70 Boss 302 Mustangs. You have authentic '012/'013 Boss 302 Mustangs.

Again the "kit" issue and the "replica" issue is a red herring to me and irrelevant to my analysis as to the Continuation Shelby Cobras which is a very simple analysis.

You can call it a red herring. I call it a KEY differentiating and critical point.

Of the cars you own, there's only one that is/was not legally sold in the US as a completed car (aka KIT car) and the only one that attempts to replicate or clone (see Dolly The Sheep) an original. The Shelby Cobra Replica.

As you stated, there's no argument that it's a true replica. No argument. Ned Scudder, the SAAC Cobra Registrar, and one of the leading experts on the 1960's Shelby Cobras, said your car is a REPLICA. The others are not kits nor replicas.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

You can call it a red herring. I call it a KEY differentiating and critical point.

Of the cars you own, there's only one that is/was not legally sold in the US as a completed car (aka KIT car) and the only one that attempts to replicate or clone (see Dolly The Sheep) an original. The Shelby Cobra Replica.

As you stated, there's no argument that it's a true replica. No argument. Ned Scudder, the SAAC Cobra Registrar, and one of the leading experts on the 1960's Shelby Cobras, said your car is a REPLICA. The others are not kits nor replicas.

Uh, Okaaay. That's your analysis. Your entitled to think whatever you want. Not trying to change your mind or convince you.

No argument on the replica issue. It must replicate the original if it is going to be a Shelby Cobra Continuation series Cobra. By its very nature.

No argument on the "kit" issue technically since they were sold in kit form. Not sure if they still are.

Doesn't change the bottom line for me which is the crucial issue for me.

While the FGT isn't replicating the original per say it is a car which follows its form. It is a genuine true Ford GT just as the original series Ford GT. Same with the Boss. Only difference with the Shelby is that it clones or near exactly replicates the original again to be a continuation of the original car. Irrelevant to me as to the essence of what the car is. Same as to "kit". Again the original cars would be considered "kits" today if being produced as they were back then. No different than the SPF.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Uh, Okaaay. That's your analysis. Your entitled to think whatever you want. Not trying to change your mind or convince you.

No argument on the replica issue. It must replicate the original if it is going to be a Shelby Cobra Continuation series Cobra. By its very nature.

No argument on the "kit" issue technically since they were sold in kit form. Not sure if they still are.

Doesn't change the bottom line for me which is the crucial issue for me.

While the FGT isn't replicating the original per say it is a car which follows its form. It is a genuine true Ford GT just as the original series Ford GT. Same with the Boss. Only difference with the Shelby is that it clones or near exactly replicates the original again to be a continuation of the original car. Irrelevant to me as to the essence of what the car is. Same as to "kit". Again the original cars would be considered "kits" today if being produced as they were back then. No different than the SPF.

Uh, Okaaay. That's your analysis. Your entitled to think whatever you want. Not trying to change your mind or convince you.

However, I'm not a Shelby historian, but I believe the original 1960's Cobras could be purchased from a dealer, 100% complete, with a warranty and driven off the dealer's car lot, with title, registration and tags forthcoming in the mail.

That's not the case for the modern Shelby replica. Either you hire a private shop or you do the work yourself to complete the rest of the car post sale. And the Shelby Cobra replica cannot be titled and registered in CA without one of 500 exemptions each year because the car doesn't meet current safety and emissions requirements for 2015. That wasn't the case for the 1960's era Shelby Cobras.