Why does every thread here devolve into a "Real" vs. "Replica" argument?

[mrmustang]

I prefer the SeaMaster, less ostentatious, shows the owner has good taste



Then again, for vacations in Cancun, I prefer a simple Expedition



Shows I can care less if it gets lost or stolen

Originally Posted by Jamo

Well, isn't that just the cutest little thing. 1,000 feet...that is best described as damp. For those of us with no shortcomings but in need of something that emphasizes impeccable taste and the unquestionable need for big blocks, there is truly only one...the Omega PloProf. Cousteau had a hand in its design back in the day.

[DAVID GAGNARD]

Originally Posted by Jamo

Well, isn't that just the cutest little thing. 1,000 feet...that is best described as damp. For those of us with no shortcomings but in need of something that emphasizes impeccable taste and the unquestionable need for big blocks, there is truly only one...the Omega PloProf. Cousteau had a hand in its design back in the day.

Big guy, nice time piece,but if by chance you fall in a lake, you'll drown left wrist first with that thing on.......

David

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by DAVID GAGNARD

Big guy, nice time piece,but if by chance you fall in a lake, you'll drown left wrist first with that thing on.......

David

...or swim in circles

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by Jamo

Well, isn't that just the cutest little thing. 1,000 feet...that is best described as damp. For those of us with no shortcomings but in need of something that emphasizes impeccable taste and the unquestionable need for big blocks, there is truly only one...the Omega PloProf. Cousteau had a hand in its design back in the day.

Neat watch. I have an Omega Sea Master. Big by my standards but very nice.

Also, just had some creamed herring for break the fast. It was good.

[Joe's Garage]

Interesting observation, countless posts separating the continuation from being a "kit car" or "replica" but a genuine Shelby Cobra. Now they are nothing more than "red herrings" and of no importance

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by Joe's Garage

Interesting observation, countless posts separating the continuation from being a "kit car" or "replica" but a genuine Shelby Cobra. Now they are nothing more than "red herrings" and of no importance

Correctamundo.

The key to understanding the difference and the issue is in my posts.

You can also buy a World Registry and read it.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Correctamundo.

The key to understanding the difference and the issue is in my posts.

You can also buy a World Registry and read it.

We understand that "kit car" and "replica" are red herrings to you, but not for others.

The World Registry also contains a story that the CSX4000's were considered "true replicas", and "component" cars, but for marketing purposes, they decided to call them continuations.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

We understand that "kit car" and "replica" are red herrings to you, but not for others.

The World Registry also contains a story that the CSX4000's were considered "true replicas", and "component" cars, but for marketing purposes, they decided to call them continuations.

Not entirely accurate. Shelby didn't want to refer to them as Kits. Component cars was more palatable to him. But I get your drift. Yes, yes. True. true.

But again, any car that is going to be sold without meeting todays safety regulations and emissions regulations would have to be sold in "kit" fashion. Even the original Cobras today if production never stopped would have to be sold in kit fashion.

To me its a "so what".

But the Registry also says other things too... Dare I go there? Keep reading.

BTW I love pickled herring in the white cream sauce. Yummy.

[dallas_]

Going back to the original question, maybe it's because these threads get more views and posts these days than any other topic.

(unless it's in the Aussie sub-forum, those guys still seem to talk about cars)

[fasterpatrick]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Not entirely accurate. Shelby didn't want to refer to them as Kits. Component cars was more palatable to him. But I get your drift. Yes, yes. True. true.

But again, any car that is going to be sold without meeting todays safety regulations and emissions regulations would have to be sold in "kit" fashion. Even the original Cobras today if production never stopped would have to be sold in kit fashion.

To me its a "so what".

But the Registry also says other things too... Dare I go there? Keep reading.

BTW I love pickled herring in the white cream sauce. Yummy.

I don't say much here, well because I usually don't give it much thought when these "P" Matches start. I get the feeling all that matters to you is that your car is in the "book".

Be happy it is and it probably cost you a lot to make sure it got in there, for me I don't care about if my car is authentic or not it sure is fun and a lot of people say it is beautiful. Now my car is no where near looking real and I get asked all the time if it is, my reply is I don't have the check book for a real one. Now I could care less what you paid to make sure your car was "in the Book" but I know what I have for less than 20K and five years of the satisfaction of building the car I wanted "From Scratch no less", It's stupid fast handles like it's on rails and I can get parts to keep it on the road at NAPA. Does that make my car better than anyone else, HELL NO.

I'll go back and sit in my corner with all the replica owners now and watch.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Not entirely accurate. Shelby didn't want to refer to them as Kits. Component cars was more palatable to him. But I get your drift. Yes, yes. True. true.

But again, any car that is going to be sold without meeting todays safety regulations and emissions regulations would have to be sold in "kit" fashion. Even the original Cobras today if production never stopped would have to be sold in kit fashion.

To me its a "so what".

But the Registry also says other things too... Dare I go there? Keep reading.

BTW I love pickled herring in the white cream sauce. Yummy.

And the SAAC Cobra Registrar, a leading expert in this area, states for the record something else. Dare I go there?

As far as I'm concerned the SAAC Registry is full of human input, which is subject to change over time. The next version of human input may (hopefully) change.

[Igofastr]

I like "red herrings"...developed a taste for them while in Sweden years ago. They are especially tasty pickled. On the other hand, do not eat "surstromming." Trust me on this.

Now back to your outdated timepieces...er, kitcars, replicas and such.

[trularin]

I confess - I have not read every response to this thread.

However I speculate the following:

Other than the humor and satisfaction at poking member(s) who feel they are better than others ( please note I have not put ANY names in this statement ), the idea of having something remarkable/special/unique and "any other word that fills the bill" excites that person to defend their possession and decision to own that item.

Just an idea - the statement is in no way a position to be implied.

Tru

[Joe's Garage]

The only revision I would like to see is "... limit the SAAC registry to cars from the 60's that were actually built then ..."

Figuring out new ways to partition the various "classes" and including them is just another update to what already exists, still makes the registry a fat catch-all Ford/replica car mag.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by Joe's Garage

The only revision I would like to see is "... limit the SAAC registry to cars from the 60's that were actually built then ..."

Figuring out new ways to partition the various "classes" and including them is just another update to what already exists, still makes the registry a fat catch-all Ford/replica car mag.

I'm sure you would like to see that revision. You would refer to it non stop.

Unfortunately for you the Registry says what it clearly says.

[LMH]

Not true. John Tojeiro left AC after designing the Ace. Alan Turner did some redesigning of the Ace and the Ace 2.6. The Cobra was basically a 2.6 Ace with fender flares for the then new Dunlop 5.5" wheels. Shelby did not design the Cobra but did develop the racing versions. Alan Turner is pretty much responsible for the design of the Cobra.
Larry

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by LMH

Not true. John Tojeiro left AC after designing the Ace. Alan Turner did some redesigning of the Ace and the Ace 2.6. The Cobra was basically a 2.6 Ace with fender flares for the then new Dunlop 5.5" wheels. Shelby did not design the Cobra but did develop the racing versions. Alan Turner is pretty much responsible for the design of the Cobra.
Larry

Larry. Good post. Bingo.

[LMH]

You guys got it all wrong... THIS is THE watch:

Larry

[RodKnock]

[LMH]