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

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by jhv48

I had some time to do a little research.

Did you know that there are at least 37 States (possibly more, I just lost interest) that define (for vehicle registration purposes) what a "kit car" is?

And, guess what, every one of us (that doesn't own an original 60's era cobra) own kit cars. Go figure!

Also, anyone want to try and guess how many times Shelby Continuation Kit Cars have been featured in "Kit Car", "Complete Kit Car", "Kit Car Builder" or similar kit car magazines? I'll give you a hint, more than three times.

So, there you have it. The Government and "Kit Car Magazine" have spoken.

I thought of asking the Pope what he thought about the issue but he was too busy talking about the refugees, global warming, the environment and helping the poor to give us the church's opinion. Maybe next time I'm in Rome I'll try again.

Still won't satisfy REELKITCAR1!

Wait for it!

What is the definition used by the 37 states?

I have no problem with "Kit Car". Yes, I get it. Under todays regulations and governmental controls with safety standards, emissions which did not exist back in '62-'68 non of these cars whether Shelby Cobras or FFR can be sold as finished cars legally without having to comply with the bevy of safety and emissions regulations.

If SAI were still building and selling Cobras today and had continued non stop for the past 50 years using the same design, engines and materials without changing a thing they would not be allowed to do so. If the car was to say as it was the car would have to be sold in the same manner as the Continuations. So they would be "kits" today. Would they not?

But again, you continue to totally miss the point and the argument. Not concerned nor do I care about the term "Kit". I don't care nor am I concerned about the term "replica" They are red herrings to me. Maybe not you but that's fine.

What's important to me is that it is a Shelby Cobra. Yes, of course it's not an "original" but factually, legally and as recognized by the "World Registry of Cobras and GT40s" a genuine Shelby Cobra. That's not derogatory towards any other brand its just a statement of undeniable fact. Some here unfortunately see it as a derogation of what they own but that is their issue. Not mine, nor does it change the facts. Some here see it as a threat to what they own. There issue not mine.

If you are stuck on the dogma of the only real Cobras were the ones built in the 60s that's fine. You are entitled to your opinion. Its just that the facts, law and the World Registry say otherwise.