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

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Joe's Garage

Although a nice thought, I have no confidence that anything will change. When you can sell them @ $150 a pop, it's not in your best interest to bite the hand that feeds you, the broader the buying base the better. The SAAC Registry could care less about following any standards for inclusion, it's all about making money.

Here are a few of Ned's (the SAAC Cobra Registrar) previous comments on this subject:

Originally Posted by Nedsel

It's easy. Read the registry. If the car isn't listed under the section covering cars built in the 60's, it belongs elsewhere.

"Elsewhere" is not defined.

Originally Posted by Nedsel

Or, we could limit the SAAC registry to cars from the 60's that were actually built then, too.

Sounds like the SAAC Cobra Registrar is considering or has considered limiting the Registry to just the genuine (1960's) Shelby Cobras.

Originally Posted by Nedsel

As for the inclusion of the new cars in the SAAC registry, I have yet to be advised exactly what is supposed to be happening. Some time ago it was decided (or so I thought) that SAAC would deal with the historic cars, and let Shelby American handle the replicas they have made. The DenBeste press release says their cars will be submitted to/ included in the SAAC registry, but that's as much as has been said. I can say with certainty that these cars will not appear with the cars from the 60's regardless of their chassis numbers or whatever they are eventually called.

This statement by Ned was made on 5/20/2015. Sounds like there may be a separation of the genuine 1960's Shelby Cobras and the modern replicas, including the Kirkhams, coming sooner than we think. Changes could be afoot as we speak.