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

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Well, SAAC can change the Registry if they choose, don't really care, but it doesn't change the fact that the Continuation Shelbys are genuine Shelby Cobras. The current Registry recognizes the obvious and is factually correct. So they would have to basically say, hey we were all wrong and explain why they were wrong.

They may make original owners happy and non Shelby owners happy who will pile on and then swear allegiance to the Registry and then cite it non stop but it will alienate a lot of other members who own current gen Shelbys. Owners of originals shouldn't feel marginalized. They own originals. Clearly the brass ring. They just want to make sure no one else is recognized as owning genuine Cobras. Petty and selfish.

In the end, my title clearly says what it is and so does my id chassis plate. I don't need anyone else or any other club or organization to tell me what it is. Just saying the 40th World Registry has it correct and fairly and logically dealt with the issue.

I don't think they'll (SAAC) have to admit to anything that haven't already incorporated into the Registry. Some humans had a marketing meeting and it went awry, and instead of "true replica", these falable humans decided on "continuation". "They'll sell better that way", they rejoiced.

SAAC and SAI can just have a mutual (or not mutual) parting of the ways. SAAC will track the originals and Shelby and SPF can handle tracking of the replicas. What's the big deal. Don't make things harder than they have to be. SAAC just disassociates itself with the modern era Shelbys, Kirkhams and SPF's. However, I highly doubt that any organization can do the brilliant job that the SAAC Registrars do. Good luck there.

As for titles, CA calls them all SPCNS or Specially Constructed Vehicles. States can call them whatever they want to call them. Every state is different. If CSX4206 were to get sold here in CA and someone is able to register it, though highly doubtful, since it's a completed kit car that cannot meet current safety and emissions requirements, then CA will call it an SPCNS.