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

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Very simply the current Registry is accurate and correct in it's analysis and definitions.

Sure page 30 separates the definition of a "Kit Car or Replica" from the Shelby and Kirkham, but the definition of "Kit Car or Replica" actually fits the Shelby and Kirkham replicas quite well, the definition being "Any car with a body which approximates the original Cobra shape..."

The Kirkham and Shelby replicas fit this definition nicely too.

But, there's more...

Page 708 states "This left true replicas-like Shelby's CSX4000's-to come up with another name to describe themselves. Because he did not want his cars devalued by using the term 'replica', Shelby chose 'Component Cobra'. This separated his cars from all the rest, the riff-raff..."

Or how about page 23 "...presently there are more Cobra-like vehicles being built, some built by Carroll Shelby himself..."

And later on the same page (page 23): "Any type of Cobra-like vehicle, from CSX3000 completion cars to the CSX 4000/7000/8000 component Cobras, to AC MKIVs. to Kirkham Cobras..."

There, I'll quote chapter and verse, since you NEVER do. Skewed my a$$. There's enough references to Shelby and his replicas or Cobra-like cars than you care to admit.

Originally Posted by REAL 1

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.

Originally Posted by REAL 1

As far as how California or any state claaaifys any of these cars is completely valueless to the issue.

I only mentioned title classifications, because seemed to get some level of satisfaction that your state classifies your car as a Shelby Cobra. WhoopDeeDoo! Shelby Cobra replicas owners in CA gets their cars classified as SPCNS. WhoopDeeDoo! States can call them chimpanzees, if all I care, doesn't make it anything but a replica.

[Joe's Garage]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

... The World Registry, a world wide recognized authoritative text agrees with my analysis and states hand in hand what I have said for years.

I was ahead of the Registry in this regard ...

Good to know, I hope they mentioned you in the credits section as the man who came up with the Registry "outline". By default that makes you on board with the Registry's definitions and classifications true?

Originally Posted by RodKnock

... Page 708 states "This left true replicas-like Shelby's CSX4000's-to come up with another name to describe themselves. Because he did not want his cars devalued by using the term 'replica', Shelby chose 'Component Cobra'. This separated his cars from all the rest, the riff-raff..."

Or how about page 23 "...presently there are more Cobra-like vehicles being built, some built by Carroll Shelby himself..."

And later on the same page (page 23): "Any type of Cobra-like vehicle, from CSX3000 completion cars to the CSX 4000/7000/8000 component Cobras, to AC MKIVs. to Kirkham Cobras..." ...

I agree they got it right too, we're good here, carry on good peeps, carry on.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by Joe's Garage

Good to know, I hope they mentioned you in the credits section as the man who came up with the Registry "outline". By default that makes you on board with the Registry's definitions and classifications true?



I agree they got it right too, we're good here, carry on good peeps, carry on.

No I wasn't mentioned in the credits but I was ahead of the issue and got it right.

Again, Rodknock you are taking snipets out of context but I'lll let you keep doing that if it makes you feel better. Like someone here said if you squint hard enough I guess it says what you would like it to say rather than what it does say when you read it in context and full.

But hey, whatever makes you happy.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Again, Rodknock you are taking snipets out of context but I'lll let you keep doing that if it makes you feel better. Like someone here said if you squint hard enough I guess it says what you would like it to say rather than what it does say when you read it in context and full.

Nope not out of context. Right there in the Registry and I guarantee it was written that way, with references to a Shelby CSX4000 as a "true replica" and "Cobra-like," for obvious reasons. Because it is.

Actually, I think you have to analyze everything all together to understand what was written by the volunteers at SAAC. Why write it like that in the 1st place? Because it is what it is. A genuine Shelby Cobra replica.