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

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Rod,
I don't believe KMP's to have a premium over CSX glass. Price wise those two models have been nearly identical for as long as I've been here. The CSX ally continuations, from all I've seen, do fetch a premium (and a premium was paid at purchase). The price for some KMP's being sold now, the few that are out there, are 'asking' for CSX ally prices, but not fetching. That's always my observation.

I never said KMP's have a premium over CSX alloy or glass. What I did say is that the premium between the two alloy cars narrows quite a bit as they both hit the used car market. 4pipes noted a $20,000 difference (CSX premium over KMP) , which is probably about right from what I've seen and heard.

There are two Kirkhams on eBay asking $170,000 and $190,000. Not sure what they'll fetch.

I already posted CSX4334 (alloy), asking $150,000 on Cobra Country, sold a couple months back. There are no KMP's on CobraCountry at the moment, but the last ones that I saw had fairly steep asking prices.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Interesting. Evan's 100% correct. The only 'real' debatable thing with CSX4/6 Cobras is that SAI isn't licensing themselves, they have a supplier for their own product. Yes, I know, not genuine, original, et al. Just to point that it's not a perfect simile.

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I thought Evan's comment on a separate "Which GT40?" thread was interesting and pertained to our discussion here:

Which GT40?

In Evan's words: "I like the fact the Spf's are factory built and have license from Safir and are th only cars legally that can be called GT40's from the factory. Replica of the original but a damn nice one and legally a GT40."

Hmmm. That same phrase certainly applies to his Shelby Cobra replica.

Yes. I am correct. On all counts. I don't apply double standards. There are some distinctions, however. The World Registry explains it clearly and logically. All all in Black and white.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

The World Registry explains it clearly and logically. All all in Black and white.

Yup, all there in b&w. "Cobra-like" and "true replica" pop out from the page to me.

It's a genuine Shelby Cobra REPLICA, not a genuine Shelby Cobra. Those were produced in the 1960's.

To quote old Evan, "replica of the original, but a damn nice one."

[REAL 1]

Al, you can't agree with me. You obviously don't understand enough to understand that I don't understand. Only they understand that I don't understand therefore you obviously can't understand what I don't understand.

Yes, I think that makes it clear. understand?




Oey.