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

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Is the new Camaro, with air bags, impact protection, all emissions equipment, plastic everywhere, side impact beams, etc., etc. a clone of the 1967-1968, 1969, the 1970's version(s), the 1980's, 1990's, the 2000's version? I can't tell. Side by side, do they really look like twins? Seriously? Nope.

"Somewhat replicate?" 2015 Camaro versus 1967 Camaro? Shelby Cobra versus Shelby Cobra replica?

The original 1967 came with a warranty and you could drive off the lot, just like today for the 2015 Camaro. Can you drive off the lot of a Shelby dealer with the car registered, drivable and with a warranty? Nope.

Will the new Camaro ever be confused with the original? Really? Say like an original 1960's Shelby Cobra that's value could be in the millions being confused with a CSX4000/6000? Nope.

And GM never stopped producing cars, but went through a restructuring. Still the same company. If they revive the Pontiac division and start to build a new GTO, then do you think it will ever be confused with the old Goat? Come on, really?

There are only 998 original Shelby Cobras and the person in charge of keeping their history, is on record as saying the modern Shelby Cobra replica is a REPLICA. And the registry references it as a "true replica" and "Cobra-like." I didn't make up those terms nor are they taken out of context.

Just a point of interest. While there are 998 original series Cobras there are only about 250 aluminum body continuation Cobras. Much rarer in fact than the originals at this time.

Further, I get and have received many many PMs from Contiuation Shelby owners and to a man they all agree with my position and what I have said on this cite on this issue but they recognize any discourse with owners here of "non" Shelby cars on this issue is a complete waste of time. They are correct on that and do not want to be the subject of personal attacks by the more petty and nasty here.

One of the nastier new arrivals here now apparently is smearing Continuation owners wiht the notion that acquiring a Shelby is more about showing others what you have. He is also apparently an expert on all issues Cobra but a psychoanalyst too.

While I can't speak for others on this count I believe most were motivated, like myself to acquire a Shelby as it was a chance to own a genuine Shelby Cobra at a price that was feasible to me at the time and allowed me to acquire a car I dreamed about as a kid. It was for me and no one else.

While it is true that I do have a plate that says REAL427 this is a plate that expresses the pride in my car. Unlike the Shelby detractors my plate is at least attached to a genuine Shelby Cobra while many of the Shelby detractors here that have also peronally attacked me for merely setting for the the facts and law have analogous plates affixed to cars that are in fact and law not Cobras to any degree except for mimicking the shape of a Shelby Cobra. Hypotrical in the extreme.

Classic Club Cobra. Just like the old days.

Hey, you guys sleep tight.

Flame on!

Facts, law, Registry.