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

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Evan & RK: A yes/no answer ONLY please. No clarification required, no further justifications requested.

When some random Joe public asks the question: "is it real?"

Do you believe they are wanting to know if it one of the 998 from the 1960s?

Evan can you please go first?

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Really???? I have answered this question many many times before. Not getting on this merry go round again.

Nevertheless let me be perfectly clear. I don't have to nor will I be guided whether I can refer to my car as a genuine Shelby Cobra on preconceived notions of Joe Blow. Don't give a rat patuty about what Joe Blow thinks or wants to know or doesn't think and doesn't want to know. My answer is yes its a real Shelby Cobra but not an original series Shelby. I tell them its not an original but a current production Shelby. After that...he/she can think what he/she wants. Couldn't care less.

However, in every case I've been asked people's reaction is excitement and amazement of seeing a Shelby. Hard for you or others to understand I'm sure since clearly you guys never experienced it.

Give it a rest.