Continuation Cobras & SAAC

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Tutosnake

Not a real Cobra, but a Shelby replica built 3 years ago, just like the 998 of the 60's (well, there were many less 427 SC, but we all know that). I always tell people it is not an original Cobra, but a replica built by Shelby.

Everyone doesn't get it. Not all Shelby replica owners believe they own a replica, but thankfully you do.

Originally Posted by Tutosnake

The Kirkham owners seem very resolute in propagating or perpetuating the notion that a Shelby Cobra is not worth its premium. Why not? The belief that modern technology (CNC for example) and aluminum have made the 60's obsolete and/or dumb does not trump the fact that Carroll Shelby is whom he is/was. No modern aluminum suspension and/or frame can quiet the glory of Shelby American's racing heritage.

I love the Kirkham polished aluminum cars. God, they are beautiful. I also drool when I see their aluminum everything! Yet, they are not Shelby.

There are other owners here with other brands that believe the Shelby replica isn't worth it. It's not just Kirkham owners. Personally, I thought the CSX plaque was worthless, to me, since it's a replica, built by a successor company 30-50 years later, not 1 of the 998. I consider the connection to be extremely distant at best. And then the Kirkham quality and customer service were excellent.

So, where does the "Shelby replica is not worth it" come from? Well, for instance the 50th Anniversary Shelby 427SC replica roller is $180,000. Kirkham supplies the entire roller to Shelby. You buy it at the same price painted or polished. $180,000. The Kirkham polished roller to the public is $115,000. There may be a few options that I'm not clicking off, but otherwise it's the same car for additional $65,000. so that's the Genesis for the "Shelby is not worth it" crowd.

But I'm very happy that you're a satisfied customer of Shelby. Best of luck.