05-26-2003, 07:17 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: New Jersey,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby Cobra CSX4206 aluminum body, original 1965 NASCAR 427 SO, Dual quads.
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I thought the Series 1 was supposed to be the "new" Cobra? Oh well.
I don't think Ford is going to build anything thats not DOT/EPA legal. So I would anticipate it to be a completely different car than the Continuation Cobra. Even if they used the CSX prefix for any vin # I don't see it havng any impact on the Contiuation Cobras. They will be a different car of a different Series. A completely different animal. Anything that would affect the Continuation Cobra value is also likely to affect the value of original Cobras IMHO. Both the original and the Contiuation Cobra were/are limited production vehicles.
I suspect that SAI will look to offer a less expensive Cobra with simplier chasis and suspension and drive train to compete with SPF. An entry level 427 so to speak. My guess. South Africian production of glass 427's will also bring down the cost.
In the end I think Shelby is looking to compete head on with SPF and the like. If they are able to they will garner alot of business IMHO. If its a choice between driving a Shelby or a brand "X" I'd be willing to bet a majority of guys would rather have "Shelby" on their car then brand "X".
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