Evan,
I do seem to recall a certain Mr. Hurlock in the Cobra's history, however I apologize for being unclear and too oblique.
My response to Hippy centered on his apparent disapproval of non-authentic replicas. I have always believed that the kit-car or replica hobby is a sanctuary for non-conformists. I just wanted to point out that a lot of original Cobras were modified throughout their lives.
As far as importing CSX 4000 assembiles --
At least one SAI dealer is making the following statements:
"We're tired of all the half-truths. CSX Series COBRAs vs the wanna-bees
The Shelby CSX Advantage
The only Cobra built today that...is manufactured in the USA by Shelby American"
XKs UNLIMITED Motorsports ad in the October 2001 issue of Kit Car Illustrated, page 52.
If CSX4000s are manufactured in the USA by Shelby American, what would call all that welding, cutting, machining, die casting, forming, panel beating, etc. that's going on overseas? Perhaps "assembled in the USA from imported parts" would be more accurate. After all, today's regulations require automobile maufacturers to list imported content. Wait, if the authorized SAI dealer assembles the car, does that make Shelby American the parts importer?
I just think there's a difference between assembling and manufacturing.
Dan Semko,
It's more than just aluminum bodies. A SAI manager told me face-to-face that the CSX7018 has a Kirkham body and frame.
But, that's just my crazy opinion and more snake
oil on the fire.
Stan
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