CSX vs. Kirkham

[alpace@pacificp]

All,

Your input is terrific. Underscoring differences and commonalities between Kirkhams and Shelby CSX (as well as some others) is genuinely helpful...if a bit mind-numbing. That said, I am beginning to believe the following: Shelby is building a car that emulates the original...and the debate goes on as to how 'period correct' and successful that emulation is. As to the Kirkham, I am beginning to believe they are simply attempting to take a good, 1960's concept...sensuous lines, ton of HP, etc....and make it better. They do not appear to be hung up on whether they are delivering a 'period correct car'; rather, they appear to be working diligently on using the best attributes of the original....and making the underlying components 'better'.

I love Shelby...but I wonder if attempting to replicate one that is 'true to form' is a fantasy. Heck, there appears to be little consistency in the originals!

As I sit, the decision is not final. That said, it is clear that while a Kirkham is not a period correct shelby, it is arguably the 'better' car? History aside, I have to wonder why I would get hung up on the SHelby pedigree. This is not an investment...it is a sensuous ride. I have better things to invest in than hoping for a 'shelby' to be recognized as such. I will be long gone....and I will not care when that decision is rendered.....