Shelby vs SAAC

[Sal Gerace]

[quote=computerworks](speaking as just me )

Saying that a CSX4000 car is "a real Cobra" to an unsuspecting tourist in conversation is simply a boldface lie. We all know what they infer from that statement. Adding an asterisk-explanation about some rebirth 40 years later is just sort of back-pedaling.

Saying that "no, it is a new car, made by the same guy that made 'em in the 60's" is far more truthful.
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Ron, way too much explanation just for the "unsuspecting tourist". Getting into a lengly explanation with someone who obviously cannot tell an original from any other is just reason enough not to get too deep into an explanation. I would not mind teaching someone who is truely interested in Cobras. And can show that interest with something interesting in the conversation that tells me that they are an ehthusiast of at least Fords if nothing else. Interest in Cobras is not the motivation for the question. I think people see Cabras as kit cars and not real cars so it's a natural question for most.

[Naumoff]

Interested stranger asked "is it real"

CSX4000 owner "It is a new Shelby Cobra."


"A new one?"

"Yes, Carroll Shelby started making them again in the 90's."

[Power Surge]

Originally Posted by Naumoff

Interested stranger asked "is it real"

CSX4000 owner "It is a new Shelby Cobra."


"A new one?"

"Yes, Carroll Shelby started making them again in the 90's."

That's pretty much exactly what I say. It usually sparks into conversation of me explaining all about the new cars and people seem to enjoy hearing it.