Continuation CSX a "Kit car"?

[tmareina]

Bottom line...if it wasn't made by Shelby before 1968 then it is not Original, as his last year of initial production was 1967 (I almost bought one in 1967...too bad so sad). Anything after that is a replica...no matter who made it. You'll obviously get more on resale if your replica was made by Shelby...but it is still a replica. Are they all Real? I say YES.

Tom

[John Martin]

How about , If you bought all the parts to put it together , it would be a kit , when you got done building it and stayed true to the original , it would be a replica .

[Stentor]

Originally Posted by John Martin

How about , If you bought all the parts to put it together , it would be a kit , when you got done building it and stayed true to the original , it would be a replica .

Huh?

CSX 4000 cars are only offered as rollers now (sans engine and transmission).

[01yelrt]

According to the BMV in Indiana anyway all component, replica or otherwise not production based vehicles are KIT CARS. It really is a matter of symantics but they are officially kit cars in my state. I agree with all the other posts that they are fun, exciting, real, Cobras! Don't let the label dictate the level of enjoyment.

[Kzof]

Originally Posted by tmareina

Bottom line...if it wasn't made by Shelby before 1968 then it is not Original, as his last year of initial production was 1967 (I almost bought one in 1967...too bad so sad). Anything after that is a replica...no matter who made it. You'll obviously get more on resale if your replica was made by Shelby...but it is still a replica. Are they all Real? I say YES.

Tom

Agreed and I DO own a CSX

[Nedsel]

I'm not about to open up a fresh can of worms by commenting on the main issue here, because I do not own a continuation, kit, replica, or other form of car being discussed. However, I will point out that, in response to the question "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" all it takes is some basic thought to determine it had to be the rooster. Just trying to help.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Nedsel

"Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" all it takes is some basic thought to determine it had to be the rooster. Just trying to help.

Uh-huh, surely you remember from high school that the chicken evolved from egg-laying reptiles....

[Bernica]

It's a Cobra, built by Shelby American, with a real CSX number and in the registry. Sure, time has gone by and technology and business have changed. I'm kind of glad for some of the changes or I would be scared even more sh__less driving CSX 4250.

[Slither]

Here in Arizona, my Historic plates can be re-registered on a one OR two year basis.

[jmimac351]

You know, now that I think of Boss 302 mustangs and those are worth a lot of money, suddenly I feel much better about my '92 Mustang LX coupe since it's also "real". Isn't that the bottom line here? The subtle (and sometimes not) references to the tremendous value of "original" cobras and how that must have some bearing on what was made for me just recently and; therefore, how mine is better than yours and I need to make sure you understand that? The reason some CSX guys catch grief is because they are constantly trying to oversell and people see right thru it. "No Fake", "Real 1", etc.

They are beautiful cars and it's a shame their owners can't just let them stand on their own merit. It's like the overzealous parent at the baseball game. They ain't the same thing and don't tell me that's not what you want the uniformed observer to believe.

When the market says they are the same, then everyone will recognize the value and prominence you wish they had. Otherwise, just try to enjoy the car.

For crying out loud. Time to make some coffee.

[Power Surge]

Originally Posted by jmimac351

The reason some CSX guys catch grief is because they are constantly trying to oversell and people see right thru it. "No Fake", "Real 1", etc.

It's like the overzealous parent at the baseball game.

Why does it have to be an overzealous parent. Can't we just be proud parents of what our cars are?

I don't try to oversell anything. My car is a real Shelby Cobra, and I am proud to display such. Doesn't mean I think of myself or my car as better than anyone else. My car is what it is and I am proud of that. If other people don't agree, too bad.

[CSX 4039]

Originally Posted by jmimac351

The reason some CSX guys catch grief is because they are constantly trying to oversell and people see right thru it. "No Fake", "Real 1", etc.

Although you are possibly oblivious to this fact, you just became Evan's new poster child regarding blindside flaming of CSX owners.

Originally Posted by jmimac351

The reason some CSX guys catch grief is because they are constantly trying to oversell and people see right thru it. "No Fake", "Real 1", etc.

In contrast, I don't notice too many FFR owners getting flamed for putting "Carroll Shelby Motorcars" license plate frames on their cars, Shelby Cobra emblems on their hoods and trunks, or afixing Shelby Auto, Inc., Venice, CA VIN plates to their cars...

Pay your money, make your choice
Pay $50k, get a finished FFR kit,
Pay $150,000, get a finished authentic CSX roller,
Pay $1,500,000, get an historic orginal CSX manufactured vehicle.
I don't know who you are, and don't presume to know what you tell people about your car, (nor do I give a sh*t).
You don't know a thing about me, nor what I say about my car.
Not that it matters, but my current license plate number is a random number.
With more important issues, like NObama gonna be the next President, inflation gonna go thru the roof, and unemployment gonna skyrocket, who gives a f*ck? Not you, nor I.
Nice thread killer.

[jmimac351]

Originally Posted by CSX 4039

Although you are possibly oblivious to this fact, you just became Evan's new poster child regarding blindside flaming of CSX owners.



In contrast, I don't notice too many FFR owners getting flamed for putting "Carroll Shelby Motorcars" license plate frames on their cars, Shelby Cobra emblems on their hoods and trunks, or afixing Shelby Auto, Inc., Venice, CA VIN plates to their cars...

Pay your money, make your choice
Pay $50k, get a finished FFR kit,
Pay $150,000, get a finished authentic CSX roller,
Pay $1,500,000, get an historic orginal CSX manufactured vehicle.
I don't know who you are, and don't presume to know what you tell people about your car, (nor do I give a sh*t).
You don't know a thing about me, nor what I say about my car.
Not that it matters, but my current license plate number is a random number.
With more important issues, like NObama gonna be the next President, inflation gonna go thru the roof, and unemployment gonna skyrocket, who gives a f*ck? Not you, nor I.
Nice thread killer.

Relax Francis. I think CSX cars are awesome. If the shoe I've described fits your foot then so be it.

I met a guy once with a GT40 (among other things) that was pretty awesome. Only later did I come to find out that the car has paperwork that authenticates it as being real. He never offered that tidbit of info although it's certainly noteworthy. He didn't feel like he needed to I guess. I now know that the car and owner are pretty authentic, if you know what I mean.

Enjoy your car and rest assured that no matter what happens we'll be dealing with a liberal.