Continuation CSX a "Kit car"?

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Originally Posted by terry251

Am I wrong in recalling that Shelby announced he "found" a bunch of unused, original frames (with VINS??), so he decided to launch the "continuation" series? Or was that just some of the marketing creativity at the time? Or maybe my failing memory?

Terry

I already explained that one in this thread but.... those were the "completion" cars. In the early 90s, Shelby contracted Mike McCluskey to built a handfull of new Cobras, but told the public that he had leftover chassis from the 60s. So the new cars were issued 60s VIN numbers, and the cars were to be sold for 500k with the proceeds going to his charities. These were full running cars, BTW. Of course, he got caught lying.

The "continuation" cars started in 1996, when Shelby decided to fight against the replica market and start making the Cobra again, from all new. This time they were in "component" form. The cars DID leave Shelby in "kit" form, but were built and finalized by Shelby dealers for customers. The introduction of the 4700 series cars (starting with 4750) is when Shelby started selling complete rollers, instead of parts sent to dealers to be turned into cars.