Rick Kopec's "What's Your Beef?"

[REAL 1]

I have no problem with his logic.

While he didn't use the term "REAL" or "genuine" in his "answer" to the question, the official SAAC position as to the CSX Continuation Cobras is clear. They do. This answer is HIS answer not SAACs answer.

Additionally, the question was specific. It didn't ask "are Continuation" Cobras "REAL"/genuine Cobras. That position was staked out officially by SAAC.

Also, BTW he clearly separates out in his own opinion the fact that the Continuation series, completion series and in his opinion Kirkhams are not considered "replicas" as that term has come to be commonly used, meant and understood.

They are all fairly referred to as Cobras because they are built to the same spec as the basic original specs. There are many variations in even original cars as to build beyond the basic specs. Hard to find any two originals that are exactly alike.

Kirkhams while not a "Shelby Cobra" and not a real/genuine Cobra as accepted by SAAC I think should be considered a Cobra when referring to it. It follows the basic specs and ingredients to a "T" and has been utilized by SAI for their Continuation series just as AC was used by SAI for the original series. AC's are properly referred to Cobras. Therefore Kirkhams deserve that reference too.

And I also agree that when you refer to Continuation series Cobras, Completion series Cobras and perhaps even Kirkhams as "replicas" it is disparaging to the car because of the common meaning and understanding the term "replica" has come to attain.

Very simply there are Original Cobras and Contiuation series Cobras. Both are real but built at different points in time.

Thats how I see it as to the Shelby Continuation series and thats how SAAC sees it. I think its fair, accurate and factual.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

I have no problem with his logic.

Now that you concurred with Mr. Kopec's assessment, I'm sure he'll be able to rest easy this evening.

We're all Cobras, so let's hold hands and sing "Kumbaya." It's all about the adjective.

[REAL 1]

Rodknock: Yes, I'm sure.

Its about respect and fairness. My position has never been different then SAACs.

Case in point: SAACs show categories clearly do not include the Continuation series in the "replica" class.

I rest my case (for now).