Best response to, "Is that an original?" - Page 4

Got the Bug · #1 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007, 09:37 PM

Plastic...knock-off...re-pop....kit car...replica

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Short answer and I'm on my way

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BPWilliams · #2 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007, 10:23 PM

OK here are my two (three) stand by's (Knock, Knock? Whos there?)

Is it a real Cobra?
Ya it's real fast.....

Is it a real Cobra?
If you can't tell does it make a difference?
(that one always gets them to leave)

Is it a real Cobra?
If it was real it would be worth $700,00.00 and do you think I would let it out of my Garage....

Thats all I got besides a big grin....

Now it's time for me to get a beer and watch the show...

JBCOBRA · #3 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 07:48 AM

When people ask me Is it Real or a Kit, I just ask them.......Well, What do you think it is??? More times than not they will say, I think it is real. I say Thanks!....but tell them it is a repro.

Murphy · #4 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 09:09 AM

I had a guy in an Escalade with giant spinning chrome wheels ask "Is that the new BMW?" Of course I told him yes and directed him to the local BMW dealer.

Russ Dickey · #5 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 10:50 AM

When asked if it's "real" or "original", I just politely respond, "Nah, but I'm flattered you had to ask."

vettestr · #6 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Russ Dickey

When asked if it's "real" or "original", I just politely respond, "Nah, but I'm flattered you had to ask."

Russ, I think you hit the perfect answer !!! Can I steal your answer?

Somehow I get hung up on the REAL part, not as in an original Shelby as I know they all mean but will it disappear if I try to touch it. I explain to them REAL is an original Shelby. I take the interest and questions as a complement that they would even bother to ask and always take a few moments to talk car with them.

Russ Dickey · #7 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vettestr

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Originally Posted by Russ Dickey

When asked if it's "real" or "original", I just politely respond, "Nah, but I'm flattered you had to ask."

Russ, I think you hit the perfect answer !!! Can I steal your answer?

Sure you can steal it. I have found that this response often leads to much more friendly interaction with the onlookers. When I first got the car, I tried using many of the other responses that I've seen in this thread, but they just made me sound like I was being defensive over my car being a replica. Which couldn't be farther from the truth. I love my car and I am proud of it, even if it isn't the genuine article.

Would I own and drive an original if I could afford one? Absoultely. But I can't. And neither can 99.9% of the people who come up and ask me if it's real, so no sense coming off like a jerk.

I recently had a guy at a cruise night crawling all over it, under it, looking deep down into the engine compartment, and in general inspecting the car like I had a bomb hidden in it or something. I was just sitting behind the car in my little fold up chair watching him in amazement. He finally stood up, felt underneath the fender lip, and said "I guess it ain't real." I smiled and responded, "Nope, it's a replica. Just like the big show placard on the windshield says it is..."

I think the only time I get miffed anymore is when somebody knocks on the body. That level of disrespect still raises my blood pressure.

Bryan Wilson · #8 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ Dickey

I think the only time I get miffed anymore is when somebody knocks on the body. That level of disrespect still raises my blood pressure.

I've had some turkeys knock so hard on the guard that if it was real they would have dented it

joey_hv · #9 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 12:21 AM

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I think the only time I get miffed anymore is when somebody knocks on the body. That level of disrespect still raises my blood pressure.

I have a 12 yr old and a 14 yr old boys, showed them how to hold your hands behind your back and lean forward to look at a vehicle, don't tap on it you dont even lay your hand on it, told them "see that beautiful shine on it? they worked hard to get that look on it, you don't ruin it by touching it" always get respectful nods from car owners at shows when my two boys walk around their car with their little hands clasped behind their backs.

wtm442 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 06:24 AM

Is that an original or a kit car?

My answer depends upon who is asking and my mood at that time:

Neither ... its a factory built replica of a 65 Cobra.
(used about 95% of the time).

Its a real car, but its not a 1/2 million dollar (or more) original ... so I can drive it every day, just like you do with your car ... but I have more fun than you do! Laugh and smile.

Yes.
(that really gets them confused - I've only used this one a couple of times).

Seeing that an original costs 1/2 million or more, I have all of my money in the stock market so I can enjoy this fiberglass replica without the worry of owning such an expensive car ... and I drive it every day.

Jaydee · #11 (**permalink**) 08-31-2012, 12:50 AM

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I think the only time I get miffed anymore is when somebody knocks on the body. That level of disrespect still raises my blood pressure.

I have a 12 yr old and a 14 yr old boys, showed them how to hold your hands behind your back and lean forward to look at a vehicle, don't tap on it you dont even lay your hand on it, told them "see that beautiful shine on it? they worked hard to get that look on it, you don't ruin it by touching it" always get respectful nods from car owners at shows when my two boys walk around their car with their little hands clasped behind their backs.
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Very good.
I was at a classic car show, and there was a brand new Ferrari. And guy was leaning over it, trying to look at the engine. He had a steel belt buckle. I cringed and showed him back. The owner thanked me. But it was to late to stop him scratching it.

BigRed427 · #12 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 11:14 AM

Vettestr: REAL means original to you. REAL means Shelby to me and SAAC.

vettestr · #13 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRed427

Vettestr: REAL means original to you. REAL means Shelby to me and SAAC.

Well know I know your definition, thanks. We do not agree on what the average person means when they ask if it is REAL. I am REAL sure we are not going to changes each others mind on this but we can each enjoy the love of the cars and the good folks it seems to draw to them ALL ?
Take care Jeff c

lineslinger · #14 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed427

Vettestr: REAL means original to you. REAL means Shelby to me and SAAC.

Here we go again....BigRed427, go search the thousands of threads dealing with the real/replica/continuation issue and bang on your cowbell in there, start another thread on the topic if that makes you happy or make contact with Evan aka REAL 1 and drink your kool aid with him.

Read the thread title again, ORIGINAL, as in a CSX 2 or 3 version automobile built and raced in the 60's, that is what people are asking about, and how do you explain to folks its not, unless you are one of the lucky ones owning a 2 or 3 series car!!

The question is not whether or not you have a SAI continuation series.

Please don't start that real one crap all over again.

Most of us who have been in here a while are way burned out on that never ending constantly revolving topic.

Let this thread continue in relative peace, its been fairly interesting, let it stay that way.

RedBarchetta · #15 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 11:20 AM

Real or not, I'd bet the farm that most of us have had at least one person walk up to the car, knock some knuckles on the fender and ask, "Is she a real one?!?"

Dangerous Doug · #16 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 11:37 AM

Ultimately, here is the proper answer:

Replica owners start here:

"It's a replica of a 427 Shelby Cobra,.."

Shelby owners (CSXxxxx) start here:

"...which is a modified version of the 289 Cobra, which was a modified AC ACE, which was a modified Tojiero design that was based upon a replica of a Ferrari 166 Barchetta."

DD

steven566 · #17 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 11:59 AM

I like this response....

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Originally Posted by Dangerous Doug

Ultimately, here is the proper answer:

Replica owners start here:

"It's a replica of a 427 Shelby Cobra,.."

Shelby owners (CSXxxxx) start here:

"...which is a modified version of the 289 Cobra, which was a modified AC ACE, which was a modified Tojiero design that was based upon a replica of a Ferrari 166 Barchetta."

DD

steven566 · #18 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 12:01 PM

How do you pronounce "Tojiero?" Just so I get it right....

Dangerous Doug · #19 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by steven566

How do you pronounce "Tojiero?" Just so I get it right....

Not certain on the pronunciation. I've been pronouncing it with the hard "J", but thinking about it, it's probably a soft "J" or "H" sound...

Anybody know?

Dd

Art Burtt · #20 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 12:04 PM

When asked if it's a real one or a kit, I tell them no it's a replica. Kits you buy in the toy store and glue them together,this one was put together by me using real man tools.