Best response to, "Is that an original?" - Page 6

jdog · #1 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 07:36 PM

CSX4795

They can run the plate, registration, vin plate, pink slip, or chassis number, they all say the same thing; CSX4795!

There is NO other number on my car.

jdog

SP01715 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jdog

CSX4795

They can run the plate, registration, vin plate, pink slip, or chassis number, they all say the same thing; CSX4795!

There is NO other number on my car.

jdog

See the blue and silver tag on the frame rail? That is the California issued id# for the vehicle. Your vehicle if registered under SB100 (which unless it is an original is should be) should have that same tag. If an officer were to run your plate to verify the VIN that is the number that would show up in his computer screen. My chasis number (SP01715) is also stamped on the frame rail next to the above mentione tag, but like I said before this number means nothing to an officer trying to do a VIN check.

JBo · #3 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 04:39 PM

Old phart, it might be interesting for your views on the similarities and differnces both touchable and seat of pants between your two vehicles. What do you think?

jdog · #4 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 04:52 PM

No blue tag on my car & I have already renewed my registration once. I guess not all Calif cars have a different state issued number.

The only other tag on my car is the SB100 sticker that BAR put on it and it says CSX4795 as well.

BTW I got 'stopped' this morning by one of Folsom PD's finest, for 'chirping' my tires at a stop light. He ran my plates & registration, let me go with a 'warning'!

No issues with my registration as of this morning!

jdog

Old Phart · #5 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JBo

Old phart, it might be interesting for your views on the similarities and differnces both touchable and seat of pants between your two vehicles. What do you think?

Hi JBo,
I will start a new thread on what you requested later. I don't want to hijack this thread! Stay tuned............

STL Mark · #6 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 07:46 PM

I really didn't mean to hijack the thread. I brought up the Highway Patrol thing, well, because they are the first to ask me the question (as I don't yet have the car). I thought it was interesting (in the vein of this thread) that they didn't care about the lineage (manufactured, assembled, continuation, replicar, doner, etc.). They classify all Cobras (except an original) as a special construction vehicle - deserving of a special inspection - to verify the parts used in that construction.

I love this thread - and will eventually use all the comeback lines. So, back to the action.

STL Mark · #7 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 07:50 PM

BTW - car here in 2 weeks! About to jump out of my skin. My wife and family are just as excited!

Johan · #8 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 08:09 PM

This MG ? I don't know. I was sleeping with this dudes wife so I figured I might as well borrow his car too.

steven566 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 08:30 PM

LOL! _

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Originally Posted by Johan

This MG ? I don't know. I was sleeping with this dudes wife so I figured I might as well borrow his car too.

steven566 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 08:10 PM

I think the next time someone asks me if "its a real one?" I'm going to tell them it's a Fiero and then ask if they want to race.

Steve

imagine2frolic · #11 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 07:14 AM

IT'S an ORIGINAL KIT!

Mr Barry · #12 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 09:08 AM

My car has emblems over the vents that say "Powered by Ford"....I have had people ask me when Ford made these cars....I've never been able to come up with a suitable answer, without going into the whole history thing...
So I just say "It's a '65" , and leave it at that.

CNGreen · #13 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 10:05 AM

If they ask, "Is it an original?" I say "No, it's a Factory Five.", smile, and wait for the next question.

Old Phart · #14 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 03:27 PM

Some guys look at CSX 2252 and say, "Who made this kit?" I say "Some guy in California named Carroll Shelby back in 1964. Hope it looks real." Many people, even Cobra owners, will actually knock on the body and feel under the fenders and not say anything. This makes me mad when they do that.

BAsque1 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-30-2012, 03:36 PM

Well I am jumping into the fire.
It could be annoying depending who and how is the question asked. I am one for telling the truth and my mostly used answer is " it is not a $500,000.00 Cobra, but it is manufcatured by WCC " it has a lot of Cobra components and a very nasty 427 Ford side oiler engine that leashes out 550hp at the rear wheels. Very fast, very hot, very noisy, and sexy curves, you will smell like gas at the end of a run your liver will be stucked to your spine and you will have less wrinkles on your face due to the G-Forces.

All this said with a smile. Some smile with you, others are just puzzled as to why would someone drive something so mean...my answer pure masochism!

Women in particular don't care too much about it being real, 99% of the time they say "its a dammed sexy car". Kids love the sound and could care less if it is real or not.

I must brag about this; if I had a buck for all the pictures and videos taken of my car in the 3 months I could pay for all the gas for the 3 months. Not only at shows but while on the road.

I am having the time of my life with it and that's what's important. If it was a real one it would be in my living room under glass cover, not fun.... Since it is not real but an replica, they say that imitation is the most sincere way of flattery. I am thankful to Carrol Shelby for his contribution to my happyness.

RodKnock · #16 (**permalink**) 08-30-2012, 03:58 PM

You do realize that this is a 5-year old thread? And not even an interesting one at that.

Dimis · #17 (**permalink**) 08-30-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock

You do realize that this is a 5-year old thread? And not even an interesting one at that.

You having a bad day mate?
Can I help at all?

D111 · #18 (**permalink**) 08-31-2012, 12:09 AM

went to a local car show and Parked my BDR off to the side and took a walk around Interestingly there was a continuation 4000 CSX series car in the show,I've never seen one in person It was very nice. Got speaking with the gentleman Who owned the car i mentioned that I had a BDR and he Asked to go and see it after coming back to his car his son asked where he went and he replied to His Son This gentleman has a KIT car I went to go see it :confused

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fordracing65 · #19 (**permalink**) 08-31-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by D111

went to a local car show and Parked my BDR off to the side and took a walk around Interestingly there was a continuation 4000 CSX series car in the show,I've never seen one in person It was very nice. Got speaking with the gentleman Who owned the car i mentioned that I had a BDR and he Asked to go and see it after coming back to his car his son asked where he went and he replied to His Son This gentleman has a KIT car I went to go see it :confused

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Think of any CSX car as a Camaro or GTO, they were made in the past ,discontinued, and brought back again, so in actuallity, any CSX is a REAL cobra, you would not call the new Camaro or GTO a kit car or continuation car, you would call it what it is, a Camaro or GTO, maybe a bit of topic, but you get the point.

menace1 · #20 (**permalink**) 08-30-2012, 07:27 PM

For the uninformed, I simply tell them them that this is a hybrid Cobra. Burns gas and rubber...
They just laugh and go to the next car and show off there automotive acumen.

Glenn