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Originally Posted by ICETOO
On the downside, the info provided to me on purchase sounds questionable,
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This is why people get upset when they hear people mis representing their cars. Probably the main reason for the flames on the other threads. There's been plenty of people duped into buying something that isn't quite what the vendor says it is. It makes the real enthusiasts angry.
Most on here are very well versed in the history of the original CSX cars and how many real ones are out there. The vast majority of folks on here have built or bought replicas with only a very small few that are fortunate enough to own an original.
Many of us on here can tell which maufacturer built the car just from looking at the lines of the body or a quick look at the chassis or engine bay. We are not easily fooled.
We are all proud of our cars and I for one am completely happy in the knowledge that I have built a replica. Many of us are probably even more passionate about of having replicas having put the time and effort into building our dream cars. I can happily bore people to sleep with details on how I made this and that and where part x and y came from.
That being said there is also a large following of the different replicas and they in themselves have a history. DRB is one of the longest continusly producing kit manufacturers in Australia. The Denis R Bedford (DRB) started the company back in 1992 I believe. He has produces some other awesome cars since then too. Do a search for the XJ13 Replica.
Peter took over the company several years ago and has expanded to include a very nice GT40 replica and the DRB 540 Cobra concept replica. I've met him a couple of times and he kindly showed me through his factory and answered my endless questions. A very nice bloke.
So be happy with your replica and it's own history. Some pasionate bloke put lots of pride and effort into building it and and now another pasionate bloke is driving it and making it his own.
Cheers
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