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Blue66

12-17-2019 12:26 PM

Original CSX3000 owner in the 70's. Sold in 1980. Regrets ? NO !! Also had one of the 66 GT350 convertibles (1 of 4). Bought it the year before I got the Cobra . They did continuation ones of them to. Quality was something to be desired BUT it did bring more knowledge about the originals. Sold mine in 2015 an bought a CSX4000 car. Always had a Shelbys since 1971 and I wanted a Shelby car. Wasn't a big decision to me. Now 5 years later I am getting the itch to move on again. Old age does that to ya :3DSMILE: Oh goin threw old Cobra paperwork an found a brochure from ERA from the 80's I think. Really liked the Kirkhams and ERAs. Time marches on. :MECOOL:

twobjshelbys

12-17-2019 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue66 (Post 1469804)

I loved my Cobra, wife hated it. Bought a Ford GT to replace the Cobra. Both gone. Had some Shelby Mustangs too (08 Barrett Jackson Shelby GT convertible x 2). Regrets? Only that I didn't get the toys sooner. The end game was coming at the same point, so I should have started playing earlier :) Wife gave permission to get one of the SGTs back, but would sooner get a new eco-boost convertible.

cycleguy55

12-17-2019 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RB60 (Post 1469787)

What do you say when some idiot comes up and asks "what year Corvette is that" (and yes, some idiot DID ask me that)?

I have had that question. At least they're interested enough to ask, better than feigning (or real) indifference.

ERA 626

12-17-2019 02:18 PM

I have always wanted a ford GT, If I get a new one does it mean its a replica? LOL according to some people here it would be a replica, that's plain stupid.

xb-60

12-18-2019 01:59 AM

Mike,
Is the Ford GT a replica of what? Not sure what your point is?
It certainly isn't a replica of a Ford GT40, MkI or MkII.
A late model Ford GT can't be mis-represented as, or mistaken for, a '60 GT40.

Cheers!
Glen

RodKnock

04-22-2020 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERA 626 (Post 1469338)

This guy must be drunk posting... if not he is not very bright... lol

Just revisiting this site and thread.

Insults? Really? I’m a drunk, troll, stupid, etc. I’ll tell you what I don’t do. I don’t insult people. But, look, we’re both living in the SF Bay Area. Wear a face mask, keep 6’ of social distance and we’ll meet and I’ll tell you to your face you’re driving a Shelby replica. ;)

You’re entitled to your opinion. And I’m entitled to mine. There’s absolutely nothing you, Tony or Peter can say to change my mind. Especially if you own a fiberglass/other than alloy Shelby replica

mrmustang

04-23-2020 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1475404)

You’re entitled to your opinion. And I’m entitled to mine. There’s absolutely nothing you, Tony or Peter can say to change my mind. Especially if you own a fiberglass/other than alloy Shelby replica

Don't you own an aluminum Shelby replica ;)

Bill

PS: Missed you my friend :)

patrickt

04-23-2020 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1475404)

Just revisiting this site and thread.

Did you miss Ellie's tow hook install on the ERA forum?:confused:

peterpjb

04-23-2020 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1475404)

... There’s absolutely nothing you, Tony or Peter can say to change my mind....

who cares?

tboneheller

04-23-2020 06:49 AM

I tell the ones that ask if it is real that I built it out of an old VW bug that I found rusting away in a pasture.

moore_rb

04-23-2020 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RB60 (Post 1469787)

What do you say when some idiot comes up and asks "what year Corvette is that" (and yes, some idiot DID ask me that)?

I tell them "It's a 64.... " :3DSMILE:

RodKnock

04-23-2020 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1475408)

Did you miss Ellie's tow hook install on the ERA forum?:confused:

I did, I’ll look for it later.

patrickt

04-23-2020 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1475425)

I did, I’ll look for it later.

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/era-...cks-alone.html

RodKnock

04-23-2020 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1475407)

Don't you own an aluminum Shelby replica ;)

Bill

PS: Missed you my friend :)

My Kirkham IS in the 2008 SAAC Shelby Registry. I missed you too, but it’s just been busy around here. No time for cars. :)

RodKnock

04-23-2020 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpjb (Post 1475415)

who cares?

Ned Scudder and I. :LOL:

RodKnock

04-23-2020 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERA 626 (Post 1469811)

I have always wanted a ford GT, If I get a new one does it mean its a replica? LOL according to some people here it would be a replica, that's plain stupid.

Is it a replica? How about the Dodge Challenger? The Ford GT and the Dodge Challenger are COMPLETE modern production cars that meet all Federal emissions and safety laws. And can be purchased right off the lot with the dealership registering the car for you. No SPCNS or special registrations necessary. No engine, transmission and sorting necessary.

t walgamuth

04-23-2020 10:38 AM

The answer to the thread question:

Is it real? I wish!

Anthony

04-23-2020 12:45 PM

Oh, I just have to get involved in this thread !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1475430)

Precisely.

But, Some people don;t want a current challenger, they want an old one.

What if Dodge produced and sold a new 1970 Hemi Challenger convertible again, less engine / tranny, identical to an "original" 1970 hemi challenger convertible, and sold it as a finished roller, as it doesn't meet the current emissions / safety stuff.

Would you buy one ? I'd buy one. Obviously, they never will do this.
Would this be a replica ? Real ? Fake ? Continuation ?

Well, the way I view it is that this is what Shelby has done, offered basically the same car he sold 55 years ago, to buy that car again, but obviously with the exception that it cannot be purchased as a completed vehicle. If that's what you got to do to get around the Feds, then you do it. If you want a new emission and crash compliant cobra, then buy a viper, except, well, they stopped those as well.

I feel better now. :JEKYLHYDE

BTW If someone asks me if it is real, I always answer "NO" . I am tired of talking to people.

twobjshelbys

04-23-2020 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony (Post 1475438)

Oh, I just have to get involved in this thread !!

Precisely.

But, Some people don;t want a current challenger, they want an old one.

What if Dodge produced and sold a new 1970 Hemi Challenger convertible again, less engine / tranny, identical to an "original" 1970 hemi challenger convertible, and sold it as a finished roller, as it doesn't meet the current emissions / safety stuff.

Would you buy one ? I'd buy one. Obviously, they never will do this.
Would this be a replica ? Real ? Fake ? Continuation ?

Well, the way I view it is that this is what Shelby has done, offered basically the same car he sold 55 years ago, to buy that car again, but obviously with the exception that it cannot be purchased as a completed vehicle. If that's what you got to do to get around the Feds, then you do it. If you want a new emission and crash compliant cobra, then buy a viper, except, well, they stopped those as well.

I feel better now. :JEKYLHYDE

BTW If someone asks me if it is real, I always answer "NO" . I am tired of talking to people.

Yep. Jaguar did precisely this. Everyone praised them and in the same sentence condemned Shelby. Everyone here loves to hate Shelby. Yet, if he didn't do what he did, this little space and time wouldn't exist. AC would have fallen into the dumpster to be a second Berkeley.

ERA 626

04-23-2020 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1475427)

My Kirkham IS in the 2008 SAAC Shelby Registry. I missed you too, but it’s just been busy around here. No time for cars. :)

you seem really proud of your self, your car is in a book. I happy for you. Kirkham cobras are in my opinion the nicest cobras on the planet. you have done well. I wish I was as cool as you...You and Evan are 2 peas in a pod.

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