How do you answer, "Is it real?"

1795 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-14-2019, 05:12 AM

I usually tell them that it is a faithful reproduction of the original 289 race cars, with the exception of the fiberglass body. However, there have been a couple of times with this car and my former ERA that some old person has been so ecstatic that they finally got to see an "original" and that they have been waiting their whole life to see one and they were certain that my cobra was one, that I could not bear to ruin their moment and did not say that it was a replica.

1985 CCX · #2 (**permalink**) 01-14-2019, 10:27 AM

Jim, great stuff

I usually say "it's really here" and that it is a faithful reproduction of the original style car. Most are still happy to look it over and talk details.

Had a guy last year say, I was just about to take my magnet to it and see if it was all aluminum.

Still get, "is that a 427?" ugh....

Lets face it, if I had the $1MM to get a real one I would but this is the best I can do.... Most folks get it...

Luce · #3 (**permalink**) 01-15-2019, 01:28 PM

Do you see any square roots of negative numbers here?

xb-60 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-15-2019, 04:00 PM

It would be safer for me to just say "no" rather than attempt to dazzle the questioner with my knowledge of real numbers

Cheers!
Glen

edit: I could say...
"no, but I'm flattered that you asked"

or
"yes" if my circumstances had changed

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David Kirkham · #5 (**permalink**) 02-03-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

This is NOT the first time this has been discussed and in the past it has resulted in some heated and often hateful discussions. Hopefully things have settled down a little.

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Originally Posted by rodneym

twobjshelbys,
Heated and hateful discussions? I haven't seen one in a while.
I think most members here are beyond the age having an ounce of testosterone left.

I think those "spirited" discussions are a thing of the past. One of my favorite questions of all time was when a hot rodded 4 banger recently zoomed up beside me in a gas station. He rolled down his window and with a huge grin asked...

"Is that a real Kirkham?"

David

cycleguy55 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-05-2019, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by David Kirkham

I think those "spirited" discussions are a thing of the past. One of my favorite questions of all time was when a hot rodded 4 banger recently zoomed up beside me in a gas station. He rolled down his window and with a huge grin asked...

"Is that a real Kirkham?"

David

Did you respond: "Yes, I am"? LOL