How do you answer, "Is it real?"

[jhv48]

Originally Posted by ERA 626

your "witty comeback" is not witty, its annoying and stupid. I'm done wasting my bandwidth debating this topic with someone who likes to see himself be a TROLL. Im done. And we dont care what you think, its obvious with all the replys here, go ahead a re-read your 65 page post.. have fun.

Does Evan have a son?

[ERA 626]

Originally Posted by jhv48

Does Evan have a son?

I don't mind having an intelligent conversation with some one, but when some one says" a Shelby is a replica of a Shelby" that's just plain stupid.

I have said many times in this thread, I have much respect for the top shelf replicas, I owned one for 17 years and loved it. Peter P and David Kirkham are the best as it gets as representatives in the hobby that we all love here.

If it has a CSX Vin# made by HST/Hi-tech, its a Shelby. FACT. is it original? NO. it is a continuation of the Shelby from the 60's FACT.

Are they better? that's a complete different topic

[Buzz]

Hi-Tech builds the cars by contractual arrangement and ships them to Shelby for finishing, branding and selling. Essentially the same as the relationship Shelby had with AC in the 60's.
Having said that though, when the hoi polloi yell "Is it real?", 100% of them are asking if its an original from the sixties that's worth a small fortune.
So unless you're actually driving one of those, the only correct answer is "No."

EDIT: I suppose if you're driving a modern day Shelby Cobra, and you're in a conversational mood - you could say yes, but it's not an original from the sixties. Problem with that is, half the time they'll mutter "kit car" in a derogatory tone and walk away disgusted.

[Blue66]

Didn't Shelby buy original Cobra's as "rollers" in the 60's from AC in England ? Winter is here !

[jhv48]

Originally Posted by Blue66

Didn't Shelby buy original Cobra's as "rollers" in the 60's from AC in England ? Winter is here !

And we’re off to another 10 pages of discussion.
At least the discussion is being kept civil.
Not like a couple of years ago.

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by jhv48

And we’re off to another 10 pages of discussion.

It's only thing keeping this site alive

[t walgamuth]

Originally Posted by Blue66

Didn't Shelby buy original Cobra's as "rollers" in the 60's from AC in England ? Winter is here !

That is my understanding.

[ERA 626]

Originally Posted by Buzz

Hi-Tech builds the cars by contractual arrangement and ships them to Shelby for finishing, branding and selling. Essentially the same as the relationship Shelby had with AC in the 60's.
Having said that though, when the hoi polloi yell "Is it real?", 100% of them are asking if its an original from the sixties that's worth a small fortune.
So unless you're actually driving one of those, the only correct answer is "No."

EDIT: I suppose if you're driving a modern day Shelby Cobra, and you're in a conversational mood - you could say yes, but it's not an original from the sixties. Problem with that is, half the time they'll mutter "kit car" in a derogatory tone and walk away disgusted.

When people ask "is it real"? When I owned my ERA i said" its a real ERA" with a confused look they say OK.

Now when asked "is it real"? I say its a real Shelby, most people have no clue on the history of these cars and most do not know the difference between a cheap kit car vs. a top shelf replica. If Im in a chat mood Ill chat about it, otherwise "yes its a real ERA" or "yes its a real Shelby"

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by jhv48

does evan have a son?

:lol::lol::lol: