How do you answer, "Is it real?"

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by ERA 626

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.

[Anthony]

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

Originally Posted by RodKnock

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.

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.

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

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by Anthony

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.

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.