How do you answer, "Is it real?"

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by xb-60

Are Shelby’s cars really the same as 55 yrears ago? Weren’t they supplied without engines for a start?

On the other hand, Jaguar, with the D-Type, and Aston Martin with the DB4GT Zagato, did actually produce cars that are as close to the originals (true “nut-and-bolt” replicas) as is possible. Because of the accuracy of the reproductions, they of course cost megabucks to produce and even more megabucks for a select few new owners.

Does that sound like Shelby Cobra Continuation cars?

Another point of difference, because they are accurate replicas of 1950’s and 1960’s cars, they (I believe) are not road-registerable.

Cheers!
Glen

The "without engines" roller is how all the manufacturers get away with producing a 60s (and even other "old" cars). It applies to more than Cobras - some are also making reproductions of 32 Fords and others. Since they are not a completed vehicle they are exempt from safety and emissions. In some ways this is a loophole.

Recently Shelby did in fact do exactly what Jag did - they produced (or will produce, to order, most likely not building all on speculation) an "original" Cobra built on a stash of frames that were in Shelby's warehouse when he died. These are built as completed cars, but because of that, are sold on bill of sale only suitable for parking in your living room or a museum or for vintage racing. They were not offered by Shelby American but by the family through the Shelby Foundation, and built by a variety of the old time builders and also Kirkham as a separate business.