Pro vs Con Re: CSX and Superformance/ERA

[Bartruff1]

If I was to buy one today...absolutely no doubt ...I would buy a (289) Shelby... because it is a Shelby... (Ferrari and Porsche have been dead for quite a while).

[Grubby]

Louis Chevrolet died in 1941. Are all Corvettes replicas????

John

[WardL]

I bought a slightly used SPF because I did not have the expertise to evaluate each prospective Cobra construction quality. There seemed to be plenty of used SPFs on the market and I could buy any of these with the knowledge that it had "standard" parts and put together in a factory. For sure there are "better" and more expensive Cobras out there, but with my limited experience and money, the SPF was the perfect choice for me. I knew I would not be able to tell the difference in performance between brands because I'm not a professional driver. VERY few of the people on this forum REALLY know enough to judge which Cobra handles better. I've been on Laguna Seca in a stock Dodge Omni driven by a semi-pro driver and he could make that Omni fly loaded with 4 people! I'm sure I could not keep up with him if I were in my Cobra! I do know my little SBF has way more power than I can handle. I wouldn't be surprised to find many of the Cobras on the race track are FF Cobras! Each manufacturer's Cobra is best suited for a group of owners. As far as the CSX, I would love to have one if for nothing else than to be able to say "Yes, ITS A REAL COBRA" when asked.

[Jim Norris]

Originally Posted by WardL

As far as the CSX, I would love to have one if for nothing else than to be able to say "Yes, ITS A REAL COBRA" when asked.

I too would love to have a CSX 4000 series car. I wonder though if people who ask if it's "real", are really asking if it's "original". I get asked all the time "is it a real one". I say, "no, it's a replica". If I had a 4000 series CSX, I wonder how I would answer that question. I tend to think I'd say "no, it's a replica".

[Got the Bug]

Hector,

You keep saying that a Kirkham is not a Shelby Cobra, yet the powers that be have deemed that the Kirkham Cobra (rightly so) is acknowledged as a Cobra and documented in the Cobra registry.

You've spent a lot of time supporting your position and you are welcome to your opinion. My guess is that if we posted a poll, most people would say that that the last Shelby Cobra was built in the late 60's. Anything else is a replica.

[CSX4815]

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

Hector,

You keep saying that a Kirkham is not a Shelby Cobra, yet the powers that be have deemed that the Kirkham Cobra (rightly so) is acknowledged as a Cobra and documented in the Cobra registry.

You've spent a lot of time supporting your position and you are welcome to your opinion. My guess is that if we posted a poll, most people would say that that the last Shelby Cobra was built in the late 60's. Anything else is a replica.

It's not a Shelby. It's a Kirkham. Only a Shelby is a Shelby.

[RodKnock]

Unfortunately, I cannot refute what you've written. No time. No inclination. You clearly have misunderstood my written word.

I can only refer you back to my previous posts and ask that re-read them. And then think about it clearly w/o malice.

And suffice it to say, both Larry Ellison and I could have purchased any of the commercially available replicas and we both chose a Kirkham.

[csx4017]

Back to the original thread.........My rear sway bar pillow blocks are not bushed. They are metal to metal.....I consider that a Con. I hope that Nick and I can improve that someday........Now " ON WITH THE BATTLE "

[csx4017]

Back to the original thread...........My rear sway bar pillow blocks are not bushed. Metal to metal is a CON in my book. I hope that Nick and I can improve that design someday. Now BACK TO THE BATTLE !!

[csx4017]

Sorry about the duplicate............post was slow and I was to fast ?????????

[Tutosnake]

I always respond "It's a Shelby Continuation car, CSX 6108". most people react "ah, that's what the license plate mean!" and "It's much nicer that a kit..." 9 times out of 10 we then get into the cars of the 60's, serial numbers 2000 & 3000, and how 4000/6000 came about. People are fascinated by the history. Some, though, keep staring at it, and just don't care about what I have to say... they just say "That Shelby is awesome!" LOL