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Mr. Comer may be an automotive expert but IMHO the top authority on all things Cobra is SAAC and the Bible on all things Cobra IMHO is the SAAC Registry.

I don't believe IMHO that one authors article on replicas regardless his knowledge in the field of automobiles sets the standard as to what is and is not a replica. Then we would have to change direction everytime an "expert" wrote an article and voiced his opinion.

Nope...for me I'll stay with SAACs position. SAAC to me sets the standard for identifying and defining all things Cobra and GT40 and Shelby Mustang. The SAAC Registry IMHO sets the standard as to how these cars are to be considered in the general public. Not some isolated article on Cobra replicas, written by an automotive author that no less owns a 3000 series. Just becaues he throws the Continuation seires in with the term "replica" doesn't mean thats how the general public accepts the cars.

The Registry to my understanding is THE authoritative text on Cobras and Shelbys and I believe is widely recognized and accepted as such. Its over 1600 pages containing detailed information on these cars. It is the product of a number of dedicated automotive experts and enthusiasts. It has been around for about for about 30 years now and is the culmination of 30 years of research in its 4th edition.

The SAAC Registry "defines what Cobras are". This is one of its purposes.

Continuation series Cobras are not defined as replicas as that term is commonly used and understood today by the SAAC Registry. SAAC defines Continuation series Cobras (CSX 4000 series) as "current production Cobras". See page 30. While someone on this thread speculated that some head guys at SAAC may feel different, who knows.. they may not. Thats speculation. Who knows. What we do know is the official position they have taken and I'm sure that was the product of discussion and consensus at SAAC.

Also I think the general public perception of Continuation Cobras as something more then "replicas" is further buttressed by the fact they even in fiberglass bodied form are brinnging near $100K+ and more at auction in this economy no less. Try getting that for an ERA, SPF or Unique or any other "replica". Good luck.

It comes down to respect. Respect what others have. It will be returned to you. I agree with Jay also that you should just enjoy what you have, but that also means not pissing in the other guys sleeping blanket too.

Takes care.