[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

If SAAC says Kirkhams are Genuine Cobras then how is yours REAL, if mine is considered a REAL1 then paying $100,000 for a Cobra that is considered in the same category as mine I have a bridge to sell you, and I'll give you a great deal considering if you bought a CSX today you would be $100,000 light, compared to the same Genuine car according to SAAC... And I do have a registry but I have it only to learn and read about REAL cobras not Kirkhams or continuation CSX cars...

Well, since you haven't read nor apparently intend to read the Registry except for the sections dealing with the originals you have missed out on about 1000 pages of information pertinent to the originals and the other cars accepted into the World "Registry". It is called the "Registry" for a reason. It identifies those car considered authentic in what they purport to be i.e. Cobras, GT40s, Daytonas, FGTs. These cars have been accepted by SAAC the worlds leading authority on what is and isn't an authentic Cobra, GT40 etc...You may of course have your own opinion to which you are entitled but your opinion amounts to and amounted to diddly as far as what SAAC has included in the world of authentic items and it is SAAC that the majority of the world turns to as the authority on these cars for information and recognition.

Perhaps if you took a perusal through some of those other pages you might enlighten yourself. No one is trying to pass non original Cobras off as original. That would be "perpetrating a fraud". However, the facts are clear and easy to understand (well for most).

There is clear parallel between Kirkham and Shelby as there was between AC and Shelby back then. Original AC Cobras do not garner near the prices as the original Shelbys while both are original Cobras none the less. Why? I suspect it has to do with the Shelby DNA. Why do Continuation Shelby garner more money than Kirkham Cobras when they both have been accepted by SAAC as authentic Cobras? Again, I suspect it is Shelby DNA. Something about touching Shelby American terra ferma does something to the essence of these cars that people want. While some poo poo it (like you) clearly the consensus as proven by the market proves that added value and desireabity.

Kirkhams are special cars. They have been placed in the Registry and rightfully so. They are exquisite in their detail and craftsmanship. Actually, they are better then what AC produced back in the 60's by a far shot. So good are they that restorers use Kirkham for restorations of originals. They are to the Continuation Series what AC was to the original.

However, I can't stop you from being self-deprecating. Feel free to continue. While you do not own an original, and neither do I you own an authentic Cobra. At least in my eyes and importantly in SAAC's view.

Should you change your view on matters you really should register your car with SAAC so it appears in the next Registry. I would if it were mine.

BTW I'm not in the market for a bridge.

Rodknock: I agree it should sell quickly. It is stunning! However, the market will decide it's value. I still think the price increase to $160K will help move that stunner at $175K. Who here can complete an aluminum rolling chassis with $15K?