[mdross1]

I say yes it is an original, it was originally built in my shop. Except for the CSX lineage it is better in most ways.
Realistically so many of us could never afford to have an original, I for one would be afraid to drive a CSX car like I do mine. The biggest thing is when the urge to ramp up the performance it would hurt the value, where as on the kits it adds value.
Bottom line is I own a Cobra and nothing anybody can say will ever take away that pride I have every time I climb into the cockpit, buckle up and light the fire.