Very interesting observation in seeing that the guys who are seeking justify their own "personal views" which are clearly intended to bring down something they don't own continually "like" each others posts. Just like you guys have your own mutual admiration club.
You guys can't let facts get in the way of opinion now. That would ruin everything.
Also interesting was that when Ned posted something earlier that was misread by some as again supporting their personal opinion it was immediately liked. However, if you noted Ned "liked" Jim's post who nailed the issue on his first try yet none of the, well, "Shelby" detractors cared for that post very much. Interesting.
Ned's last statement which seem to be an effort to add grist for the mill is somewhat misleading but yet course once again based on what was said "literally" by him it was again noted with interest the usual suspects immediately liked it. The bias is so transparent.
I hate to disappoint but the fact is that very simply AC didn't manuafacture "Shelby Cobras". Shelby American Manufactured Shelby Cobras. AC shipped rolling chassis to Shelby for completion. In fact numerous improvements were made by Shelby to the AC chassis and changes to the body (AC Ace) to transform what AC supplied into Shelby's Cobra. Shelby developed it, manufactured it and refined it into the world legend it became. Shelby was the manufacturer of the Shelby Cobra. Yes, some cars of the 2000 series carried teh AC Ltd tag but were not Cobras until they left SAI. Period. AC was, however, allowed to build their version of Cobra (AC Cobra) under license from Shelby in Europe. So as Shelby manufactured the Shelby Cobra in 1962-68 he is legally and rightfully entitled to make a Cobra today and continue the production regardless of who he uses as a supplier of basic chassis and body. To refuse to recognize this would result in loss of credibility just as in refusing to recognize the obvious of any existing fact results in loss of credibility. You can't change facts or history no matter who you are.
Dimis: Do me a favor, if your going to impeach me as to what I say or said use an example of what I said or did not what some sot said or was trying to do back in 2010 to try and sell a car. Cleary he was a jack$$. There is no dearth of "replica" owners trying to pass their cars off as Shelby Cobras either. Plenty of those
No, I am not giving Joe public the wrong impression. I answered truthfully and honestly to the question posed as to "is it real?". If "joe" has questions what a Continuation series Shelby Cobra is or current production Cobra is he is free to ask and I'll answer.
When he asks if my car is a Cobra, factually, truthfully legally and authoritatively I can answer "yes". Its as simple as that. You however can also answer yes but the difference is your lying. Moreover, how do you know what he is "really" asking when he asks is that a Cobra? Is he asking is a genuine Cobra or does he mean a replica? Your truthful answer would be "its a replica Cobra". Otherwise your lying. Period.
ERA2076: Your answer is totally fallacious and patently false to the average Joe when you tell them that it's a Cobra as opposed to a "Cobra replica" but hey if your cool with that keep doing it if in your own mind it really is a Cobra. Have you met buddy g?
Paul F: I agree 100% with your first paragraph. You nailed it.
Paragraph 2 is incorrect. I don't have to go to any lengths to argue the current production Cobras are Continuation Series Cobras. Thats exactly what they are. They are a continuation of the first series Cobras by SAI. Also, honestly I been met with nothing but enthsuiasm and excitement when people who ask learn my car is a genuine Shelby Continuation Cobra and it draws crowds not only on its looks but based on what it is just like it did 14 years ago.
bingo2: Precisely. Which is why if these guys want to use the literal dictionary definitions their non Shelbys don't even rise to the replica level.
No matter how you guys slice it truth is truth and facts are the facts and its all there in the Registry. For those of you that still can't accept the current production Cobras are genuine/real Shelby Cobras, come on over and I'll show you my cars MSO, delivery paperwork from SAI and title that says Shelby Cobra. My Id plate even says Shelby American Inc. Pretty sure it's a Shleby Cobra. Yep. Pretty sure.