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Originally Posted by RodKnock
According to you then, SAAC's "opinion" sometimes "nails it" and at other times, they don't? Hmmm, that's interesting.
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SAAC'S position on how all these cars are classified are indeed SAAC's position based on their knowledge, experience, considered thought as an organization that is recognized world wide as "the" authority on all things Cobra. You or anyone are free to disagree statements of position or opinion. The current production Shelby Cobras, however, have the distinction of being genuine Cobras regardless of SAAC position and in fact because of the fact they are an SAI product, are a continuation of what the man and SAI produced and legally is the only car that can be legally referred to by the manufacturer as a Cobra and carry the Cobra emblem and name. So, SAAC was really just acknowledging the obvious and reality. Their recognition just added to the panache' of what the car already is in fact and reality. While it replicates the original it also conincidently is a Cobra independently of what it replicates, i.e. he original series.
Yes, there will alway be those that say "if it ain't built in the 60's it ain't real." I get it. I disagree but I get it. They are entitled to their opinion just as I am.
You can disagree with SAAC as to interpretation and position. So can I. If you are allowed the same rules apply to me. Difference is as the current production Cobras the position is not only based on opinion and interpretation but actual fact.
What qualifies as replica per SAAC is a matter of position statement but the question becomes where is the outer bounds of that statement before we end up in absurdity?
I have a limit. It's my own personal limit as to when a car is no longer a Cobra replica. You have your limit. This is interpretation.
However, a Shelby Cobra is a Shelby Cobra. New or old. Thats a fact.