[REAL 1]

If a Superformance is a kit the original Shelby Cobras were kits if being a "kit" has nothing to do with being an original car.

However, When Joe public asks if it's a "kit" he is in most cases asking if it's an original Cobra. The.question many times is phrased the other way.."is it real" or is it a "replica"? this is based on his general lack knowledge of the cars past and current history.

When asked (which is often) I tell people what the car is by saying it is a Shelby Cobra continuation series manufactured by Shelby American in 1999. They usually want to know more and I tell them about it. I have yet to meet a Joe Public that is not in awe when they are told and learn its a real aluminum bodied Shelby Cobra. As a Shelby, it speaks for itself and so does their reaction to seeing a Shelby Cobra. No such "awe" is generated by an LA Exotics, that's for sure.