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Originally Posted by RodKnock
Yes, everything is replica, except for the Cobras built in the 1960's. That's been my belief since Day 1.
Shelby Cobras built in 1995 and thereafter are "genuine" or "true" replicas, but they're the only ones that can legally be called Shelby Cobras.
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The World Registry explains it very clearly and logically. Your "position" is close but not entirely consistent with the Registry.
It is somewhat confusing based on history and current facts and does need to be explained to the unfamiliar or those lacking information but it's easy to clarify and explain.
It's simple to me. It's a genuine Shelby Cobra. All the analysis of how long SAI was out of business, their suppliers etc. replica, kit etc... does not change a thing. Original Shelby? No. No one is pretending it is. Genuine Shelby Cobra? Assatutly. A Continuation series.
And yes Thor, if Harley went out of business and then rose again to make the same bike it would undeniably be a real Harley but not one of the originals manufactured before they folded. Are the new Indians not real Indians? If Patek Phllip started making the original Nautilus model again would it not be a real Patek? Regardless of whether it replicates an original model or is a totally new model it's a real Indian or Patek. Is that not self evident?