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Originally Posted by REAL 1
No, its not unreasonable. Like you I have an appreciation for the original cars too. I also have an appreciation for the current production Cobras.
Yes, if you have anything other than a 1962 to 1968 Shelby Cobra don't say you have a "196_ Cobra" agreed. Exceptions, 196_ AC Cobras.
However, if you have a current Production Cobra you have a current production "Cobra" from Shelby American. A genuine authentic Cobra based on fact, law and as recognized by the World Registry. Of course, as a continuation of the production it must "replicate" the original in design to continue the production. The current production Cobras are not like a "replica of a '32 Ford which has nothing to do with Ford". The latter cars are in the realm of the ERA's, SPF, FFRs, Back Drafts etc....They according to the Registry are kit cars and "replicas" as that word defined and used by the World Registry as a PC way of saying pretend Cobras.
The Continuation Cobras are in fact a product of Shelby American Inc., a company that according to the World Registry has been in existence since 1968. The current production Cobras stand on their own as genuine authentic Cobras of the second generation of production. (notwithstanding the meaningless comments from the peanut gallery of non Shelby owners). Every current production Cobra is in fact a "Shelby Cobra" which non Shelbys pretend to be. In fact they are not really "Cobras" at all. We just refer to them as Cobras as part of the hobby and as they are commonly referred to. Nothing wrong or insulting about that its just the facts. In practice I still refer to such cars as Cobras and enjoy seeing them and talking to their owners. In fact I am friendly with Peter Portante of ERA and others who own non Shelbys.
To my knowledge SEMA is not the barometer of Cobras and what is and is not an authentic Cobra. The facts, law which the World Registry explains and outlines does.
Owners of current production Cobras can fairly and honestly say they own authentic Cobras of the Continuation series. They in fact are Cobras.
This is not so unreasonable is it?
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If they REPLICATE an original, then they cannot be genuine or authentic. And saying your car is a REAL AUTHENTIC Shelby Cobra is insulting to the owners of the 1960's originals.
The Registry will be updated soon enough, but until then, the Registry does reference the modern Shelby Cobras as Cobra-like and true replicas.
BTW, the company is a public company and traded under the symbol CSBI or Carroll Shelby International.
You writings here remind me of a hamster going round and round on a hamster wheel, but not getting anywhere.
Facts, logic, Registry, Ned, oh, and publicly-traded company.
Signed, Yours Truly,
The Peanut Gallery