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Originally Posted by LMH
Not the same, keep history accurate. We've been over this before.
AC Cars Ltd did not supply SAI with bodies and chassis. In general terms for the CSX series cars, AC Cars sent SAI complete cars less engine and transmission assemblies. The cars were set up and engineered for the drivetrain in England but installed at SAI in the states. Cars had suspension, steering, brakes, wiring, wheels, tires, paint, interior, etc.
While Kirkham may supply current SA with bodies and chassis that are built into current CSX cars, it's not the same or similar to how the original cars were built.
Continue.
Larry
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Sounds to me like the current CSX cars are true-replicas of the AC Cars exported to Shelby - right down to being complete cars less engine and transmission. It's a subtle distinction to make, but if one is going to be accurate, the current CSX cars do not replicate a "finished" Shelby Cobra, they replicate the nearly completed AC Cobras from England. Same general "assembly process", followed by a different company 30 years later, with a different body & chassis supplier, and where the "buyer" versus "Shelby" completes the car with engine and transmission.
Make sense?
Evan, know that your reply will go directly to the circular file, I'm looking for a credible response to this reasoning.