Just scanned the last couple of pages as I enjoy suffering. Two points: Tis true that replicas/fakes/clones etc are common at the Revival and we ain't just talking Cobras! Plus the new-build E-types use bodywork and engines made by outside contractors and were assembled at Jaguar. On my planet, this makes them even less 'original' - even Lord March takes the line that they will not be receiving invites to race at the Revival as "we do not permit replicas"!! Such fun.....
Now - back to the twilight zone
Ned - 6107 is still racking up the miles as a near-daily driver. I bumped into car & owner at Hawk Cars recently and the battery decided to die. I guess if your 289 Sports fails, it did it at the right place. Great timing.