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Old 04-24-2020, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by xb-60 View Post
Are Shelby’s cars really the same as 55 yrears ago? Weren’t they supplied without engines for a start?

On the other hand, Jaguar, with the D-Type, and Aston Martin with the DB4GT Zagato, did actually produce cars that are as close to the originals (true “nut-and-bolt” replicas) as is possible. Because of the accuracy of the reproductions, they of course cost megabucks to produce and even more megabucks for a select few new owners.

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I would think Shelby American would build you a completed car as well, truly identical to one of the originals, as there were differences among them as well, if that's what you want, unregisterable of course, and megabucks as well. Although initially I think he wanted to sell some cars like that, he got caught, and that ended that. His goal I think was to get his new Cobra's out on the road, and somewhat affordable, to compete with the other replica manufacturers, unlike Jaguar / Aston Martin, who just wanted to build museum pieces. Maybe they could build / sell rollers, but I think there's little , if any, replica market for those cars. Not sure how much money there would be to make selling Jaguar D rollers at much lower prices. There's a niche for almost everything.
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