Ernie.......
I have to disagree with you on the accuracy issue. There was no standard! Not all Cobra's built look alike! Every Cobra built did not have rivets on the hood! Every customer in the 60's could special order their Cobra to the way they wanted it built(engine, add-ons,etc.). Back in the days, Shelby did whatever they could to please the customer in selling these cars. There are many other examples. The main issue will always be whether it has ties to Shelby American as a Manufacturer. Certain cosmetic vintage add-ons are truly a plus. But counting rivets, looking at seat tracks, & wiring harnesses? I would rather look for the obvious things such as original halibrands, certain original engine pieces, original steering wheel, pedals, etc. Now those will certainly add value to the car! Wish I had some of these pieces. I envy the ones that do. - Bill -
