1. Who said Carroll didn't have EVERYTHING to do with making the Cobra what it was? Who said he wasn't the one responsible for the car and the dynasty and the FIA wins and LeMans for that matter?
What does that have to do with the "SAI" marketing model of today? A NAME...period...that's all there is to it. Didn't I say,"Licensing"?
2. Evan, you've made a very valid point...your Al. car may very well end up recv'g a better value standard. I think what gets me is the idea of SAI potentially driving down the value of it's own previously sold products. I believe your car is an investment in yourself AND a potentially GOOD financial investment...as long as noone makes any "foolish" marketing moves.
3. Originality is an issue to me! That's who! When we address "Authentic" or "Real" or "Original"- are we not implying and reflecting on the heritage and record of which Ernie speaks?
Hey, I'm addressing the point of what is or is not legitimately a Cobra AND what constitutes a real one as instigated by this latest activity/change at SAI. Think about it...some of us are arguing about the heritage of these things and Shelby's involvement and when, where and with whom it all happened...and then...in the same breath...tell ourselves that, by virtue of a name, these latest in-carnations are sharing that heritage...you've got to be kidding!
The Point: Is history or heritage just a name?
If I don't get it...well...I'm lucky.
Opinions, that's all, again.
Manny
