These early, McCluskey-built cars were exquisite, befitting their 1/2 million dollar asking price. Bodies hand formed as the original, with the power train fairly faithful to the original 1965 configuration, with iron block and heads, toploader, et al. I have had the opportunity of seeing several over the years, and the workmanship and attention to detail is superb. What you would expect from McCluskey. However, I have never fully appreciated their raison d'etre, given the fact that originals could, and still can, be had at that price, and less.
I remember vividly the excitement generated when the rumors began surfacing about the so-called lost chassis's. When Shelby announced that he would begin production, AC Cars categorically denied that any such chassis's - if they existed - were manufactured by AC Cars. A legal battle ensued, and a compromise of sorts was reached with Shelby releasing a statement that all of the CSX 3000 continuation cars were and would be, of "wholly North American construction".
Also in that statement is the disclaimer that these cars were being sold as "off-highway race cars"" only. I believe this may have been the punishment from the Peoples Republik of Kalifornia, as any CSX 3000 continuation cars sold today must carry the warning that they are NOT licensible for street use in that state.
All things considered, pretty light.
Yours in Significantly Cheaper (but licensible) AluMINium Polish Replicas,
Bud
