[wilf leek]

Dear Mr Deacon,

In no sense was I trying to compare my good self to Mr Shelby. Whilst I could lay claim to acheivements in my lifetime, (simply surviving whilst equipped with my sense of humour springs to mind) they do not include racing success or the creation of an automotive icon. Rhetorical was the nature of my question.

However, I do not subscribe to the line that I must lay down and weep tears of adoration for everything the man does. Neophyte would be a less-than-apt description of myself. Many here could think of more apt descriptors.

The current Cobra Concept car is interesting from my perspective, but little else. It could easily be dismissed as a retro-styled concept that never made production, only time will tell.
Whatever form it takes when/if it ever makes production, I doubt an industry will spring up to replicate it. And I doubt it would be considered CS' crowning achievement.

BTW - thank you for your respect for the Ace and it's achievements "before Shelby".