Hi Evan:
Yeah, you may be right, but I think we're splitting hairs here. I draw a real distinction between a replica and a REPLICA. The latter is an all-out attempt to recreate a vehicle that was originally built back in the 60's. Many of these owners go to great length and expense to recreate the look, the sound, and even the smell (racing gas) of the originals that have somehow captivated them for all these years. GREAT cars!
The former, like my SPF, happens to be a car based a beautiful body that closely resembles an original Cobra, but the owner (me) has made no attempt to recreate a REAL1. In fact, I have, in some instances, made choices that are obviously way outta' synch with an original. I have no emotional attachment to a 60's Cobra (my automotive heart is tied to a '67 GTO) and would have bought my car even if there had never been a Cobra or Carroll Shelby. It's just friggin' beautiful, even if it is mine.
Is my car a replica? Yes. Is it a REPLICA? Nope, it was never intended to be. It's just mine and I love it. That's the great thing about these cars, they can be whatever you want them to be, a racer, a waxer, a REPLICA. I just suggest that we not impose our personal idea and standards of what a Cobra should be on others.
Gotta' go! Take care and stay safe out there.
BTW..........here's the GOAT:
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...cat=500&page=2