[Dangerous Doug]

"The companies have also put into place the framework whereby the Shelby organization can expand its operations by making authentic Shelby Cobra products available to Superformance's dealer network in the US.

Imagine this scenario: Guy walks onto a Dynamic Motorsports lot, and looks over various Cobra. A salesman approaches.

"Lookin' for a Cobra?"

"Why yes, I am. These cars look great, but what's the difference between this one here and that one over there?" gesturing toward first a SPF, then a fiberglass SAI.

"Well, that one over there is a Superformance Cobra. You'll notice the little skirt there on the rear of the front fender, and that the rear fender well comes down a little lower. You'll also notice the pipes sitting up a little higher, for trailer clearance. Built in South Africa, and shipped here complete, less engine and transmission. Uses the Ford Thunderbird independent rear suspension. Less engine and transmission it retails for $40k"

"That one over there is a Shelby American Cobra, the original manufacturer of the Cobra. It's fiberglass, too, but it's shaped and designed just like the originals from the 60's which were aluminum. It has thicker tubes for frame rails, and updated brakes, but everything else is pretty much just like the originals. We can also get this in an aluminum body. Comes with a continuation series serial number of CSX4000, and Mr. Carroll Shelby signs the MSO himself."

"Wow! How much does THAT one go for?"

"In fiberglass? Painted? Less engine and transmission? $40k."

"So, they're the same price?"

"Yup."

"And that one has a body that is identical to the original?"

"Yup."

"And, uh, some liberties were taken with the body shape on the other one?

"Yup."

"Huh..."




Oops, did I just like a match?