[HowardV]

Jdog, I have to disagree. SPF and other replica makers are not "licensed" manufacturers in the U.S. Shelby is; remember the Series One Shelby? It meets all government standards, including smog. This is like Chrysler selling the Prowler as a specially constructed vehicle if it didn't meet government mandates. Can't happen.

To the best of my knowledge, one can buy a completed replica Cobra with an engine and tranny from ALL replica makers, including FFR. However, they will not be permitted to be designated as a "specially constructed vehicle". This also applies to SPF. That's why it's smart to buy the engine/tranny from another vendor.

I remember last year many people who applied for SB-100 were turned down because they purchased a completed car (from various vendors, not just Shelby).

But as we have seen, the DMV, BAR, CHP, etc. are not consistent. For example, my SPF serial number was accepted as my VIN, but others had to get a new VIN from the CHP for their SPF cars. Unfortunately, LUCK has alot to do with it.

I'm sure there are plenty of Shelby's that have gotten away with SB-100 even if they purchased their cars complete (as well as other manufacturers). Will the DMV catch them later? Nobody knows.......

Howard