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Originally Posted by DavidNJ
You would probably need to do something to limit the tires to an early-60's spec. Tranverse leaf springs used for wheel location was a marginal design in the 50's and 60's (a time where a 12volt battery and standard heater where new things). Chassis were relatively weak, safety equipment was minimal; in a LeMans start, drivers were unbelted for several laps! And drivers died on a regular basis.
The 'original replicas would also have to be very a tentive to the other details...which could make it very expensive.
Has McCluskey made and true 289 replicas?
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FWIW, the C6 including the 2006-7 Z06 still uses tranverse leaf springs, and it's a reasonably capable car. I think historical accuracy still usually wins in the Cobra replica market.