[Aussie Mike]

I dont see how a Cobra shaped hot rod (that's what I'm building) could hurt the image of the original Cobra. If it wasn't for the replicas and the enthusiasts that play with them (regardless of power plant) then the Original Cobra would probably be just another obscure 60's sports car.

There are hundreds if not thousands of different sports cars and specials built in limited numbers from the 50's and 60's. The vast majority todays Joe public would have never seen let alone know what it is. The level of public awareness that we generate by building these cars is the reason why an original Cobra can now fetch $5M at a B&J Auction.

Hot roders have done the same thing for the image of the 32 Ford. How many other body shapes from that period are as instantly recognisable as the 32? It's become an Icon.

Cheers