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Originally Posted by Excaliber
...Post that question HERE and you WILL get the latest accurate information, gaurenteed!
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This is an interesting comment in that the "latest" information is not necessarily the accurate information. The true nature of the original Cobra has been redefined by the replica world so much of the "latest" information is not correct. There are certainly a few people on this forum (like Ron, Sal, Byouts, MrMustang) that have developed a wonderful accurate knowedge of the original Cobra. Yes, you will get accurate information from them. However, many of the people that really know the original cars have absolutely no interest in this type of forum.
I will give you one specific example of how the original nature of the Cobra has been redefined. Correct steering wheel. I won't even get into all of the incorrect modern leather type steering wheels that are used on replicas. Let's focus on the original 16" wood steering wheel. The reproductions (which are on some original cars along with many very good replicas) have redefined what a proper original wheel looks like. These "correct" reproductions are made by Moto Lita in a beautiful dark mahogany wood. Although made by the original manufacturer, this wood is not correct. The original wheels were a made with a lighter beachy multi-colored wood. The general marketplace appreciates the look of the darker mahogany more so this has become the new reality for what is correct when replicating an original Cobra. As a result of this market preference, Moto Lita has changed the way that they make the wheels to this darker style.