[Jim Maxwell]

I didn't put that little Shelby Cobra emblem next to my name, ClubCobra did. If you don't get the self-effacing humor of the "mysterious..." comment, well....OK.
I have this nifty "AC Chassis" manual that came with my 289 and on the first page it gives top billing to AC Cars, LTD, and then mentions Shelby American. I also have an original 289 Cobra brochure. The front cover reads, "Shelby AC Cobra" and the inner page describes the collaboration between Shelby and AC. Seems like more than a supplier relationship to me.
I guess if we really want to be honest, correct, and follow the historical precedent that none other than Carroll Shelby established, then early CSX4000 aluminum body cars should really be "Shelby Kirkham Cobras".
OK. Enough from me on that. Probably more than enough for some!

I am personally in favor of listing all Cobra models, replicas, continuations, etc. in the upcoming and future registries. This is wonderful history of the incredible inspiration provided by the original series of cars and of the effort, time and pride of the owners and builders of all of these Cobras. I especially like the CSX 4000 series, particularly the aluminum body ones. My beef was with your downplaying of the important role AC Cars, Ltd played.
I like them all.
(And I wish I had a Ford GT!)