[big-boss]

If you are still on the fence, think of this:
Kirkhams are now in Shelby regestry.
You can get a Kirkham as original as you want to pay for and last I checked it was less money than a Shelby.
The Shelby guys in LV are great the Kirkham guys are greater.
The Kirkham roller leaves just enough work to get dirty but not board-I have built three other Cobras and owned an Autokraft.
I am not a "name brand guy" so the Shelby was no value to me.
I am an experience driven person-Kirkham with the track days and the Family offer the experience I wanted.
The investment is made in the buy or assembly like most other investments. I have seen shelbys sell for in the mid 100's and Kirkhams sell for 90's they both got their money back which is good for a hobby.
Good luck, enjoy the hunt- it really is half the fun.