Question about Shelby Am. Inc chassis number

[cdbrooke]

Does a Shelby American, Inc. chassis number tag riveted to the chassis mean anything? Is this a scam?

[spdbrake]

In most cases yes. You really need the Vin to check.
If I were to make a guess I'd say 99+% are fake. Personally I don't subscribe to those fake data plates. Sort of a like a Comb-over, doesn't fool anyone but yourself.
"My fake Cobra is more fake than your fake Cobra" is a term I use.

https://www.finishlineaccessories.co...vin-plate.aspx
https://www.finishlineaccessories.co...vin-plate.aspx

[cdbrooke]

Thanks so much for that information. I thought that might be the case.
I forgot to mention this is attached to a '67 AC Cobra replica (don't know builder) for sale. $52K.

[sgianino]

Originally Posted by spdbrake

In most cases yes. You really need the Vin to check.
If I were to make a guess I'd say 99+% are fake. Personally I don't subscribe to those fake data plates. Sort of a like a Comb-over, doesn't fool anyone but yourself.
"My fake Cobra is more fake than your fake Cobra" is a term I use.

https://www.finishlineaccessories.co...vin-plate.aspx
https://www.finishlineaccessories.co...vin-plate.aspx

That comb over is funny! I would just shave it bald and Sharpie in some hair ...Like a Replica Hair piece

[ERA 626]

Its very easy to determine a real CSX car from a replica or a kit...