Shelby CSX4000 Aluminum vs. Kirkham

[REAL 1]

Flawed analogies. Nah. Don't think so. Base Cayanne is a 6 cylinder. A Torag with a V8 can be bought for near the same $. Chasis are the same and bodies are similar. I'll be willing to bet fully loaded Toyota and Nissan models run about the same as the same near base vehicle in Lexus and Infiniti trim. And while the up scale product may offer some features the lower end name doesn't a large part of the price differential is based on the "name".

The fact is, a name can add value. Levis jeans cost more than the generic brand. A Harley soft tail costs more then a copy cat Jap cruiser. Both less expensive items are as good if not better then the named brand but people are willing to pay for the "status" of the name for many reasons. I'd be willing to bet you've made purchase decisions based on name in large or in part in the past. Sony vs. RCA etc..etc...

I don't beat the "real" thing issue to death. Normally, I don't even bring it up first. But if its relevant to the thread or discussion I raise it. Why, not. Tired of reading it? Pass over it.

I'm also not on any "crusade" to testify about the virtues of owning a Shelby. A crusade implies a desire to sway others. I couldn't care less whether others here agree or disagree or whether they buy a Shelby or not. The man who started this thread was looking for the differences justifying buying a CSX over a Kirkham. I laid them out. I didn't ask for your approval of what I said and in fact I said exactly what you ended up saying. Go back and read my first post.

Finally, I don't think one needs to lose one's mind to in order to pay a premium to buy a Shelby because he stamped his name on them. In fact, thats also exactly what he did in large part with the originals. Moreover, in case you haven't been keepin up with current events alot of guys, have by your definintion, been losing their minds lately as more and more guys have opted for a 4700 series CSX because when given the option of paying the same money for a glass Shelby Cobra or a replica Shelby Cobra their going with the Cobra rather then the replica of one. In fact despite a problem with production of the Shelby cars guys keep putting deposits on them and hanging in there waiting for delivery. Some have been waiting over a year now. I think they made a good choice for the money as opposed to lets say a non Shelby for the same money. Thats a no brainer in my book.

In the Cobra world the name Shelby makes all the difference in the world. No doubt about it. Whether you choose to pay for it is your decision or perhaps mistake.

Oh, yeah, find me a Kirkham and a similar aluminum Shelby where the Kirkham has a higher resale value. I'd love to see it.

Don't get me wrong, I think the Kirkham is an awesome car. The difference is in the name and some minor fabrication and suspension parts.