IndianBob posted:Gordon Nichols posted:Yeah, I think we all get that a lot. I'll stick with "Reproduction". Why burst their bubble?
I’m curious, what do people that drive reproduction Ford Cobras say when they’re asked if it’s a real Cobra?
I find it interesting that Cobra reproductions are so accepted while our Speedsters get a 'rougher' reception.
I went to a show in Vermont where there were a bunch of Cobra replicas. Many of the spectators (the majority, really) thought that they were the real thing. Like, the old racing Cobras were fiberglass, right?
IndianBob posted:Gordon Nichols posted:Yeah, I think we all get that a lot. I'll stick with "Reproduction". Why burst their bubble?
I’m curious, what do people that drive reproduction Ford Cobras say when they’re asked if it’s a real Cobra?
I once saw a Shelby Daytona in a gas station and I asked the driver if it was a real Daytona. He said no, and I responded that his car was beautiful.
If I owned one of the original Daytonas, I would also have a replica that I could drive every day. It is easy to say, "If I had one, I would drive it. Cars are meant to drive", but if I had worked hard enough to earn the money to buy a real Daytona, I would probably be darned careful with that asset.
steve mc queens original speepster in peterson museum ....5 million dollars!!....who would drive that on the street??!!...i rest my case
jncspyder posted:steve mc queens original speepster in peterson museum ....5 million dollars!!....who would drive that on the street??!!...i rest my case
So, for 1/100th of the price of Steve McQueen's Speedster, you could have a replica which looks just like the original, corners better, accelerates faster, is more comfortable, and that you can drive and park without concern.
100% correct TODD M!!...my subaru coupe (as well as most speedster "replicas") are BETTER than the real thing!....more HORSEPOWER...better 4 wheel disc brakes...HOT WATER HEAT & A/C...power windows...etc etc...minor body damage easily fixed....and non expensive parts @ subaru or o'reilly auto parts....best of both worlds!!!
