So, I got into a Facebook pissing match about new re-creations of 1965 Shelbys..

[FL SAAC]

I first thought they were buying K codes and 'converting' them to replica 'R' model GT350's. It appears they will now convert a customers K code or provide one. I would guess they learned it wasn't easy to find decent K codes.
They will also finish it with the live axle or the IRS. It will have a starting price of $250,000. Really? Really?

looks like $250,000 is the magic number for either of the continuation models 65 or 68

[Wedgeman]

Cannot believe that anyone with an ounce of sense would be on board with this....STUPID IS WHAT STUPID DOES !...

[Coralsnake]

Yes, but these will be in the registry LOL

[FL SAAC]

Yes, but these will be in the registry LOL

Whos....lmao

[Don Johnston]

I expect we will see some of these licensed continuations on display and promoted at SAAC-43 for everyone's review and discussion.  Probably some orders will be taken, probably for those who want a driver while the original sleeps in the garage.

[Bill]

Yes, but these will be in the registry LOL

Do you remember the crap I took on 1.0 when I stated they should not use the name GT350 with the original prototype of the IRS car 

[Bigfoot]

Yes, but these will be in the registry LOL

Why would they b in our Registry?

[Shelby_r_b]

Honestly, I can see where someone might want an R model clone on steroids built by part of the original crew.

HOWEVER, the marketing suggests the car is something it's not. And, I agree - taking a special car like an original K code is disconcerting.

And, the price? Think of what type of REAL Shelby you could buy for that money. You're well into an extremely nice, true Shelby for a quarter mil.

[Don Johnston]

The only record would have to be by the manufacturer of the licensed vehicle.  Shelby American only keeps records on vehicles that it has done.  There is no registry that I know of for the stock 2007-2014 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang other than the designation in the VIN for verification.  It would be up to the SAAC directors, I speculate, as to whether they wanted to add these licensed vehicles to their data base.  They would need a Continuation Registrar to keep up.

[deathsled]

Knock offs have been going on since antiquity.  That doesn't mean it should be excused.  The Ulfberht Viking sword was made of crucible steel, unheard of for that era and were regarded as Europe's most superior and mighty sword of the time.  It would bend in battle where others were brittle and would break.  And of course there were replicas found with the Ulfberht mark and were deterimined to be of inferior grade steel so it was hypothesized that these were knock offs dating back to that period.

http://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-ancient-technology/step-closer-mysterious-origin-viking-sword-ulfberht-002455

So the fact it is happening with Shelbys is no surprise.  Human nature never changes.

[Bigfoot]

^^
Wurd

[GT350Lad]

Honestly, I can see where someone might want an R model clone on steroids built by part of the original crew.

HOWEVER, the marketing suggests the car is something it's not. And, I agree - taking a special car like an original K code is disconcerting.

And, the price? Think of what type of REAL Shelby you could buy for that money. You're well into an extremely nice, true Shelby for a quarter mil.

Agree, it a lot of cash that I would honestly spend elsewhere.

[427heaven]

Honestly, I can see where someone might want an R model clone on steroids built by part of the original crew.

HOWEVER, the marketing suggests the car is something it's not. And, I agree - taking a special car like an original K code is disconcerting.

And, the price? Think of what type of REAL Shelby you could buy for that money. You're well into an extremely nice, true Shelby for a quarter mil.

Agreed ... I think for 100k I could have a R model clone that would run circles around that over priced over exaggerated Dinosaur built dinosaurs. Everyone likes something different ,That's what makes the world go around. Todays builders and technology are AWESOME!!!

[Don Johnston]

You might even get some valuable dash signatures included for the 250K investment toy.

[Shelby_r_b]

You might even get some valuable dash signatures included for the 250K investment toy.

LOL!!!!