MUSCLE CAR REVIEW's Yenko Camaro #202

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WOW, to write an article in a magazine that is misleading and false is really bad. You need to investigate all the facts before you write such an article. I personally think people like Rick Rothermel need to go back to school and maybe start in 3rd grade because it is obvious they don’t understand simple terms and facts regarding classic muscle cars.

According to Webster’s dictionary the word “clone” is to produce a copy or imitation of. Now we are taking about cars here not living cells, so don’t give me the definition that a cell, cell product, or organism that is genetically identical to the unit or individual from which it was derived. The word “original” in Webster’s gives the definition as created, undertaken, or presented for the first time. And, being something from which a copy, a translation, or the like is made.

Simple question: which word best describes the Hugger Orange Yenko Camaro built by Jim Barber, owner of Classic Auto Restoration Specialties, Clone or Original?

Lastly, I believe if we asked Robert B Parker regarding his quote: 'A thing is what it is... it's not something else'. Mr. Parker would agree upon seeing the facts that yes, the Camaro is a nice Yenko Clone not an original 1969 Yenko Camaro. One last question I have for Rick is, do you really believe that a good copy of something, because of the content, the intent, the talent required, and licenses granted, makes something original?