Clone Complex

[TimG]

I have the ultimate clone. A very detailed replica of a specific 427 competition Cobra. CSX3002 was the first 427 Cobra built and a hybrid car, part 289 Cobra (front and inside) and part 427 Cobra (wide rear, chassis, and aluminum head side oiler). It has a number of unique features that are replicated on this clone. This car was built with hand pounded aluminum and is correct down to the mixture of gauges and how they are positioned in the dash, fender mounted dry sump, square oil cooler, ventalation, scoops, 42 gallon tank, and front braced roll bar. It even has aluminum heads painted black just like CSX3002. It was displayed at the Monterey Historic Races with the actual CSX3002 after it was built by the folks that restored CSX3002. As the real CSX3002 is the world famous Shelby team car and in the Shelby museum, anyone that knows Cobras will realize that this is a fake. It would also be hard to pass off as legitimate to a buyer.
There are times when I feel guilty about this car, it is really just air, although it is a blast to have. I tell people that it is an aluminum Cobra and most think it's real. It even fools some folks that are familiar with Cobras. Like most clones, one tires of it fairly quickly and wants the real thing. At least, I do. You get the ultimate clone and it just makes you want the real thing more.