Yenko "fakes"

[Unreal]

Just registered, after reading this B/B for several months. I read all the posts about "bogus" Yenkos, and other special cars. There's a difference between a "fake" and a "clone" or "replica" and it has to do with intent. If there's an attempt to defraud, then it's a fake. If there's no deceit, then it's a replica.
I building a Yenko replica for several reasons. 1. I can't afford the price of a restorable real one. 2. I can't afford the cost of all the necessary concours parts i'd use if it were a real one. 3. I want to drive my car, and wouldn't, if it were as valuable as a real one. This doesn't mean I don't want to learn about the Yenko, or to duplicate one as close as possible. In other words, I want to enjoy the hobby just as much as the guy who has a real one. There is no deceit, as confirmed by my username, and (if available) my license tag. I would gladly register mine as a replica, and show it with just as much pride. And yet, somehow, I don't think I would ever be considered "part of the group." I attended the first reunion, and saw where the only replica was asked to set up.
So what's the point? Simply that cowboys and ranch owners have a lot in common. We all love horses, don't we? Comments?