Is a "Clone' better?

[427TJ]

Are clones better? It depends on what you're in it for. They're certainly not worth the big bucks--perhaps "medium" bucks. Clones can be really cool if done correctly and they can be driven with much less worry about accidental damage. As in everything, it's the attention to detail that makes the car. If it's done correctly down to the last detail (except VIN, cowl tag, paperwork) but you admit it's a clone car, no one SHOULD hassle you. But, if you're in it for the prestige of owning a "Yenko" then you might be disappointed. You'll be known as the guy with the clone and they'll say it with a hint of disgust. Well-done clones get compliments but most of the guys are likely holding back their disdain for cloning Supercars like the Yenko. They'll walk up to you at a show and compliment your car and then out of earshot they'll piss all over it. Hey, it's a competitive world (and hobby) and if you don't mind being the guy with the clone then you'll probably have a lot of fun with a car like this. I know I would.

This month's Hot Rod has more from David Freiburger on the level of discourse in the hobby: "If there's one thing all car guys have in common, it's opinions. Not agreement, but opinions."

Build a clone or buy a clone, drive it and enjoy it, and ignore the intelligentsia that constantly tries to ruin your fun with their opinions.

This is just my opionion, of course!

Oh, and what is it about putting '67 caps on '68-up Camaros? Oh, and '68-up caps on '67s? You'd think that after all that work a guy would get the caps right.