I received this message and these photos from Dizzy Dale regarding his latest purchase. Check it out.

Until I communicated with Dale, I didn't even know the 289 was replicated. This is very nice. For a more real look, one would have to put different wheels and tires on it, and change the taillights. It looks like a lot of fun, without being one of those redundant 427 pop-offs.

Plus, if the documentation proves the car was completely factory built, it is eligible to be displayed on an AACA show field.

Just out of curiousity is there a hard definition of "factory built", say minimum number of units produced or some other definable criteria? Or is there a committee that rules on a case by case basis?.........Bob

Hey West,The car was factory built[approx.150 built] to comply with 1983 safety regulations.Larger rear taillights,energy absorbing front and rear bumpers,side marker lights front and rear.In regard to the factory built replica class these parts that are specific to the Aurora would have to be in place.Yes,No,Maybe????Cause i really like the smaller taillights and more delicate rear bumper.It seems to me that if i start switching parts out i will end up with just another MONGREL kit Cobra.Thanks for your input.diz

Dale
The "Second Generation" class is not currently being judged, so it wouldn't matter in my opinion.

Bob
The way I understand the rule is that it has to have been built in a factory and sold as a turnkey car. Some of the replica companies offered cars either way, and it's the "kit" cars that are NOT eligible for AACA inclusion. That said, each car is approved on a case-by-case basis, so documentation is critical.

Debris?!? If that's what Diz calls 'Debris', he can 'junk' it in my yard!!

Yep, that's what he calls it. He had another name for it first but we can't put stuff like that here.

Tell Diz that I have 35 acres in rural NC and I'm starting a junk yard. He can make the first "debris" (or whatever he calls it) donation!