How many "restored" Cobras are over restored?

[john galt]

Pic of an original 427 Cobra left door latch area.  Not what many people would call "concours correct" today.

[J_Speegle]

We know that Mustangs and Shelby's were assembled and then painted with the door on as well as certain other parts creating the same "look". Not sure how many strip the primer coat off the unibody before attaching the hinges and doors or trunk lid but yes judges would consider having bare steel between the surfaces "concours correct" if they could see that 

[FL SAAC]

What we consider to be "icons" ( and I do ) today, where once regular production automobiles or daily drivers

[J_Speegle]

What we consider to be "icons" ( and I do ) today, where once regular production automobiles or daily drivers

Not sure if many considered Cobras as "regular production" cars. They weren't where I grew up nor with the car guys in our area

[FL SAAC]

What we consider to be "icons" ( and I do ) today, where once regular production automobiles or daily drivers

Not sure if many considered Cobras as "regular production" cars. They weren't where I grew up nor with the car guys in our area

One has got to remember its humble origins at the AC Cars LTD. before becoming Americanized

But you are correct,  low production vehicles would be a better description

[rkm]

All of them.

[gt350shelb]

over restored  or protecting the vehicle  from shelbys  poor craftsmanship?