I believe that the Triple-M Register has
> done so, whether we individually agree with the choice of words or not.
>
> I quote from the Triple-M Register's definitions:
>
> Special: "A special of no particular style, just one that the owner
> likes and not slavishly trying to replicate anything."
>
> replica xx: (note small "r") Shows that the configuration of the car,
> either mechanically or bodily, is in the style of "xx" which can, of
> course, be any car. This should not be confused with:-
>
> Xx Replica: (note capitalization) Which represents a genuine Works
> created Replica. As far as is known only 12/12 M types were manufactured
> by the Works as Replicas.
>
> I would suggest one further category. That is a car which has had its
> chassis or engine number altered, which in anyone's book can be nothing
> more than an attempt to deceive. To this category, I would assign the
> word "counterfeit". The official position of the Register is that any
> replacement engine or chassis maintain it's original factory-stamped
> number. Any replacement without a number, should be left without number.
>
> There is room within these four definitions to encompass all sorts of
> variations. However, I would argue against discussing whether the
> replacement of a broken or consumable part would constitute categorizing
> an otherwise original car as a replica (small "r"), as long at the
> replacement is in the style of the original and is not meant to deceive.
I think this pretty well covers it!!
Best,
Ray
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