Back in 1962, Ford Motor Company was all about performance and excitement and proved it by producing the Mustang I. That’s right, 1962 not 1964 — we are talking about the Mustang I concept car. The V-4 engined, mid-engined, sports… more»
Kit Cars
May 5, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
What Color Would You Choose! 1971 Vokaro
This rather unusual kit car find was sent in by none other than frequent finder Rocco G. and we thank him for his continued submissions! This 1971 (perhaps that’s the chassis age) Vokaro is advertised here on craigslist for… more»
Apr 21, 2019 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Californian Kit Car: 1970 Invader GT
The motoring world is littered with companies who were keen to earn a living by producing kit cars based on the ubiquitous Volkswagen Beetle, and a Californian company called Autokit Industries was just one such organization. The company’s owner… more»
Mar 29, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Real Deal Dune Buggy: 1968 Meyers Manx
After the dust settles from World War III, the only things moving around will be cockroaches and vehicles based on the original Volkswagen Beetle. But why wait? This super-cute and capable 1968 Meyers Manx in Rancho Mission Viejo, California… more»
Mar 23, 2019 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Hardcastle & McCormick: Manta Montage Kit Car
For those of us who can remember it, this Montage Kit Car looks remarkably like the Manta Mirage that was used in the 1983 TV series, Hardcastle and McCormick. There is a good reason for this, and that is… more»
Mar 10, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Easy Restoration: 1984 L’Automobile Ventura
While its name may give you the impression that this interesting little car hails from France, nothing could be further from the truth. The Ventura is a product of the L’Automobile company in Brazil. It is an unusual car… more»
Feb 26, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
READER AD: Porsche Powered 1958 Alken D2 Roadster
As a general rule of thumb, kit cars don’t tend to generate a lot of excitement in the classic car world. One of the main reasons for this is that they are more often than not pale imitations of… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Build Your Own Ariel Atom With This Kit!
Over the decades, the kit car scene has become increasingly more sophisticated, and the performance levels have also increased enormously. The venerable VW Bug used to be the most common basis for a kit, but it is now possible… more»
Feb 4, 2019 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Cheapest Gullwing Around! 1970 Bradley GT
The seller of this 1970 Bradley GT has been storing it for a future day that never came, so it’s now listed for sale here on eBay. I suspect they may have to lower the opening bid of $2,000… more»
Jan 17, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Winter Project: 1956 Porsche 356 Kit Car
Over the years, the popularity of kit cars has gone through cycles in popularity, and a lot of this has been based on either government regulations regarding safety requirements, or the quality (or lack thereof) of the various kits… more»
Dec 26, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
What is it?! Crazy Fiberfab-based V8 Custom
If cars could talk, this one would probably cry in shame. Listed as a “1968 Gt Avenger,” the description of this Bradford, Pennsylvania kit car presumably describes a Fiberfab Avenger GT-12. However the B-pillar suggests a stronger resemblance to… more»
Dec 3, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Fire Sale: 2006 AC Cobra Replica
They say that when you’re hot, you’re hot, and while this can be a good thing in certain circumstances, there are times when it’s the last thing that you want. This 2006 AC Cobra Replica has been hot for… more»
Nov 6, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Fiberglass Fun: 1970 Meyers Manx SR
Bruce Meyers kicked off a craze in 1964 with his Volkswagen-based Meyers Manx dune buggy; here was a low-cost, easy-to-build, fun, lightweight beach car to perfectly embody the Southern California surf scene that’s always captured the American imagination. His… more»
Oct 22, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
GT40 Replica Kit: 1965 Volkswagen Ferrer GT
It’s amazing how influential the Ford GT40 was when first introduced. From how it set the racing world on fire and spawned numerous dogfights with Ferrari, to the modern day re-creation that never lost a step when it came… more»
Oct 21, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1990 VSE Jackrabbit Project
Volkswagen-based kit cars are a dime a dozen…Volkswagen Beetle-based kit cars, that is. But when famed ex-GM engineer and racer Herb Adams attempted to update the kit car formula for the 1990s, he also updated the VW underpinnings to… more»
Oct 19, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Aluminum Bodied Tribute: Ferrari 250 GTO Replica
We’re on a solid run of these “Faux-rraris”, typically based on Datsun 240/260Z underpinnings and mechanical systems. I can’t remember having so many pop up in the years I’ve written for this site, but here we are. What’s most… more»
