The XP87 Corvette Concept Car remains one of the most striking examples of unchained designers building the car of their fantasies, smashing clay models to pieces and wowing audiences everywhere. Unfortunately, it’s rarely seen today, squirreled away by GM… more»
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Oct 10, 2018 • Exclusives • 12 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1953 Corvette Resto-Mod
What Makes It Special? Here is something you don’t see going down the road anymore. A 1953 Corvette! No, it’s not a real $300,000 original ’53 Vette, but a recreation that when finished will be the perfect attention getter… more»
Sep 25, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
French Connection: 1957 Devin Renault Special
Devins are sought after kit cars for a variety of their reasons, including heritage and rarity, but also because they were well-built kits back in the day. They utilized a variety of floor pans and engines, with some even… more»
Sep 24, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve Luxury! 1981 Gazelle Kit Car
There was a time when I couldn’t wrap my head around why the VW-based Gazelle kits had so many followers. After all, they look nothing like the car they’re purported to be “replicas” of and the ensuing attempt just… more»
Sep 23, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
One Of Six: 1955 Replac Debonnaire
If any of you reading this have a copy of the July 1955 issue of Motor Trend, get thee to a scanner and put some images into the comments of their road test of the Replac Debonnaire—it’s this fiberglass-bodied Sportster’s… more»
Aug 25, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One of 20: 1972 Hathaway Hunter
Imagine my surprise when searching for more info about this wicked Hathaway Hunter “kit” car to find out our very own Jamie Palmer owns one of the 20 or so known to exist! Fellow editor Jamie actually has one… more»
Aug 16, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Kelmark Alternative: 1970 Cimbria Kit Car
Like so many kit cars, the history of the Cimbria is a cloudy one. It started off as a U.S.-born design, enduring some mild transformations and updates and even spinning off a UK version called the Eagle SS. The… more»
Aug 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Funny-Sounding Thunderbird: Veebird Kit Car
If you had been passed by this (apparent) ’57 Thunderbird back in its heyday, you might have noticed an uncharacteristic engine note—coming from the wrong end of the car, no less. That’s because what looks like a T-bird is… more»
Aug 11, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Dyno Time Only: 911-Powered Beck 550 Roadster
Beck Spyders are a worthy alternative to the real-deal Porsche 550 Spyders, considering the five-figure price difference between a kit car and the genuine article. This unfinished project is seemingly close to being complete, with an assembled 911 engine… more»
Jul 30, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
I Shall Call it Mini Z: 1973 Kar Camaro Z28 Mini
For Christmas in 1975, I received a book called “Weird and Wonderful Cars” written by Mike Hill. The significance? On page 39 of that book, there is an illustration of one of these (only finished in Tangerine). As a… more»
Jul 17, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Austin Engine Swap: 1958 Berkeley Racer
Despite appearing for sale with some regularity, the 1950s Berkeley Sports was made in limited numbers, with just over 4,000 built. Powered by engines ranging from 18 to 50 b.h.p., these were extremely clever cars that made extensive use… more»
Jun 29, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
V12 Powered Replica: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Kit
While many Ferrari replicas are epic disappointments with horrible proportions and underpinnings the likes of the Pontiac Fiero, this unfinished 250 GTO replica may be one of the better ones we’ve seen. Plus, the owner has sourced a Jaguar… more»
May 30, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Scarce Buggy: 1965 VW Concept 1 Kit Car
This unusual VW-based kit car is called a Concept 1, which is super confusing when you consider the reincarnated VW “New” Beetle was called the same thing. This example, spotted by Barn Finds reader Jamie, is dusty but complete, even… more»
May 25, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Studebaker Powered: 1953 Astro Fire
This one is a bit of a noggin-scratcher, I have never heard of a 1953 Astro Fire fiberglass car and neither has the internet, apparently. The seller has this cool kit posted on eBay and there’s a current bid… more»
May 25, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Titled by Bradley: 1975 Bradley GT
It looks like lightning has struck twice, as we have yet another Bradley-built GT that appears about a thousand times better than any of the hack-jobs built by DIYers. We just featured a late-production example that seems similar to… more»
May 21, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Nicest One Left: 1980 Bradley GT
Without fail, most of the Bradley GTs we feature are shadows of their former selves, completely past the point of reasonable return. It’s rare we get to see what one would have looked like when new, assembled by someone… more»
