Auto enthusiasts associate the phrase “McBurnie replica Ferrari” with the Corvette-based Ferrari Daytona replica used on the 1980s super-series Miami Vice. McBurnie Coachcraft also produced a Datsun / Nissan Z-based Ferrari 250 GTO replica. This example resides in Wheat… more»
Kit Cars
Jan 8, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Fool The Neighbors: Ferrari 308 GTBi Kit
I consider myself a pretty harsh critic of Kit cars. I pride myself on being to tell even the best tribute models from the original. Reality is, I would spot this example of a Ferrari 308 GTBi as a… more»
Dec 17, 2017 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Panther Ready to Pounce: 1958 Kellison J6
Personally, I appreciate being alive in our time. Great medical breakthroughs, small batch whiskey, and a magical device called the “smartphone”. All great stuff. But if a time machine did exist, and I could jump back and forth between… more»
Oct 30, 2017 • Uncategorized • 35 Comments
Gone In 60 Seconds: 1974 Manta Mirage
First, to be honest, I had no idea the 2000 classic “Gone in 60 Seconds” featuring Nicholas Cage was a remake. Sorry. Secondly, I had no idea the first movie showcased a 1974 Manta Mirage – mainly because this… more»
Oct 11, 2017 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
GT40 Wannabe: 1968 Fiberfab Avenger GT
Listed as a “Ford GT40 replica,” this Fiberfab Avenger GT-12 is more inspired by the GT40 than it is designed to look like it. It is very clear that this car is not a replica, but rather a kit-car…. more»
Sep 2, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
I Didn’t Think They Made These: 1933 Ford Limo
Of course, Ford didn’t make a 1933 Vicky limousine, this is, as you probably suspected, a kit car. But it’s actually a modified one of those; the kit car manufacturer didn’t make them either! So if you are interested… more»
Aug 21, 2017 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Hand Built: Mercedes Landaulet Replica
Among replicas, the classic Mercedes-Benz 500K has constantly been paid homage to in some fashion. Whether the whole car was rebuilt or simply the iconic nose section, imitation has always been part of its heritage. This custom limousine features… more»
Aug 20, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1961 LaDawri Daytona Body
Back in the fifties and sixties, fiberglass bodied sports cars were hot! People built them, they raced them, and many companies made money producing them. LaDawri was one of the biggest players in the game and this Daytona was one… more»
Aug 14, 2017 • For Sale • 25 Comments
MG TD Alternative: 1982 Blakely Bernardi
Among the legions of VW-based kit cars, a few non-Beetle based kits squeaked in that we don’t hear too much about. The Blakely Bernardi is one such example, effectively providing a modern riff on the classic MG TD. These… more»
Aug 13, 2017 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Beetle Body Snatcher: 1976 Invader GT IV
If you wanted to build a collection of kit cars that offered a different vehicle for each day of the week, you’d seemingly need 12 days in a week. This 1976 Invader GT IV model is yet another gullwinged… more»
Aug 11, 2017 • For Sale • 86 Comments
Hardcastle & McCormick Fame: Coyote X Kit Car
More commonly known as the “Coyote X”, this Manta Montage kit car rose to fame in the 1980s ABC television show, Hardcastle and McCormick. The seller claims he’s lost interest in the project due to his preferred fiberglass shop… more»
Aug 6, 2017 • For Sale • 6 Comments
On Road or Off: 1971 Empi Sportster
Dune buggy kits are not hard to find, but genuine Empi builds are generally more desired by purveyors of these VW-powered on- and off-roaders. This 1971 example is a Southern California survivor, with a dry chassis and only some… more»
Jul 17, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Gentleman’s Kit Car: 1979 Fiberfab Bonito
Over the years, numerous kit cars have seen the light of day that were designed in homage to the original Ford GT40. Unfortunately, even if the body lived up to expectations, the construction and assembly quality fell short. Like… more»
Jun 29, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Porsche Powered: 1966 Fiberfab GT
Among the legions of kit cars offered during the 60s and 70s, fiberglass creations like the Fiberfab GT stood out for at least creating a convincing homage to the original Ford GT40. This example is a touch more special… more»
Jun 25, 2017 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Make An Offer! “Ferrari” Daytona Spyder
Just so you all know, we weren’t going to tell you about this epic discovery. But, being the generous souls that we are, we’ll let you in on this secret Ferrari Daytona Spyder that’s been locked away in a… more»
Apr 27, 2017 • For Sale • 11 Comments
From The Past To The Future: 1981 Tri-Magnum
Looking for all the world like something out of a science fiction movie, this 1981 Tri-Magnum doesn’t look like it would take much to put it back on the road. It sounds like it’s being sold by the original… more»
