Lurking in a dimly-lit garage, this black Fiberfab Banshee (1 of 12 produced before Fiberfab sold the name to Pontiac and changed the name of the kit to Caribee) looks extremely sinister, especially with those gull wing doors raised… more»
Kit Cars
Jan 16, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Can’t Beat Free? 1967 VW Astra GT
In the project car world, few words create as much justification for bad decisions than does the word “free.” It seems like we can rationalize any kind of project at that point, no matter the severity. Barn Finds reader Peter… more»
Dec 25, 2016 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Want A Vintage Sports Car Company For Christmas?
I’m hoping some of you, like me, remember the Willow. It’s a kit car that originated in 1979, and I remember when the magazine articles first came out about it–I was in love! A gentleman by the name of… more»
Oct 28, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Honda Goldwing Powered: 1984 Tri-Magnum
Here’s your new daily-driver: it’s a Honda Goldwing powered 1984 Tri-Magnum and it can be found on eBay with a current bid of just over $3,100 but the reserve isn’t met. This cool reverse-three-wheeler is in Fairfax Station, Virginia and yes,… more»
Oct 22, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Try It On For Size? 1972 Trimuter
Despite looking so futuristic, the Trimuter has actually been around for a long time. Originally offered through Mechanix Illustrated in plan and kit form, the current website for the designer/builder claims that over 30,000 sets of plans have been sold. This one… more»
Oct 15, 2016 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1974… What The Heck Is It?
What the heck is this? I’ve looked at a lot of kit cars in my time, and I don’t ever remember seeing a body like this, but I think that has to be what this is. It’s located in… more»
Mar 28, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Which One? Two Dune Buggy Barn Finds
On the left, we have a Berry Mini T, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina and up for sale here on craigslist for $5,500 or best offer. On the right, we have an Allison Daytona, located in York, Pennsylvania, which… more»
Mar 10, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Autocross Champ: Factory Five Cobra Replica
This Cobra was picked up at a kit builder workshop and was turned into an autocross champ. It has the running gear from a ’93 Mustang and was agile enough to win the owner’s regional autocross championships for three… more»
Jan 10, 2016 • For Sale Stories • 161 Comments
How to get a Jaguar D-Type For $325
From Julie C – It is 2am and I walk into our darkened bedroom and announced that I had bid on a car, I couldn’t take it back, and that I was not sorry. My husband groaned and rolled… more»
Jan 4, 2016 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Big Block GT40? Not Really, But Interesting!
Of course it’s not a real GT40; if you look closely it’s only a caricature at best. But it’s also not hundreds of thousands of dollars, either, and it does have a big block V8 engine! Thanks to reader… more»
Jan 4, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Lamborghini Countach Body: What’s Next?
Do you “need” a Lamborghini Countach replica body? This fiberglass replica is listed here on craigslist for only $3k. What would you do with it though?
Dec 31, 2015 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Wannabe 917: 1969 Laser Kit Car
I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news: this isn’t a real Porsche 917. I know, the proportions looked spot-on; the Camaro wheels in the front provided better cooling for those massive, LeMans-proven brakes; and the VW Thing… more»
Dec 16, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Not an MG: 1976 Triumph-Based Spartan
No, it’s not an MG TF, or a Morgan, or a Singer! The Spartan was a kit car based on Triumph mechanicals produced in England from 1973 to 1995. This one is left hand drive and is located in… more»
Nov 18, 2015 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Split Window Corvette For $3,500?
We would all love to own a 1963 Corvette. It has that cool split window and was the first of the new C2 design. Unfortunately, everyone else wants them too so the price tag can keep them out of… more»
Oct 20, 2015 • For Sale Sightings Stories • 21 Comments
Reader Find: Lambo In The Sticks
From Perry C. – I found this Lamborghini body by accident really. The story goes that a 75 year old man bought it and was going to build a kit car but never did. He asked me if I… more»
