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»
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Fire Victim: Superformance Shelby Daytona Coupe
The Superformance brand of recreations are among some of the most sought after in the industry, known for their exacting details and a close working relationship with Carroll Shelby. This particular example is a Shelby Daytona Coupe, also known… more»
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Potent Fiberfab Jamaican Will Jerk Your Neck!
Unless you follow Sprint Cars, you’re unlikely to see a vehicle this small with a 400 cubic inch V8. This Fiberfab Jamaican kit car wraps the oversized SBC (Small Block Chevy) in a voluptuous European-styled body. Thanks to reader… more»
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Fool the Neighbors? Replica Porsche “Laser” 917 Kit
While the many, many Kelmark and Bradley GTs running around (or parked on craigslist) can become practically commonplace, the “Laser” Porsche 917 replica is seen far less frequently. Consisting of a nose panel that does a decent job of… more»
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Barn Find MGA-Based Fiberfab Jamaican
If you’ve frequented Barn Finds for a while, you’ll know I love Fiberfab Jamaicans. This one is being sold for the bargain price of $1,500 through this ad at Hemmings. This particular kit was based on a 1960 MGA… more»
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Garage Find Kit Car: 1974 Bradley GT-2
Many times, I pass up on featuring kit cars like this Bradley GT-2 because they are in such horrible conditon it seems unlikely anyone would take it on. That’s not the case with the 1974 example, which is a… more»
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Spirit Of Can-Am: 1976 Manta Mirage
A week or so ago, we featured another Manta Mirage that wasn’t quite this nice. This Mclaren-esque car was created for the World of Wheels car shows and hasn’t been touched much since. It’s for sale here on eBay and is… more»
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“For The Young At Heart”: 1966 Glassic Phantom
At first glance, you might think you are looking at a 1930s car. As it turns out, the car is old as it was produced over 50 years ago, but not as old as you’d think. This 1966 Glassic Phantom… more»
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Vague Trade: 1970 Ford GT Kit?
I’ve seen the real thing twice. A 1967 perfect example at the Peterson Museum in Los Angeles, and another at the annual Indianola Days car show in Indianola, Washington. It was one of three cars that came. But seeing… more»
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Bogus Bull: 1986 Lamborghini Diablo Replica
When you have Champagne dreams and a caviar wishes but your wallet is more about homemade wine and canned tuna, this 1986 Lamborghini Diablo replica may be just the ticket. This kit car is listed on eBay with ten… more»
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Fauxrrari! McBurnie Replica Ferrari 250 GTO
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
