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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Do You Hear The Wail? I Do! 1966 Fiberfab Banshee
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
