Since Day 1 of the automobile, enterprising people have wanted to build their own cars. The first kit car was produced in 1896 by an Englishman, with plans published in a popular science magazine of the day. The Lad’s… more»
Kit Cars
Jun 1, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Twin-Engine Racing Replica: STP Porsche 917/10-002 Can-Am
Having been to track day or two in the past, and watched cars racing around a circuit, there is really nothing much more exhilarating than the smell of gas, burnt rubber, and the excitement of the crowd. However, you… more»
May 31, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Super Rare 1969 Group Six G6 Coupe
Just when you think you’ve seen every kit car possible end up on craigslist as someone’s forgotten project, another completely random model pops up on a classifieds site. That’s certainly the case with this unusual “Group 6 G6” coupe… more»
May 30, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Pinto Powered! 1983 Cimbria SS Kit Car
Don’t you miss the days when you could find an inexpensive VW donor, order a kit car to put on top, and without depleting your life savings or mental well-being put together a creation that turns heads everywhere you… more»
May 23, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Cave Not Included: 1972 Lincoln Batmobile
There have been a lot of Batmobiles over the years. From the aerodynamic coupe of the early Forties through to the “tumbler” of the Nolan films and the muscle car of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, each generation seems to… more»
May 14, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Neoclassic Ford! 1983 Zimmer Golden Spirit
A neoclassic automobile is a modern car made in the image of the classic rides of the 1920s and 1930s, but not intended to be a full replica. The Zimmer Golden Spirt is one of these vehicles. It was… more»
Apr 28, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
One Off Kit Car? 1969 Triumph
We’re told this is a one-of-a-kind sports car, something that would usually be thought of as a kit. But it may have been custom-built by its original owner. The car is part Triumph, part Volkswagen, and the rest from… more»
Apr 21, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Dune Buggy Project: 1969 Meyers Manx Tow’d
From 1964 to 1971, Californian Bruce Meyers and his company produced a variety of on- and off-road vehicles for recreational use. More commonly known as “dune buggies,” Meyers’ most well-known version was the Manx which could be licensed for… more»
Apr 8, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Unique Kit Car: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro/Corvair
It’s hard to decide exactly what this automobile is. It was built by a kit car builder out of Massachusetts. It has a 1965 Chevy Corvair chassis and drivetrain. And it looks like a 1970 Chevy Camaro with T-Tops…. more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Parked For 35 Years: Sterling Kit Car
The kit car culture probably reached its zenith during the late 1970s and early 1980s, and while they are no longer as popular as they once were, a hardy band of souls keeps these classics alive. One of the… more»
Apr 3, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Affordable Gullwing: 1978 Bradley GT II
“A perfect marriage. The inner beauty of a Volkswagen. And the outer beauty of a Bradley. You can now have a car that looks like a million, but costs very little.” That is how Bradley Automotive positioned a series of sleek… more»
Mar 11, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Replicord? 1937 Cord 812 Kit
A Cord 810 or 812 would be an exceptional find! Shortlived as they were (’36-’37), they were way ahead of their time – probably too far ahead. So, if such a thing floats your boat but you can’t find,… more»
Feb 6, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Affordable Kit Car! Fiberfab Aztec GT
Going back in time to the sixties, seventies, and even beyond, Kit Cars made quite a splash in the auto hobby, especially among budget-minded enthusiasts. It seems like another lifetime when you could find a pretty decent VW Bug… more»
Feb 3, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Wild 454 V8 Project! 1964 Kellison J5
There’s a great background story to this Kellison J5 project! According to the seller, this car was being driven by them prior to 1981, when some rings broke in the Chevrolet 283 V8 and it was parked. He ended… more»
Jan 31, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
VW-based Kit Car Project! 1957 Porsche 356A
Have you ever wanted a vintage Porsche 356 but never had the funds to pull it off? You could consult with a kit manufacturing out of California and build a kit car that comes with Volkswagen power. Or you… more»
Jan 24, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Lamborghini Windshield! Fiberfab Aztec 7 Kit Car
I wonder how many of our readers are old enough to remember when a Volkswagen chassis was cheap and easy to come by. Among those folks who do, I’m guessing many also remember when you could order a kit… more»
