Kit cars peaked in the 1960s, with many manufacturers producing bodies that an owner could drop onto a pre-existing production frame. More often than not, the frame hailed from the good people at Volkswagen, but some companies went their… more»
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Kiddie Kar Replica: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible
Back in the good old days, auto dealers were out to impress whole families, not just the member with the credit report. Pedal car replicas were available as promotional items at least in the 1950s, and Autolite, a one-time… more»
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Shoebird? Thunderbox? ’49 Ford “Body Kit” on a 1992 Thunderbird SC
If you’re the type that likes the classic “shoebox” slabside looks of the 1949-51 Fords, but prefers a more modern ride – and can get your hands on a good used 1989 – 1987 Thunderbird or Cougar – than… more»
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Rare Fiberglass Sports Car: 1952 Crosley Skorpion
Update 12/20/22 – The asking price of this fiberglass oddity has been nearly cut in half! Will that be enough to find it a new home though? Find it here on eBay. Thanks go to Barn Finds reader Sisuman…. more»
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Ford Never Made One: 1924 Ford Model T Speedster
While Ford made at least a couple dozen body styles for the Model T over its long production history, a speedster was not one of them. But with fifteen million sold, eventually, people began to use the T as… more»
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Motorcycle Powered: 1960 Berkley B95
This isn’t the first Berkeley that we have covered but they’re a rare breed and don’t surface often. Besides their rarity, I chose this 1960 B95 subject because I liked the way it looked and thought you would find… more»
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Stunning Replica: 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder
If you happen to have a spare $20 million sitting in your bank account, you could hit the road behind the wheel of a 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder. However, if your balance looks as sad as mine, this… more»
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Buried Alive! 1978 Bradley GT
The GT was one of the kit cars offered in the 1970s by Bradley Automotive. Using the guts of a VW Beetle, they were more like sports cars than dune buggies, like the Meyers Manx. They scraped by between… more»
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Let’s Go Racing! 1959 Devin D Porsche
The Devin was born of a fortunate confluence of passion and science. Race car driver Bill Devin spent the late 1940s and early 1950s racing and hot-rodding cars, most notably, a Crosley Hotshot. During the same time frame, advancements… more»
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Estate Sale: 2 VW Bugatti Type 35 Replicas
It’s not often you get the chance to buy a Bugatti, and even rarer to be able to buy two. However, these are the replica VW chassis versions, so, unfortunately, won’t ever be commanding huge prices. But for simple… more»
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Field Find: 1973 Puma GTE Spyder
If you went looking for a Puma, you could find the four-legged variety, according to Wikipedia as follows “they are highly adaptive and can be found in a large variety of habitats, including forests, tropical jungle, grasslands, and even… more»
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Tesla Rival? 1980 Bradley GTE II Electric
I have a secret soft spot for Kit Cars and unusual cars which never really make it into popular culture. One such company was Bradley, which created cars for just 11 years, from 1979 to 1980. What is even… more»
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3-Wheeled-Fun: 1991 Citroën Lomax 223
The UK has a wonderful culture of building kit cars that can be easily registered for the road. This led to a lot of specials being built in the 1960s all the way up to recreation GT40s and cars… more»
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MGA Shelby Cobra Replica
There are a few classic cars that make you do a double-take if you see them on the street. Cars that are so rare or valuable that you might not believe you are seeing the real thing. One that… more»
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Build-Ready: 1979 Manta Montage Coyote
I absolutely love the ambition of kit builders of the past. Literally, anything could be made, from little British-style roadsters to full-on racing replicas. Clearly, Brad and Tim Lovette had the same thoughts and they formed the company, Manta… more»
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Summer Daily: 1961 Volkswagen Berry Mini T
The VW Beetle has proved to be a very flexible tool in the kit car builders toolbox. They can be used to create GT40 replicas, batmobile replicas – or anything which takes your fancy due to the simple nature… more»
