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»
Kit Cars
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 • 7 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»
Jan 2, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Ferrari-Inspired! 1978 Datsun 280Z Velo Rossa Spyder
Imitation may be the most sincere form of flattery, yet there’s little doubt that the Ferrari 250 GTO truly requires any additional praise. The once simple race car has ascended to the heights of the collector market, regularly commanding… more»
Dec 22, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Finalé Body! 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
UPDATE – The seller of this interesting Fiero saw that we featured it and reached with more information and some corrections. Rather than rewrite the article, we have included a copy of their email below. They also sent us… more»
Dec 20, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
GM Corvair Prototype: 1967 Piranha
In the 1960s, General Motors partnered with Marbon Chemicals and AMT Plastics (yes, the model kit company) to build a Corvette alternative using Corvair engineering. Only fourteen were built before GM decided it was cost-prohibitive, with nine surviving today… more»
Dec 16, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Road And Track Pinup: 1957 Byers SR100
UPDATE – We featured this rare Byers SR100 back in October of 2017 when it first emerged from the barn. At that point, it wasn’t for sale, but things have changed and Dean has decided to list it for… more»
Dec 9, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
The Best Kit You Could Buy? 1970 Amante GT
What you see in this photo is a 1970 Amante GT, a fiberglass custom created during the heyday of the kit car craze. This example is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and advertised here on Facebook Marketplace for $3,250. Many… more»
Dec 5, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
’57 Belaro! 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
What do you get when you cross a fourth-generation Chevy Camaro with a 1957 Chevy fiberglass kit from Easy Rods? A Belaro, of course! This is not one of the first these cars we’ve seen, as our own Scotty… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Royalty! A Pair Of Royale Sabres
The Royale Sabre was a component car designed and produced by a Brit named John Barlow from (sources vary) the late 1980’s through 1996, mainly for the European market. These two are claimed to be the only two imported… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Hand-Built! 1964 Volkswagen Sports Car
This likely is a one-of-a-kind kit-type car, built in the 1960s on a VW chassis. It’s been in storage for more than four decades and is not in running condition. The steel body is custom-made so if you had… more»
Nov 5, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Stunning 1970 Manta Montage
Two brothers named LoVette owned and operated Manta Cars from 1974-86 which was known for at least three models of kit and component automobiles. The Manta Montage was based on a VW Beetle chassis and drivetrain but looked like… more»
