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No Reserve Return: 1966 Fiberfab Banshee

Regular readers will probably recognize this 1966 Fiberfab Banshee. We previously saw it in June 2021, but it has hit the market again. Feedback on this classic was positive last time, although some raised reservations about the price. These… more»

Distressed Kit Car: 1966 Fiberfab Jamaican

Fiberfab was one of the longest-lasting kit car manufacturers, though mostly forgotten to many today. They began making accessories and body parts in 1964 and then expanded into kit cars. One of their products was the Jamaican, which physically… more»

GT40 Replica: Fiberfab Avenger Kit Car

Almost every kit car takes some inspiration from a more expensive model produced in limited quantities. The problem is, even with the best of intentions behind its conception, the replica falls well short of what the real-deal vehicle looks… more»

Ford GT Wannabe: Fiberfab Avenger Kit Car

When Ford designed its GT, the car inspired worship among enthusiasts the world over. Soon known as the “GT40″ due to its 40” height, the sinuous sports car became the object of any manner of paraphernalia, including models, posters,… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Fiberfab Valkyrie Kit

Ah, kit cars. These were once a great way for an enthusiast to slip behind the wheel of a car that looked exotic but that didn’t cost a fortune. The category peaked during the 1960s and 1970s but is… more»

Immaculate Deception: 1970 Fiberfab Avenger GT-12

We get a lot of kit cars to profile here on Barn Finds.  Some are outrageously garish, while others are nice enough to consider the possibility of owning one.  This is one of those kit cars.  Take a look… more»

Not a Lambo: Fiberfab Jamaican Kit Car

Kit cars always have an aura of mystery about them, which has a lot to do with the fact that these were limited-batch vehicles without the same sort of factory support that would lead to robust record-keeping. The Fiberfab… more»

Retro Kit Car: 1960s Fiberfab Valkyrie

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»

Surprise Powertrain! 1968 Fiberfab Valkyrie

Most of the kit cars that we come across are unfinished projects. Perhaps they were on the road at one point, in “almost finished” condition, but have been parked for one reason or another. This 1968 Fiberfab Valkyrie would… more»

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»

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»

Big Healey Underneath: Fiberfab Jamaican

When is an Austin-Healey not an Austin-Healey? When it’s a Fiberfab Jamaican! This rebodied 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 was supposedly parked in 1969. It’s located in Laguna Beach, California, and is advertised here on Craigslist. Though the current owner hasn’t… more»

Trade for a Tractor: 1970 Fiberfab Valkyrie

It’s said that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. Yet this fiberglass beauty is certainly its own animal, and the car that inspired it surely needs no further praise. This is a 1970 Fiberfab Valkyrie, located in… more»

V8 Powered 1962 Fiberfab Jamaican

Here’s yet another one that has escaped my attention, a 1962 “Jamaican” kit body offered by a defunct company known as Fiberfab. I have to admit that I’m amazed at the number of former kit car companies that continue… more»

Rebodied 1967 Austin Healey: Fiberfab Jamaican!

Enthusiasts familiar with the lovely Austin Healey 3000 may do a double-take on the listing here on eBay advertising this car as a “1967 Austin Healey 3000 GT.” At first my brain was spinning; how could adding a roof… more»

1-Of-12: 1966 Fiberfab Banshee

Kit cars will always be a lucky dip when it comes to the vexing question of build quality. Sometimes the finished product can be stunning, while at other times, they can be pretty gruesome. This 1966 Fiberfab Banshee fits… more»