Kit cars have been around for decades, with the craze starting in California in the 1970s. Several manufacturers have been involved and a variety of mechanical underpinnings were deployed, often donated by the Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle. From Orange… more»
Gazelle
Sep 23, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Forgotten Kit Car: Gazelle Mercedes SSK Replica
The appearance of a dusty, forgotten car can make most of us want to own things we didn’t previously covet. I’m a victim of this, personally, spying an old car that’s been forgotten by everyone but me, and wanting… more»
Sep 15, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Brand New in the Box! Gazelle Roadster Kit Car
This is one of the crazier finds I can recall seeing: an entire Gazelle kit car literally still brand new in the crate! We’ve seen motorcycles over the years still sitting in their shipping crates but this is the… more»
Mar 17, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1986 Gazelle Car Kit Still In Crate!
In 1986, Ronald Reagan was President, the Soviet Union was still around, “Top Gun” was the highest grossing film, and someone out west ordered a Gazelle kit car. 37 years later, “Top Gun-Maverick” is still the biggest movie out… more»
Mar 4, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Well Built Kit Car: 1929 Gazelle
Once we were a nation of builders. Long before the internet was around, and when cable TV consisted of twelve channels, people actually went out to their garages and built things. One of the more popular pastimes for such… more»
Sep 24, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve Luxury! 1981 Gazelle Kit Car
There was a time when I couldn’t wrap my head around why the VW-based Gazelle kits had so many followers. After all, they look nothing like the car they’re purported to be “replicas” of and the ensuing attempt just… more»
Aug 2, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
A Leaping Gazelle? 1959 Singer Gazelle
The Gazelle was the first car produced by Singer following the take-over of Singer in 1956 by the Rootes Group. Barn Find reader Michael brought this one to our attention. Located in Griffin, Ga, and for sale here on… more»
