Sure, building a car model is fun, but putting together a life-size, working version of a car you can actually drive is so much more satisfying. Kit cars are essentially prefabricated parts you ...

The automotive world contains many terms to describe different sorts of specialized cars, often with overlaps between them. Two such terms are "kit car" and "replica," frequently misidentified or used ...

Introduced in 1976 as a replacement for the Valiant and discontinued in 1980, the Plymouth Volare is nowhere near as iconic as its predecessor. But there's at least one reason why this car should be ...

There are really only two ways to build your own sports car in the modern market: Either have deep enough pockets to convince a major manufacturer to design a model especially for you, or get your ...

The automotive aftermarket lobby (which exists!) got the "Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act" attached to a highway funding bill that passed on December 5th. Now companies selling Cobra, Ford ...

The world of strange ‘80s and ‘90s kit cars knows endless depth, oddities, and interesting stories. Back then, it felt like any mad scientist could go out and set up a small car company building ...

Today's kit car builders have a plethora of choices in chassis and running gear. Most Cobra clones have ladder frames mounting Mustang, Jag, or Corvette suspension, while the sturdy Fiero still ...

We have no intention of trying to pass this custom '58 Corvette kit car off as an authentic '58 Vette-Rod, though it could easily fool most passersby. The details in the meticulously sculpted body ...

One of the most enduring replicas on the scene today is the venerable Lamborghini Countach clone. Even with the much more slippery design of the Lambo Diablo available in kit car form, the Countach ...