Complete List of Kit Car Manufacturers
To some in the automotive community, kit cars are controversial, but for others, they represent a chance to drive their dream car...or at least something close to it. With so many of
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The Brummett Maserati Special: Oklahoma’s Birdcage-Inspired Route 66 Hot Rod
Inside the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa sits a strange, beautiful Maserati-inspired sports racer with an Oklahoma story all its own. The Brummett Maserati Special.
What is a Kit Car? A Brief History of Component Cars
Kit cars, also known as component cars or replica cars, are vehicles that are sold in kit form and assembled by the owner. They are typically replicas of classic or exotic sports
The SHObra
by Michael Satterfield Guys have been building replicas of the iconic Shelby Cobra for nearly as long as the Cobra itself has been around. There are many bad versions such as one
Pictorial: Inside Kirkham Motorsports
TGR Staff The idea for Kirkham Motorsports started in 1994 with the mission to build the finest replicas in the world. It all began when David Kirkham was restoring the 427 Shelby
Ashley Laminates
The Ashley 750 based on an Austin 7 (See a standard 7 in the background) by Michael Satterfield The 1950s and ’60s saw so many boutique car companies spring up, mostly thanks
The Kougar Sports Jaguar
TGR Staff Since its introduction in 1977, the Kougar Sports has represented the opportunity for enthusiasts to acquire a traditionally styled sports car. Beautifully finished and necessarily very expensive (over £3,000 at
Fake Bugatti’s
by Michael Satterfield Everyone wants a supercar, but cars like the million dollars plus Bugatti Veyron are out of reach for most of us. For some people not having the cash to
The Puma GTE
by Michael Satterfield Unveiled in 1970 at the Ibero-American Exhibition in Seville, Spain, the Puma GTE was a hit. Based on the Volkswagen Brasilia, side windows, flashes above the front bumper of
Caterham adds to Seven range with Supersport R
TGR Staff Caterham has added to its iconic range of Sevens, giving the acclaimed Supersport a steroid-induced brother – the two-liter Supersport R, which packs 180bhp and track-bred dynamics. Like the standard
Video: DIY Reventon
by Michael Satterfield Who wouldn’t want a Lamborghini? But spending $1.6 million on a Reventon is not likely to fit most peoples budget unless they have 50-year car loans… However, a Chinese farmer spent
“Ford GT40” Crashes in Tennessee
by Michael Satterfield According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a driver from North Carolina crashed a 1966 Ford GT-40 (Replica, we think). Troopers say the car is valued at roughly $150,000, so
Rebody Legislation
by Michael Satterfield In 2010, automotive tuner and restoration house Classic Recreations was under investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for VIN fraud. Classic Recreations known for building officially licensed
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