Kit Cars – The automotive world has been such that every enthusiast is taken care of by one or more brands with a good collection of supercars to choose from. That notwithstanding, most of our envisaged ultra-exclusive über-rides are either out of our financial reach or are no longer in the market as most extinct vehicles still captivate the minds of most people.
The Kit car happens to be a perfect opportunity for car lovers to recreate their dream designs as well as bring back to life some iconic specs that had been long forgotten. Assembling a kit car or even buying an already built one is much cheaper than half the price of an average sedan car and the running cost too is also relatively low giving rise to huge patronage of the kit car.
If you are wondering how to start assembling your own kit car as the whole process may seem cumbersome but not to worry as there are plenty of car kits available to help make the job go as smoothly as possible. If you want to build a kit car, whether it’s a replica of your favorite muscle car, a race car, or even a dune buggy, you can find a replica kit and component car to fit your desires.
To get the very best of your kit car ensure to buy from long-established companies with proven track records as there are many outlets with kit cars whose pedigree can not be established. This is the risk involved in buying a kit car except for the one you build by yourself or a recognizable outlet as most kit car manufacturers will provide or sell you an assembly manual prior to your kit car purchase. Below are a few kit cars from reputable manufacturers that are worth considering irrespective of the replicas or original category of kit cars that you may choose.
DF Goblin
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Replicating this high-performance and mid-engine car is made simple using minimal tools and a set of parts that can be assembled in your home garage. It features a full tube chassis, minimal bodywork, and the running gear and accessories come from a 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt donor car. DF claims that in less than 100 hours, with a basic set of home garage tools and basic mechanical skills, anyone can turn a pile of parts into a mid-engine fun machine.
Caterham Seven 270
The Caterham Seven 270 kit car is a lightweight model that delivers a compact package.
This spirited Seven 270 delivers amazing performance both on-road and track with 0-60 mph time of around 5 seconds. It may not be as flashy as other replica models in the market but it’s fun to drive around.
Factory Five MK4Roadster
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One of the most replicated cars and a favorite kit car to build is Shelby Cobra. Factory Five claims that its MK4 Roadster is “the world’s best-selling replica,” a claim that is hard to dispute. Massachusett’s Factory Five is a name synonymous with Cobra replication and MK4Roadster is one of their popular product.
With price as high as $5 million for the real Shelby Cobras, one will be so excited to have a replica of this magnificent ride at $13,000 with a Factory Five base kit, a 1987-2004 Ford Mustang donor car, and some wheels, tires, paint, patience, and elbow grease.
The effort put into assembling the kit car does not go unrewarded as a well and perfect finished work is bound to pay off. At the time of this writing, a beautifully finished 1965 Factory Five Cobra replica, with a 302 V8 and 13,500 miles on the odometer was listed on eBay for under $33,000.
RCR D-Type
RCR’s D-Type kit car hearkens back to Jaguar’s golden age of 1950s Le Mans victories. It features an aluminum monocoque chassis with bolt-on steel subframes with a fiberglass body just like the original. Mounting the original XK-series engine gives your replica kit car all the confidence it requires to perform exceptionally. There are three different designs options to choose from for your right-hand-drive kit car: a plain version, a version with rounded headrests, or a version with an iconic fin behind the driver.
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