Neither a kit car nor a replica is inherently "better" or "worse" in terms of quality of construction, prestige, or provenance. Some manufacturers produce well-known and beloved kit cars, such as ...

Built by the UK-based LB Specialist Cars, the STR kit designed on the exact specifications of the original model starts at just under $40,000 and includes a semi-monocoque chassis with a fully ...

Kit cars fall into three general areas: the early-model hot rods, the VW-based kits and the late-model V8-powered super kit cars. There is enough material to fill a book, so this overview has to ...

A small volume automaker could be building full-fledged replicas of anything built in or before 1996. That means cars like the FD RX7, the BMW E36 3 Series, the A80 Toyota Supra, and more.

If you're not into replicas and are looking for a more original build, the Factory Five 818 is one of the most exciting kit cars you can get. A lightweight two-seat mid-engine sports car is ...

Custom-made cars don't have to be out of your price range if you're willing to put some work in with replicas or kit cars. What's the difference between them?