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 ...

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 Peel P50, produced in the early 1960s, was the smallest production automobile in the world. And now a new kit allows handy folks to build their own replica, although this time, it’s electric! To ...

In the past, the classic styling of exotic sports cars was reserved for the rich and famous. Now, however, practically anyone can own a replica of their favorite classic for a mere pittance of the ...

The heart of the kit car concept is a narrowed rear frame section. Shown here is the Arrow Dynamics version for popular late-model Detroit "unibody" cars, designed for use with stock front suspension.

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 ...

Today's Nice Price or No Dice Factory Five Racing GTM is a finished kit car that balances its exotic looks with solid Chevy pushrod performance. Let's see if that mashup is worth what could be a ...

Several companies can build you a Shelby Cobra replica, but Factory Five Racing's car is one you'll have to build yourself. The Wareham, Massachusetts-based company has been in the business of ...

Not everyone has the necessary funds to buy a camper. Luckily, there are some more affordable solutions than buying one or building one from scratch. Today, I'm taking a look at a clever conversion ...