Tag: Kit Car
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Why Have a Bond Bug When You Can Have a Boonie Bug?
It seems this was built from plans available in Popular Mechanics back in the day. Underneath are some parts from a VW Bus, and, of course, it’s VW-powered. Outside, well, it’s sort of vannish, but with essentially none of the utility and a total disregard for aerodynamic efficiency. It’s certainly interesting, however, what with the…
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A Non-Fiero Ferrari Imitation?
I’m not sure what car this is based on. The seller simply says it’s a ‘rare Porsche’. 914 is my first guess, but the handbrake is in the wrong place. The seller references 1965, but that’s pre-914. Any thoughts? Click for Craigslist ad Pasadena, CA No price given… From this angle, it’s hard to guess…
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Westfield what?
Given no engine is included in this sale, I’m not sure what the 280Z “donor car” donated. Westfield makes Caterham-type Lotus 7 replicas and this is one of them. Perhaps the Z donated its suspension? Regardless, this is certainly an oddity! Click for eBay ad Lakewood, CA No price listed Ad text: 1976 Datsun 280z…
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Cut-rate Veyron?
The good news here is it’s a fake supercar that’s NOT based on a Fiero. Interstingly, though, there’s still a Pontiac connection, as this is apparently based on a late model GTO. The bad news is it’s still a fake supercar and a fake French one, at that. The seller claims this is 65% done.…
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At least it’s not a Fiero: 300ZX F40 Kit Car
Here’s a kit we’ve never seen – sorta-kinda F40 looks on a Z32 Nissan 300ZX. Honestly, this is not as hideous as a lot of these kits, but we just have to ask why. It’s not a convincing Ferrari from any angle and likely from any distance. Also, this doesn’t appear to be a twin…
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What’s weirder than a Bradley GT? An electric one!
The Bradley GT was a VW-based kit car with supercar styling cues, including gullwing doors. Considering what they are, these aren’t too uncommon. This one is, however, as it features a battery electric powertrain. This is from the end of the Bradley GTII run and supposedly is one of very few EVs. The seller is…
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Merry Christmas! Beetle + Hummer? Why not?
This one’s new to us – the Humbug, which combines a VW Beetle with faux Hummer bits. Can you ever go wrong with a seller quote like the following? “Very few made it out in the public before the law suits were filed.” This one is obviously incomplete. It has a transaxle, but no engine…
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Faux-ieros: Wanna-be Italians based on Pontiacs
These days, it seems that most Fieros are wearing costumes, usually mimicking Italian exotica. Here we have two such beasts, one immitating a Lamborghini Countach and one a Ferrari F355 spyder. The Fauxrrari is obviously finished to a greater extent, but does the Lambfauxghini have the same potential? These cars are for two very different…
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Strange kit car: World Star?
Even the seller doesn’t offer much info on what this is. World Star Safari? World Star Convoy? It seems not to matter, as even the interwebs offer little help. We did manage to find a pickup version for sale on The Samba, however, so the World Star part seems to be confirmed. Obviously, this is…