From that far-off seat in the bleachers, it may well appear that "little guy" drag racers have been flogging the same old cars for quite some time now: stripped-down coupes and roadsters in the ...

When cars were first built, they were raced … the two have always gone hand in hand. First there were jalopies, then hot rods, lead sleds, street W rods, street machines, "pro" street machines, and ...

If you dreamed about building an awesome car but only have basic mechanical knowledge and tools, you can turn your dream into reality with one of these impressive kits. Kit cars allowing enthusiasts ...

We have revisited this article to update prices, specs, and provide more context around the fascinating, yet small world of kit cars. Building your own car is quite possibly every car guy's dream.

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 ...

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 ...

Photo: Factory Five Racing Inc. If you're a DIY enthusiast whose biggest dream is to own an iconic classic car, these five replicas can turn your dream into reality for far less money than an original ...

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You may be surprised to learn that today's Nice Price or No Dice Fiberfab MG is not based on a VW Bug, but on a Chevy Chevette. That may make it closer to the original classic it emulates, but will it ...

The McLaren F1 is a car that needs no introduction. It made its debut in 1992 as the first road car from the leading Formula 1 team at the time, with its chief designer, Gordon Murray, already ...