Kit Cars And Kit Trucks

[BigWarpGuy]

I don't know if anyone else here has ever built a kit car; I did a couple of the Cobras when those kits were popular; but I ran across these today.
I know a few people here have multiple cars an trucks that are older and in need of some TLC; so if you have an old full size pickup (Ford, Chevy or Dodge) and would like a project, try one of these:

Lil Big Rigs

I think that is really cool.

 

[BigWarpGuy]

Check out this site
http://www.smythkitcars.com/

Didn't VW have a pickup truck based on the Golf/Rabbit? Bold Ride.

I think theirs looks nicer.

 

[Coss]

Didn't VW have a pickup truck based on the Golf/Rabbit? Bold Ride.

I think theirs looks nicer.

I like that, nice lines, good stance, practical (the PU bed) now put a real motor in it and it could pull something.

 

[pistonboy]

My favorite and would like to have.

 

[Coss]

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My favorite and would like to have.

What is it, and what is it built on?

 

[Smitty]

I like that, nice lines, good stance, practical (the PU bed) now put a real motor in it and it could pull something.

Co-worker of mine had a Jetta TDI. He said he could pull a fishing boat with no problems. He did say boat launches are a bit of a challenge! Lol

 

[Sethodine]

For the longest time, I wanted a Sterling kit car. It was a VW kit once upon a time, but now there is a company that makes them on tube chassis with Subaru engines.

But I think mostly I just like the lifting top.

 

[karl]

http://www.kitcarlist.com/

 

[NSTG8R]

For the longest time, I wanted a Sterling kit car. It was a VW kit once upon a time, but now there is a company that makes them on tube chassis with Subaru engines.

But I think mostly I just like the lifting top.

Always liked the Sterlings, and with a Suby engine it would be a screamer! The only issue I have, which is one of the things that make it 'cool' is the one-piece canopy-style top. If it's raining, you might as well sit there until it stops...unless you don't mind soaking the interior.

Factory Five Racing's 818 coupe (shown earlier in the post) uses the Suby 4cyl boxer (WRX preferred!) mounted mid-engine and weighs in at around 1800lbs. with 220+ hp....Well, that's gotta be fast!

 

[Coss]

For the longest time, I wanted a Sterling kit car. It was a VW kit once upon a time, but now there is a company that makes them on tube chassis with Subaru engines.

But I think mostly I just like the lifting top.

Could you see yourself in that car when it's pouring rain and you have to get in or out?
You would have to have drains in your bucket seats.