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Porsche Speedster | Talbot Lago |
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1995 Saturn SW2 (seriously, if you don't know what this kit is copying, you need remedial 1960s training.) | Sort of a Morgan |
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1936 Auburn Boattail | Lotus Eleven |
All of these are replicas, powered and underpinned by modern engines and frames. All are more reliable, better handling, and more powerful than the cars they simulate (notice I didn't say anything about "safer.") And these are just the standouts -- Lotus 7 replicas abound, street rods are everywhere, and if you've got a spare pickup truck lying around, you can make a Humvee out of it. What's my point? None, I'm just pleased that this stuff is out there. For a nice illustrated list of kit cars, see this site. And don't blame me if you show up for work next week driving a $75,000 kit car Willys coupe, based on a 1972 Piaggio Ape donor. No warrantee is expressed or implied.