Building your own kit car can be a dream come true, but it can also be far more expensive than you realize. Here are some ...

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 ...

Kit cars are typically an inherently uncool subgenre of the enthusiast world. By driving a kit car you're living a lie, pushing a narrative that you can afford more car than you really can. Supercars ...

We have a simple philosophy around here: Cars are for driving, and if they are not fun to drive, then they're not worth having. Our three cover kit cars are excellent examples of what the maturing kit ...

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 ...

I have the utmost respect for people who are patient and skilled enough to build model car kits. I've chosen the more straightforward path of buying read-to-go vehicles. It takes a lot less time and ...

Building a specialty vehicle is only half the battle. After it's built, you still have to get it registered—and thanks to uninformed or uncooperative local officials, that may be nearly as tough as ...