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 ...

The heart of the kit car concept is a narrowed rear frame section. Shown here is the Arrow Dynamics version for popular late-model Detroit "unibody" cars, designed for use with stock front suspension.

Registering a kit car is not as easy as it might seem. Depending on your state, you may need a new VIN, receipts, and special ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What's scarier than driving 150 mph or more? Doing it in a car you built in your own garage! Kit cars come in a variety of forms. Some simply bring low-slung looks to run-of-the-mill underpinnings.