Kit Cars: DON’T DO IT!

[Mach 1 Club]

   
In this world we have many wonderful things. The sun, the moon and yes, we have eBay. eBay is an interesting place to visit because you just never know what’s going pop up there. My favorite section is under automobiles, specifically the “Replica/Kit Cars” section. There are all sorts of interesting creations here. People try, but rarely succeed, to build a better mousetrap than some of the worlds best automakers. My favorites are the guys that try to duplicate the legendary Lamborghini Countach. I found this gem awhile ago on eBay and honestly, it’s just painful to look at. From its over sized BFG’s on the rear to the “oh so tastefully done” 1980’s Pep Boy wheels, this is a car that should be taken out to pasture and shot dead.

What I want to know is: why? If anyone has ever built a kit car please chime in here and educate me. You KNOW it will never be as good as the original, and unless you’re a mechanic, body man, glass guy and wiring specialist the car will most likely come out looking like this poor Lamborghini wannabe. What’s the deal people?

Or lets ponder this beauty!

   

[Mach1Guy]

Hmmm, not sure if I agree with this. There are alot of kits out there that people have ruined but there are also alot that most people can't tell aren't the real thing.

My Neighbor built his own Lambo.....Its VERY hard to tell that its not the real deal. U have to give credit to someone that is willing to build their own vehicle. This isn't the latest picture of it but its basically how it looks now. He's changed a few items on it since this picture.



Couple reasons he decided to build his own, he couldn't fit in the real one, the real ones are a P.O.S and only someone thats VERY rich can afford to maintain one, and when isn't it kewl to be able to say "I built my own car"

I'd love to be in the position to build a AC Cobra....I think it would be great experince

[Mach 1 Club]

I'm talking about the failures! Ive seen some awesome AC Cobras that are awesome as well.