kit car
Assemble-it-yourself automobile
A kit car is an automobile sold as a set of parts for the buyer to assemble, typically on an existing chassis or drivetrain.
Kit cars often replicate classic sports cars or exotic designs at a fraction of the cost: He built a Cobra replica kit car in his garage.
The appeal combines hands-on construction with customization—owners can modify components during assembly.
Some kit cars require extensive mechanical knowledge; others are designed for hobbyists with basic skills.
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- fiberglass bodyReinforced plastic exterior panel
- chassisStructural support base
- roll cageProtective tubular structure around driver
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