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Step 1
Put it all together. First, if you are going to either build or find an already completed kit car, it is helpful to understand what is commonly considered to be a kit car by replica car enthusiasts. Essentially a kit car is a do-it-yourself product that is cobbled together from parts of other vehicles. It can come in ready-to-assemble form and many are designed to resemble (replicate) classic cars such as a Cobra.
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Step 2
Develop that exotic look. Many kit cars are intentionally designed to resemble more exotic makes such as a Lamborghini or a Porsche. This is usually accomplished by fitting a fiberglass body onto the already-assembled frame of another car. So you have the body style of a classic but on a standard car frame. Nobody but a car expert would ever know the difference.
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Step 3
Hit the club scene. Now that you have a basic understanding of a kit car, you are going to want to consult with other experts and enthusiasts before making a purchase. The best way to do that is to find a local kit car club or online kit car club. One of the primary resources for kit car enthusiasts, both for beginners and long-established mavens, is TotalKitCar.com which has listings for sales of kit cars, advice and links to kit car meets.
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Step 4
Check out the other side of the pond too. Since many kit cars are designed to mirror non-US makes, it is also worthwhile to check out some of the European kit car sites to get a full picture of today's kit car scene. TotalKitCar.com is a primary source in the UK that provides kit car fans with current articles, kit car news and listings.
