Every vintage replica sports and fine automobile aficionado knows that the gateway to the new year is the annual KIT CAR Buyer's Guide. Believe it or not, the 2008 edition is already upon us.
In last year's edition, over 200 companies were included in the guide. For 2008, there are more than 250 companies. The handcrafted component car arena does indeed seem to be growing. We appreciate every kit car-related business for providing the information we need to keep this resource up to date. That said, if you don't find your company listed, please send us an e-mail at kitcar@primedia.com. Be sure to indicate in the e-mail subject line something like "KIT CAR Buyer's Guide," and let us know who you are. We'll include your company listing next year.
Within this list, you'll find a multitude of different vehicles you can buy and build yourself, or simply drop in a drivetrain, or purchase a turnkey. Rest assured that whatever vehicle you desire, you can find a replica of it somewhere in these pages. In fact, there are probably several different manufacturers' versions of the same vehicle that you've been dreaming about buying, building, and owning all these years. KIT CAR can't supply you with the money to make it happen, but we're committed to providing you with all the information you need to make the best automotive decision any replicar hobbyist can make. Happy hunting!
1939 Studebaker.com
3650 N. 40th Ave., Dept. KC
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(480) 731-3146
www.1939studebaker.com
Manufacturer of '39 Studebaker pickup based on Chevy S series pickup; kits available
1G Racing
2675 Morgan Lane, Dept. KC
Hamilton, OH 45013
(866) 612-6625; (866) M12-NOBLE
www.1gracing.com
Exclusive distributor for the Noble M12 supercar, Noble M12: rolling chassis. Also distribute the Superformance lineup of automobiles
A & M Sportscars
79 Heming Road, Dept. KC
Washford Industrial Estate
Redditch, Worcestershire, UK B98 OEA
+44 (0) 1527-510483 Manufactures EX2 kit and turnkey
Active Power, Inc.
2597 Townline Road, Dept. KC
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 259-3090
www.activepowerinc.com
Manufactures rollers and turnkeys of the: GT40 MkI, 2D, M6 GT, ZSR Chassis, Henry J, and '41 Willys
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Affordable VIP Classics
861 5th Ave., Dept. KC
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-6864
www.vipclassics.com
Offers the Autofutura/CAV GT40 Mk I
Aldino Car Co.
P.O. Box 663, Dept. KC
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 761-6097
www.aldinokit.com
Manufacturer of the Dino-inspired, Fiero-based Aldino
Allen Motor Cars
1204 Knob Ave., Dept. KC
New Albany, IN 47150
(800) 457-2417 (812) 941-8550
allenmotorcars@sbcglobal.net
Dealers for Alternative Sports Cars TG Sports '55 MG, and a dealer for Backdraft Cobras
Alternative Cars Ltd.
P.O. Box 13207
29b Alfred St., Dept. KC
Onehunga, Auckland
New Zealand
+64 (9) 6257846
www.sportscars.co.nz; www.sportscars.net.nz
Manufactures the '37 Jaguar SS100-inspired Swallow on a ladder frame chassis, and the Mazda Miata-based '55 MGTF TG Sports, with an AC Ltd. galvanized frame chassis with cross bracing and full automotive engineering design including frontal crash impact area
American Legends LLC
21242 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Suite C, Dept. KC
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 879-0377
www.shelbylegends.com
Offers Superformance MkIII Cobra, GT40 MkI & II, and Daytona Coupe
Anthem Motors
21242 N. Black Canyon Hwy, Suite D, Dept. KC
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 879-0930
www.anthemmotors.com
Engine installer with complete customization capabilities, Roush Performance dealer
Antique and Collectible Autos, Inc.
35 Dole St., Dept. KC
Buffalo, NY 14210
(800) 245-1310
www.acautos.com
Manufactures a wide array of fiberglass bodies and several kits, including Cobra 427, '41 Willys, and '34 Ford replicas
Archway Import Auto Parts, Inc.
1900 Telegraph Road, Dept. KC
St Louis, MO 63125
(314) 638-7700
www.archwayauto.com
Large Midwest supplier of aftermarket air- and water-cooled VW components
Auto Classics
8197 Tyler Blvd., Dept. KC
Mentor, OH 44060
(800) 699-3780
www.willyshotrods.com
Manufactures '41 Willys pickup based on Chevy S-10 chassis, plus '41 and '33 Willys coupe and sedan delivery
Auto Eshuis
SportAuto Eshuis BV, Dept. KC
Handelsstraat 51
NL7772TS,
Hardenberg, The Netherlands
+31 (0) 523-262626
Superformance dealer
Auto Futura
Unit 1&2, Tifosa Park, 5 Bell Crescent,
Westlake, Dept. KC
Cape Town, South Africa
+27 (21) 702-3307
www.cav.co.za
Manufactures the Auto Futura CAV GT40 Mk I replica
AutoHaus Classics LLC/Pearce MS
101 Greene Drive
Yorktown, VA 23692
rick.pearce@rivhs.com
Superformance dealer
Auto Illusions, Inc.
Rte. 3, Box 3271
P.O. Box 7, Dept. KC
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-0068
www.autoillusionsinc.com
Automobile Atlanta
505 Marietta Parkway, Dept. KC
Marietta, GA 30060
(800) 792-4944
www.autoatlanta.com
914-replica manufacturer for Porsche 914s
Automotive Legends
3835 Cross Creek Road, Dept. KC
Malibu, CA 90265
(866) 456-1033
www.automotivelegends.com
Distributor of the Beck 550 Spyder
A.V.G. Engineering
P.O. Box 493, Dept. KC
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-7413
www.avgeng.com
Builds the P-40 Nitro Express trike kit, based on VW Beetle parts and inspired by the P40 Curtiss Warhawk airplane flown by the Flying Tigers
Aviaid Competition Oil Systems
10041 Canoga Ave., Dept. KC
Chatsworth, CA 91311-3004
(818) 998-8991
www.aviaid.com
OEM supplier of oil pans and systems for vintage cars
B&B Manufacturing
9940 Raccoon Road, Dept. KC
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-3547
www.cobracountry.com/bbmfg.html
www.bandbroadster.com
Cobra 427 roadster and '34 Ford replica manufacturer-call for pricing
B&C Fiberglass Co.
1147 Parkwood Road, Dept. KC
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 349-4835
Manufactures '32-34 Ford fiberglass coupe replica bodies
B Rod or Custom
372 Drummer Lane, Dept. KC
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 281-8821
www.b-rodorcustom.com
Manufacturer of Tom Cat roadster