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Kit
Car Links - established online
since May
2000
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visited the Kit Car Links books
section?
We've got hundreds
of books for kit car enthusiasts - from the expert
builder to newcomers looking for their first kit
car guidebook
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Kit car
manufacturers - rest of the
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Australia
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Australian
Kit
Car
Manufacture a range of kit
car hot rods which include
various 1934 Ford models.
Site has details of kit options,
donor details, prices and
information about mini hot rods -
children's vehicles with electric
power. Location: Ingleburn, New
South Wales. http://www.auskitcar.com
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Beach
Buggy
Australia
Firm makes the Manx fx
beach buggy. Site has details of
kit options, contents, prices and
specifications plus information
of turnkey cars and used
vehicles. Location: Stafford, QLD
http://www.beachbuggy.com.au
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Birkin
Sportscars -
Australia
Has details of Birkin
Lotus Seven inspired cars in
Australia. Profiles the S3
Roadster with live axle and
IRS options. Site shows kit
contents, customer build diaries,
motorsport news and dealer
information http://www.birkin.com.au
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Classic
Revival
Offer a model range that
includes the Ferrari inspired
250 GTO based on Nissan Z
cars - and the turnkey ID 427
Kobra. Site has specifications,
options, prices and pictures.
Location: Hornsby, Australia.
http://www.classicrevival.com.au
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Custom
Automotive
Restyling
Company offers the AMX07 -
a body kit for Mazda
MX-5/Miata donors that offers
Aston Martin inspired
styling. Site has photos and
details of kit contents. Painting
and fitting can be supplied on
request, the site states.
Location: Brisbane,
Australia http://www.amx07.com
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DRB
Sports
Cars
Firm produces Cobra and GT40
replicas. Site has details of
kit options and turnkey vehicles
available. There are
specifications, pictures and
downloadable brochures in PDF
format. Location: Yatala,
Queensland. http://www.drbsportscars.com
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The
Edge
Australia
Company offers a number of
off road vehicles - from karts
to high performance buggies.
Site includes detailed
information on model range such
as the Raven off-road kart,
Fun Kart III, Trax II
all-terrain-vehicle, Taipan,
Sidewinder Plus, Hypersprint, and
Piranha. There is information
about parts and accessories, a
discussion forum and customers'
buggies. Has lots of photos of
buggies in action. Site has
online ordering for plans and
kits. Location: Perth, Western
Australia http://www.edge.au.com
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Elfin
Sports
Cars
Manufacturer with a strong
racing pedigree and site has
details of the company history as
well as information about the
MS8 range - a contemporary
version of the firm's original
clubman vehicle. Location:
Murrumbeena, Victoria
http://www.elfin.com.au
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G-Force
Sports
Cars
Site has details of this
firm's King Cobra kits
available in fibreglass, kevlar
or aluminium. Has pictures, parts
and price information as well as
information on kit contents and
specifications. Location: Perth,
Western Australia.
http://www.gforcesportscars.com.au
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Nota
Sports and Racing
Cars
Firm manufactures range of
sports and racing cars. Site has
details of models that include
the Clubman Lotus Seven
inspired car, the Le Mans
open racer and the F1
mid-engined roadster. Site
says cars are available in
different build stages - from
kits up to full builds. Other
cars include the mid-engined road
or race car the Fang and
there also the Chimera, a
GT car under development.
Location: Dural, Australia.
http://www.notasportscars.com
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PRB
Australia
Company makes the PRB
Clubman Lotus Seven inspired
kit car and is also an agent for
Westfield. Site has
details of kits, company history,
completed cars for sale.
Location: Greenacre, New South
Wales. http://www.prbaustralia.com.au
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Predator
Racing
Firm produces the
Predator Club 7, a Locost
derived kit car also in turnkey
form. Also has details of the
motorcycle powered cars the
1100 and 1200. Site has
news updates, parts information,
and details of build-ups.
Location: Geraldton, Western
Australia. http://www.predator-racing.net
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Python
Vehicles
Site has details of a range
of services offered by GV
Automotive, the makers of the
Python Cobra replica. Has
details of company history, kit
contents and performance as well
as other services offered and
racing success. Location: South
Melbourne, Victoria.
http://www.python.au.com
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Rhino
Buggies
Company produces the
Hammer, a Hummer lookalike
in two, four and six-door
versions. Cars are based on
Nissan Patrol donors. Site also
has details of the Blizzard
off-roader. Location: Yatala,
Queensland. http://www.rhinobuggies.com.au
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Roaring
Forties
Produce a range of Ford
GT40 replicas in turnkey and
kit form. Site has details of
company history, model
specifications, options, prices
and pictures. There is a support
forum, owners' album and gallery
section. Location: Dromana,
Victoria http://www.roaringforties.com.au
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Sharpbuilt
VW specialist firm that also
produces dune buggy kits. Models
include the GS Limo in
two-seat and also four-seat
long-wheel-base versions. Site
has details of a Street Cruiser
model - plus Offroad and
Sportsman variants. There
are details of kits, accessories
and build options. Location:
Toowoomba, Queensland.
http://www.sharpbuilt.com.au
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Skelta
Sports
Cars
This Australian manufacturer
has information about the
G-Force, a two seat sports
car. Site has details about
specifications and the sister
G-Force RST vehicle.
Location: Toowoomba, Queensland,
Australia http://www.skelta.com.au
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West
Coast
Roadsters
Firm operates as Australian
distributor for the Leitch
marque, site tells us. There
are details of the Leitch Super
Sprint kit, a Lotus Seven
inspired model. Site has
specifications and prices.
Location: Kelmscott, Western
Australia. http://home.iprimus.com.au/ponton
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Westfield
Sportscars
Australia
Firm sells cars from the
Westfield range to Australia and
New Zealand, the site says. Has
information about the cars and
components. Location: Welshpool,
Western Australia
http://www.westfield-sportscars.com.au
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White
Pointer
Firm makes the CS
Bella, a streamlined
enclosed-wheel body for clubman
chassis. Site also has details of
parts and body sections for
Locost builders. Site has
pictures of these and the firm's
other products. Location:
Northgate, Queensland.
http://www.whitepointer.com.au
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Brazil
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Americar
Veiculos
Especiais
Site has details of a range
of traditional replicas produced
by this company. They include a
427 Cobra lookalike, a
Jaguar XK120 recreation and a
Ford Thunderbird 1955/56
copy. Has details of each model
with pictures, specifications,
factory information and other
site features such as a gallery,
forums and calendar. Site in
Portuguese. Location: Sao Paulo,
Brazil http://www.americarveiculos.com.br
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Beach
Buggies e
Lanchas
Site is for the producers of
the Baby Buggy, based in Rio De
Janeiro, Brazil. There are
pictures and details about this
beach buggy. Location: Rio De
Janeiro. http://www.babybuggy.com.br
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BRM
Buggies
This site promotes chunky
beach buggies the M-8 and
M-12 models in short and
long-wheel-base versions. Also
offer the M-10 1/2 buggy.
There are pictures,
specifications and information
about the firm's history. A
contemporary buggy with curved
lines called the M Way is
also shown. Site says thousands
of buggies have been made over a
35 year period. Site in
Portuguese. Location: Sao Paolo.
http://www.brmbuggy.com.br
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Bugre
Company provides a selection
of beach buggies. Models include
the Bugre IV and Bugre
V. Also produce the Bugre
FC - 15, which has 4x4
styling influences. Has pictures
and specifications. Site in
Portuguese. Location: Rio Bonito
RJ http://www.bugre.fcpages.com
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Chamonix
Site has details of range of
cars such as Porsche
356 and 550 replicas with
history, pictures and
specifications. Site in
Portuguese. http://www.chamonixcars.com.br
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Cobra
Motorsport
Site has details of this
manufacturer's Cobra
inspired vehicles with pictures
and technical specifications.
Also available are sofas based on
the rear end Cobra design. Site
in Portuguese. Location: Santana
De Parnaiba, SP. http://www.cobramotorsport.com.br
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Fibravan
Has history, specifications
and kit content information about
the Fibravan Buggy. There
are pictures and options details.
Site in Portuguese. Location:
Barra do Ceará Fortaleza -
Ce http://www.fibravan.com.br
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Kremer
Design
Porsche specialist firm that
can supply genuine parts and
servicing as well as kits for
Porsche 914 and 993
replicas. Site in Portuguese.
Location: Dutra City, Sao Paolo.
http://www.porschereplica.com.br
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SS
Fiberglass
Site has details of its range
of hot rods with pictures and
specifications. Models include
Ford lookalikes such as the 34
Coupe and Roadster, 34
Tudor and a 38 Chevy, 41 Willys -
plus 48 to 51 Pickup and
Delivery vehicles. Site in
Portuguese. Location: Bairro
Taninópolis, Montenegro.
http://www.ssfiberglass.com.br
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Trevis
Produce a range of vehicles
and this site showcases a 41
Willys Coupe lookalike, a
34 Chevy, a Cobra-inspired
kit, an F1 Pickup and a Pontiac
Funny Car. Site in
Portuguese. Location: Santo
Andre, SP. http://www.bigabc.com.br/wwtrevis/wwtrevis.htm
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Japan
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Mitsuoka
Motor
Company produces a range of
alternative vehicles. Among them
is the Kit Car K-4. The
vehicle features 1930s grand prix
racer type styling - and power
from a 50cc (that's right, 50cc)
engine. Kits are sold as complete
with all parts to finish and
vehicles can travel at up to
30mph. Site has specifications
pictures and video footage.
http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/index2.php
and www.mitsuoka-microcar.com
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Mexico
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Carrena
Firm makes cars that include
the Tornado, a vehicle
with 4x4/buggy styling. Also make
an MG inspired roadster. Site has
details of these plus other
products such as children's
amusement rides and restaurant
furnishings. Location: Monterrey,
NL. http://geocities.com/MotorCity/garage/2003
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New
Zealand
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Almac
Site has details of products
such as a 427 SC Cobra
replica, the Club Sprint
clubman style vehicle and the
two-seat Sabre S2
contemporary sports car. Includes
details of kit contents and
specifications. Site also has
company history. Location: Upper
Hutt, New Zealand.
http://www.almac.co.nz
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Alternative
Cars
Firm produces the T
Car, an MG T series
lookalike. Site has details of
modern safety measures
incorporated into the traditional
design. There is information
about the owners' club and the
build process. Location:
Auckland. http://www.sportscars.co.nz
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Chevron
Sports
Cars
Site has details of the
Chevron Classic, a Lotus
Seven inspired car and also the
Chevron Aprisa race car. There
are pictures, specifications and
options for each. Location:
Massey, Auckland.
http://www.chevron.co.nz
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Countess
Mouldings
Produce a Lamborghini
Countach replica. Site has
details of kit and turnkey
options and specifications. There
is a picture gallery and a press
reports section. Location:
Feilding, Manawatu.
http://www.countess.co.nz
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Fraser
Cars
Has details of the
Fraser Lotus Seven
inspired roadster. Cars are
available in kit or fully built
forms, the site says. Many are
exported to Japan. Also has news,
club information and related
links. Location: Beach Haven,
North Shore, Auckland.
http://www.fraser.co.nz
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McGregor
Motorsport
Company makes a Lotus
Seven inspired kit car, also
available as a turnkey. Site has
details of company history,
vehicle specifications, kit
contents, options and prices.
Location: Christchurch, New
Zealand. http://www.mcgregormotorsport.co.nz
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Platinum
Speedsters
Firm produces Porsche 356
Speedster replicas in kit and
turnkey form. Site has details of
kit contents, options and safety
features. Company also makes a
Beach Buggy kit. There is
information about worldwide
dealers, news, vehicles for sale
- and cars being developed, which
include a 550 Spyder replica.
Location: Panmure, Auckland.
http://www.platinumspeedsters.com
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Saker
Cars
Site from Turnbull
Engineering which promotes
the Saker range of vehicles. The
SV1 (with an enclosed cabin) and
open-top Sprint with mid-engined
supercar styling. Site has
specifications, component
information, prices and a gallery
- plus race results. Location:
Bunnythorpe, Manawatu.
http://www.saker.co.nz
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South
Africa
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Superformance
This site has details of the
Superformance MkIII, a
Cobra inspired vehicle. Also
promotes the Coupe, a
Daytona Coupe replica, and the
firm's GT40 replica. Cars
come fully assembled less engine
and transmission and are made
with all new parts, according to
the site. A factory tour, product
profiles and specifications are
also featured. Also has
downloadable videos and worldwide
dealer information since many
vehicles are made for export,
notably to the United States.
Location: Port Elizabeth, South
Africa. http://www.superformance.com
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