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The
UK has
more
than
100
kit
car
manufacturers.
See
below
for a
list
of
links
to
their
websites.
Kit
Car
Links
is a
directory
of
links
to kit
car
websites
- see
other
parts
of the
site
for
links
to
parts
suppliers,
clubs,
enthusiasts'
homepages
and
much
more.
Many
manufacturers
have
also
posted
build
manuals
online
- see
links
to
them
on the
Kit
Car
Links
kit
car
build
manuals
page.
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a
sports
car
with
BOTB
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Best
of
the
Best
holds
a
weekly
competition
to
win
the
car
of
your
dreams.
Models
include
sportscars
such
as
Caterham,
Ariel
Atom
and
Porsche.
You
can
choose
the
exact
model
you
try
to
win
-
from
a
Mini
Cooper
to
a
Bentley.
The
BOTB website
(left)
has
details
of
weekly
winners
and
the
cars
they
have
won.
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Your
Dream
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2rike
The
2rike
is a
motorcycle
based
sports
trike.
Site
has
development
details
and
information
on kit
packages.
http://www.2rike.com
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Aero
Cycle
Cars
Three
wheel
cycle
cars
inspired
by
original
Morgan
three
wheeler.
Models
include
BRA
CX3,
MG3
and
CV3
cars
with
Citroen,
Honda
and
Moto
Guzzi
engine
options.
Location: Ditchling,
East
Sussex.
http://www.aerocyclecars.com
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your
message
to
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This
is
a
great
little
feature
here
at
Kit
Car
Links.
The
Guestmap
is
like
a
guest
book
-
where
you
can
also
see
where
people
are
posting
from
around
the
world.
Read
the
entries
and
post
your
own
message
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Autotune
Maker
of the
Aristocat
Jaguar
XK
series
replica
- in
Sports
and
140
Coupe
versions.
The
Gemini
is
inspired
by
1950s
Elva
Sports.The
Can-Am-M1
recreates
then
McLaren
M1B/M1C.
Location: Rishton,
Lancashire
http://www.autotuneuk.com
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Blackjack
Zero
Site
has
details
of the
Blackjack
Zero
three-wheeler
designed
by
Richard
Oakes.
Site
says
kits
are
not
available
since
his
retirement
but
still
has
details
about
the
cars
and
contact
information.
http://www.blackjackzero.com
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BRA
Motor
Works
Official
website
for
BRA Motor
Works,
which
has
details
of the
vehicles
produced
over
the
years.
Includes
details
of
licences
which
permit
the
BRA
name
to be
used
in
outsourced-manufactured
vehicles
such
as the
CX3,
MG3,
CV3,
Leighton.
Also
described
are
the
BRA 289
Cobra
replica
and
other
cars
such
as the
Q4
buggy.
http://www.bra-cars.com
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Burlington
Site
for
the
plans
based
Burlington
marque.
Plans
for
the
Arrow
and
Chieftain
sold
in
their
thousands
in the
1980s
and
are
now
available
on CD
Rom.
The
Arrow
is a
traditional
open
roadster.
The
Chieftain
is a
Jeep
lookalike.
http://www.turn-the-crank.com
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Caterham
Company
manufactures
the
Caterham
Seven
-
derived
from
the
original
Lotus
Seven.
Site
showcases
the
Seven
range
and
has
information
about
motorsport.
Location:
Crawley,
Sussex.
http://uk.caterhamcars.com
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DARE
Company
produces
the
Ginetta
G4 and
G12
sports
cars.
Site
has
details
of
body /
chassis
packages,
specificiations,
parts,
restoration
and
new
build
services.
Location
Great
Wigborough,
Colchester,
Essex
http://www.dareuk.com
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Drewgard
Auto
Citroen
2CV specialist
that
manufactures
the
Drewgard
Roadster
- a
convertible
body
conversion
for
the
2CV
with
late
1950s
design
influences.
Location: East
Grinstead,
West
Sussex.
http://www.drewgard.co.uk
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Dutton
The
Dutton
Surf
is a
4x4
amphibious
kit
car,
produced
by Tim
Dutton,
based
on the
Suzuki
Jimny.
Site
also
promotes
the
2WD
Ford
Fiesta
based
Reef
model.
http://www.timdutton.com
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Exo
Sports
Cars
Manufacturer
of the
Rocket
II,
Exobusa,
Exoblade,
Exoninja,
Atomic,
TR1KE,
Triabusa,
Exotech
and
Rocket
- cars
designed
by
Stuart
Mills
of
MEV.
Also
offered
is
the
Mini
based
Peel
Viking
Sport.
Location: New
Basford,
Nottingham.
http://www.exosportscars.co.uk
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FF
Buggies
Beach
buggy
manufacturer.
Site
has
details
of
short
wheelbase
and
long
wheelbase
versions,
build
information
and
other
models
such
as
Predator,
Sidewinder,
Jas
and
Surf
versions.
http://www.ffbuggies.co.uk
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Gardner
Douglas
Range
of
sports
cars
offered
including
the
GD
T70
Lola
replica,
the
GD
Mk3
and
Mk4
Cobra
inspired
cars
and
the
limited
edition
GD
350.
Location: Grantham.
http://www.gdcars.com
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Gemini
Karts
Karts
are
available
fully
built
and
also
in
plans
and
kit
form.
Kit
supplied
is the
Navigator
model
that
uses
4hp,
5.5hp,
or
6.5hp
Honda
engines.
Location: Rushden,
Northamptonshire.
http://www.geminikarts.co.uk
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Gentry
Site
has
details
of the
MG
TF
inspired
Gentry,
a long
established
veteran
of the
kit
car
scene.
Cars
are
built
on
Triumph
Spitfire
or
Herald
running
gear.
Location: Nuneaton,
Warwickshire
http://www.gentrycars.co.uk
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GKD
Sports
Cars
Company
manufactures
the
GKD
Evolution,
a
develpopment
of
the
Ginetta
G27
Series
4.
The
Legend
is
a
Lotus
Seven
inspired
car.
Each
uses
BMW
power.
Location:
Maidstone,
Kent.
http://www.gkdsportscars.com
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Grinnall
Firm
produces
the
Scorpion
III
BMW
powered
three
wheeler
and
the
Scorpion
IV
four-wheel
version
(turnkey
only).
Location: Stourport
on
Severn,
Worcestershire.
http://www.grinnallcars.com
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GT
Forte
Online
shop
for
UK manufacturer
which
provides
kits,
chassis
and
body
parts
to
make a
Ford
GT40
replica.
Site
has
details
of
components
and
specifications.
http://www.gtforte.co.uk
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Hall's
Garage
Company
offers
the MG
Midget
based
Frogeye
Sprite
inspired
Tifosi
Rana
and
also
the
Tifosi
SS
-
which
recreates
the
Sebring
Sprite.
Location: Morton,
Bourne,
Lincolnshire.
http://www.hallsgarage.co.uk
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Hawk
Cars
The
Hawk
289
is a
Cobra
inspired
vehicle
- the
FIA
version
recreates
1960s
and
70s
FIA
racers.
The
HF2000
and
HF3000
are
Lancia
Stratos
replicas.
Location: Frant,
East
Sussex
http://www.hawkcars.co.uk
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Jago
Developments
Jago
was
once
one of
the
UK's
leading
manufacturers
-
producing
cars
such
as the
Geep
/
Sandero
and
Samuri.
The
company
now
operates
as a
specialist
fibreglass
business
and
this
is a
page
on the
current
website
with
details
about
the
firm's
kit
car
history.
The
company
no
longer
makes
kits.
http://www.jagodevelopments.com/Services.aspx?id=7
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JH
Classics
Manufacturer
of
Ferrari
Dino
inspired
cars
based
on
Toyota
MR2
donors.
Can be
ordered
factory
built
or in
home-build
form.
Location:
near
Taunton,
Somerset.
http://www.jhclassics.com
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Mirage
Automotive
The
Mirage
GT
is a
sports
coupe
influenced
by
1950s
/
1960s
Italian
design
with
looks
inspired
by
Ferrari
250 GT
models.
Site
has
details
of kit
packages
and
turnkey
vehicles.
Cars
use
BMW power
units.
Location: Blackpool,
Lancashire.
http://www.mirageautomotive.co.uk
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MNR
Site
promotes
the
Vortx
range
of
Lotus
Seven
inspired
cars.
Also
the
GM2
and
LMP
race
cars.
Location: Harrogate,
North
Yorkshire.
http://www.mnrltd.co.uk
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Nostalgia
Cars
Classic
replica
manufacturer.
The
Classic
120
is
Jaguar
XK120
inspired,
the
Classic
140
recalls
the
XK140.
A C
Type
replica
is
also
sold.
The
NC
Coupe
is a
recreation
of the
Ogle
SX1000.
Location: Taunton,
Somerset.
http://www.nostalgiacars.co.uk
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Nubodi
Automotive
This
company
sells
BMW Z3
based
kits
from
the
Tribute
Automotive
stable.
They
include
the
Kobra
- a
car
with
Cobra
influenced
styling.
The
Koupe
takes
its
styling
cues
from
1960s
Ferrari
250
vehicles.
The
Kalifornia
is a
convertible
Ferrari
250
inspired
car.
http://www.nubodi.moonfruit.co.uk
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OxThe
Ox
is
an all
terrain
vehicle
designed
for
use in
African
markets.
Has
been
designed
to be
shipped
to
Africa
in
crates
flat-packed
so
that
it can
be
assembled
by
local
workers.
http://www.oxgvt.com
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P50Cars.com
This
company
produces
a
replica
of
the
Peel
P50
microcar.
Cars
can be
ordered
as kit
or
fully
built.
Site
has
specifications
and
ordering
details.
Location: Upminster,
Essex.
http://www.p50cars.com
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Pembleton
Citroen
2CV
based
three
and
four
wheel
kits
with
traditional
styling.
Models
include
the
three-wheel
Super
Sport
and
four-wheel
Brooklands.
Factory
built
cars
are
offered
with
Moto
Guzzi
power.
Location: Kidderminster,
Worcestershire.
http://www.pembleton.co.uk
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Raw
Engineering
The
Striker
is a
Lotus
Seven
inspired
kit
aimed
at
road
and
track
users.
The
Fulcrum
is an
enclosed
wheel
sportscar
based
around
the
Striker's
mechanics.
Site
also
features
the
Phoenix
sports
car.
Location: Canon
Pyon,
Herefordshire
http://www.striker-cars.co.uk
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Razor
Cars
The
three
wheel
Razor
sports
car is
a
motorcycle
engine-powered
vehicle
that
can be
driven
roofless
or
with a
canopy
that
lifts
up to
allow
drivers
and
passengers
entry.
Location:
Walton-le-Dale,
Lancashire .
http://www.razorcars.co.uk
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Realm
Engineering
Company
offers
arange
of
classic
replica
kit
cars
such
as the
LR
Jaguar
D Type
replica,
the
Heritage
C-Type,
and
the
XKSS.
Also
featured
is the
RAM
Cobra.
Location: Honeybourne,
Worcestershire
http://www.realmengineering.com
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Ronart
The
W152
is a
Jaguar
based
roadster.
The
car is
inspired
by
front-engined
post-Second
World
War
Formula
One
racers
and
aimed
at
road
and
track
users.
Location: Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire.
http://www.ronart.co.uk
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Southern
GT
Company
manufactures
the
Southern
GT40.
Modifications
to the
original
Ford
GT40
dimensions
allow
a
wider
driver
and
passenger
area
and
lowered
engine
for
improved
centre
of
gravity.
Location:
Southampton.
http://www.southerngt.co.uk
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Speedster
Clinic
Porsche
Speedster
replica
manufacturer.
Site
has
details
of kit
and
turnkey
packages.
There
is
information
about
the
firm's
bespoke
chassis
and
different
body
packages
for
356
Coupe
and
356
Pre-A
style
cars.
Location: Kenilworth,
Warwickshire.
http://www.speedsterclinic.com
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Tiger
The
Tiger
range
includes
a
number
of
sports
cars.
Models
profiled
include
the
HS6
-
Lotus
Six
inspired
car. A
set of
Lotus
Seven
inspired
models
include
the
Aviator,
Z100,
R6, B6
and
Avon.
The
GTA
is an
enclosed
wheel
car
based
on the
Avon.
The
ERA
30
is
inspired
by the
Lotus
23 and
ERA
HSS
is
inspired
by ERA
classic
race
cars.
Location: Wisbech,
Cambridgeshire.
http://www.tigerracing.com
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Toniq
Firm
produces
the
Toniq
CB
- a
modern
take
on the
Seven
inspired
car
genre.
Location:
Wheal
Rose
Business
Park,
Cornwall.
http://www.toniqltd.co.uk
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Toylander
Range
of
children's
ride-on
powered
vehicles
that
can be
built
from
plans
or
ordered
complete.
Cars
include
scaled-down
Land
Rovers,
tractors
and
vintage
vehicles.
Site
has
build
manuals
for
sale,
kits
for
vehicles
and
parts.
Location: Caldicot,
Monmouthshire
http://www.toylander.com
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Tribute
Automotive
Body
conversions
inspired
by
classic
vehicle
designs.
Models
include
the
MX250
and
MX250C
-
Ferrari
inspired
Mazda
MX-5
conversions.
The
250
SWB
is a
BMW Z3
conversion
with
soft
or
hard
top
options.
Another
Z3
based
motor
is the
Kobra.
The
1950s
inspired
Z300S
is
based
on the
same
donor.
Other
kits
include
the
Triumph
Spitfire
based
A352,
the
MRS200
- a
Toyota
MR2
based
Ford
RS200
lookalike.
The
Mistral
is a
1950s
special
inspired
body.
And
there
is a
Jaguar
D-Type
replica
body
shell
that
the
company
also
sells.
The
Newport
is
a
1940s
style
racer
based
on a
Citroen
2CV
donor.
http://www.tributeautomotive.co.uk
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Triking
Website
has
details
of the
Triking
- a
Moto
Guzzi
powered
three-wheeler,
in kit
and
turnkey
form.
Site
includes
specifications
with
information
on
chassis
construction,
suspension
and
brakes.
Location:
Hingham,
Norfolk.
http://www.trikingsportscars.co.uk
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Ultima
Kit
car
supercar
manufacturer.
Models
include
the
Evolution
Coupe
and
Evolution
Convertible.
Includes
details
of
previous
models
such
as the
GTR,
Can-Am,
Spyder
and
Sports.
Location:
Hinckley,
Leicestershire.
http://www.ultimasports.co.uk
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Ville
Vans
Citroen
2CV
van
conversion
kits.
The
Babette
is a
1950s
to
1960s
AZU
style
kit.
Also
on
offer
is the
Lydia
- a
1970s
style
AK350
kit.
The
website
has
photos
of the
body
tubs
for
each
conversion
- and
details
of kit
contents.
Location: Bury
St
Edmunds,
Suffolk.
http://www.villevans.co.uk
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Vindicator
Company
makes
a
range
of kit
cars.
These
include
the
Sprint
sports
car
with a
Family
four-seat
version.
The F4
has
fighter
jet
inspired
styling.
The
427 is
Cobra
inspired.
The
Vandicator
is a
traditionally-styled
Van.
Also
sold
are
the
Shadow
and
Vulcan
sports
cars.
Location: Lye,
West
Midlands.
http://www.vindicator.co.uk
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Volksrod
Beach
Buggies
This
website
has
details
of the
Volksrod
Beach
Buggy.
Includes
information
about
the
MK
8
LWB
version
and
the
MK
7
SWB
model.
Site
has a
history
section
that
outlines
Volksrod's
heritage
from
the
1960s
onwards.
Location:
Burton
On The
Wolds,
Leicestershire.
http://www.volksrod.co.uk
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Vortex
Automotive
The
Vortex
V2
is a
two
seat
sports
car
with
race
car
influenced
styling
- for
road
or
track
use.
Also
manufactured
is the
GT
sports
car
series.
The
GT-EV
is an
electric
version.
Location:
Kenilworth,
Warwickshire
http://www.vortex-auto.com
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WASP
Company
supplies
a
range
of
off-road
go-karts.
Sold
as
kits
or
plans
based.
Plans
can be
downloaded.
Location: St
Annes
on
Sea,
Lancashire.
http://www.offroadkartplans.com
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Westfield
The
Westfield
Sport
is a
Lotus
Seven
inspired
kit
car.
Site
has
details
of
variants
such
as the
250,
Mega
S2000,
Aerorace
and
Megabusa.
The
Westfield
XI
is a
Lotus
Eleven
replica.
Location: Kingswinford,
West
Midlands.
http://www.westfield-sportscars.co.uk
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