Car Building, Kit Car

By: Steve Hole . A-Z of Kit Cars is a new encyclopaedia that lists every kit car produced since 1949 in unprecedented detail. This meticulously researched book, full of fact and anecdote is essential - and entertaining - reading for anyone interested in...

By: Jefferson Bryant . How to Build a Killer Street Machine gives you the knowledge necessary to build the ultimate multipurpose muscle car. Theres much more to building a competent street machine than simply bolting on a bunch of cool-looking parts. You...

By: Jeff Hibbard . Baja Bugs & Buggies - How to prepare VW-based cars for Off-road fund and racing. The VW Beetle is uniquely suited for off road use. Its torsion arm front suspension and lightweight engine and transaxle make it a natural. If you...

By: Paul Shakespeare . There has been a huge resurgence of interest in Dune Buggies (Beach Buggies); kit cars base on the chassis and running gear of fatally corroded VW Beetles. Here is the complete step-by-step practical guide to the equipment and...

By: Brian Thompson . Using the author’s project car as the featured build, this book will assist other builders and restorers achieve their own automotive dreams, and describes ideas and techniques used in the project build that lifted the car from...

By: Scott Killeen . PUBLISHER'S NOTE Once again in BUILD BOOK #3 we take a different approach to showcasing the process of building a unique vehicle from yet another top hot-rod shop in the country. The subject this time is a 1961 Ford Starliner...

By: Doug McCleary . The Car Builder's Handbook - Tips and Techniques For Builders of Kit Cars and Street Rods. Building a kit car or street rod from the ground up requires knowledge and skill in virtually every area, from chassis to bodywork to...

By: Scott Smith . No matter the era, young fans of high-performance cars are always looking for affordable tricks to build a hotter ride. Whether you're planning to increase horsepower, customize the exterior, tweak the suspension, or all of the...