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PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2025 3:47 am    Post subject: My new project. what he heck is it? Reply with quote

I have been on the hunt for a kit car for a while and stumbled upon this. i know it is a vw based Bugatti replica, but I'm curious what they are actually called. who made them, when etc. either way, its super cool and I am excited to get it back on the road.



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2025 4:32 am    Post subject: Re: My new project. what he heck is it? Reply with quote

could be a cmc kit - http://coachbuilt.com/bui/c/classic_motor_carriages/classic_motor_carriages.htm

or ac auto who also did an alfa
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bay products corp in miami made one too
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2025 7:22 am    Post subject: Re: My new project. what he heck is it? Reply with quote

That looks like a Bugatti Kit car.
https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1998-bugatti-spcns-replica-c-17509.htm
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2025 7:24 am    Post subject: Re: My new project. what he heck is it? Reply with quote

It's screaming for wire wheels.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2025 8:41 am    Post subject: Re: My new project. what he heck is it? Reply with quote

agree x2 I believe ford model A wheels can be used...
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 14, 2025 4:25 am    Post subject: Re: My new project. what he heck is it? Reply with quote

That is so cool! Looking forward to your journey getting it back on the road!
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 14, 2025 6:00 am    Post subject: Re: My new project. what he heck is it? Reply with quote

oprn wrote:
That is so cool! Looking forward to your journey getting it back on the road!


Thanks! I thought so too.
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