Going back in time to the sixties, seventies, and even beyond, Kit Cars made quite a splash in the auto hobby, especially among budget-minded enthusiasts.  It seems like another lifetime when you could find a pretty decent VW Bug donor for a few hundred dollars, plop a sporty-looking body on top, and be driving a creation that was the envy of all your friends that looked like it cost a lot more than it did.  American automotive manufacturer Fiberfab took this concept and ran with it, offering several different body styles over the years, and ended up being among the longest-lasting of the Kit Car manufacturers.  If the thought of owning one of these unusual cars interests you, this Aztec GT is certainly worthy of consideration.  Located in Abilene, Texas, it can be found here at The Samba with an asking price of $4,500.  Barn Finds thanks reader Till J for the great tip on this one.

The seller admits that he has lost interest in this car and says it’s time to pass it on.  The Aztec GT body is sitting on the frame of a VW Bug, and it comes with a clean 1963 Volkswagen Beetle title.  The car presents well and looks mostly complete on the outside, but the windshield is just resting there not installed, although it does have a new seal.  There are no wipers either, so once that windshield is securely in place I’d make installing some a high priority, or check the weather carefully before you go out cruising.  The car has no doors, and even though the whole front end tilts forward, the seller says it’s heavy and awkward to get in and out of that way and thinks the best way to enter is to just climb in like a buggy.

Things are looking pretty complete inside as well, although there are no seat belts present.  The trajectory of those seats is making my back hurt just thinking about trying to drive this car, but they certainly look at home in there and fit in nicely with the overall feel of the vehicle.  The car also has a new wiring harness, with some of the wires visible on the floorboard, but right now only the brake lights are hooked up.

Power comes from a 1835cc motor equipped with dual carbs and an upgraded ignition, which the seller says ran like a scalded dog in the buggy he removed it from.  The car is said to start, stop, and drive but the throttle is sticking and the shifter linkage needs adjustment.  The car was listed for sale on February 1, and for now, the owner says he is pretty much firm on the price.  But he also mentions that the longer it is listed the more motivated he will become to negotiate.  What are your thoughts on this Aztec GT Kit Car?