Replica
Tubular Frame Replica: 1984 Lamborghini Countach
I’m pretty sure that every Barn Finds reader has seen a vehicle where the builder has tried to create a replica of some outrageously expensive exotic. They are typically based on pretty mundane underpinnings, meaning that the dimensions are… more»
Fitting Tribute: 1956 Jaguar D-Type Replica
One danger associated with producing a tribute vehicle is that the finished product will often be a pale imitation of the classic upon which it was based. However, some break new ground by offering a level of fit and… more»
Rare Ford-powered 1935 Auburn Boattail Speedster Replica
“What is it?” “Is it real?” Questions the new owner of this car will invariably get whenever they stop for gas. Is it real? It wasn’t built in 1935 by Auburn, but it’s a real car that looks almost… more»
Movie Star Car: 1933 Mercedes-Benz 770 K Replica
If you’ve never seen the 2001 movie “Rat Race,” you’ve missed one of Hollywood’s most fabulous slices of theatrical escapism. Starring a stellar cast, it broadly follows a similar storyline to the 1960s classic, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad,… more»
Stunning Replica: 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder
If you happen to have a spare $20 million sitting in your bank account, you could hit the road behind the wheel of a 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder. However, if your balance looks as sad as mine, this… more»
Warehouse Find: 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 Replica
It would have been great to have had a lot of disposable income back in the 1960s and 70s, to be able to buy some classic metal that would have been a hoot to drive and unlike anything else… more»
1935 Mercedes-Benz Roadster Replica
Owning a pre-war Mercedes-Benz Roadster can be a wonderful experience…right up to the moment that it suffers a mechanical issue. It’s at that moment when an owner will start looking at a second mortgage on the family home. Or… more»
Learjet Link: 1968 SAMCO Cord Warrior
The replica business has always been an interesting part of the classic car world as various individuals attempt to morph one car into another. One of the more successful that I have seen was a company that would transform… more»