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Spring Has Sprung -- The Texas Spring Meet

Houston Cobra Club, Dallas Cobra Club, Austin Cobra Club, Cobra 427SC, Type 65
10583742 Posted August 14 2008 06:15 AM by AutoSmith

Everyone knows that the Cobra is the most popular kit/replicar in the world. There are Cobra clubs throughout the United States, as well as the rest of the planet. One of the most enjoyable multi-day events to attend each...

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Spice of Life -- The 23rd Annual Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals

Kit Cars, European cars, Cobras, Porsches, Daytona Coupes, 356, 550, Swap Meet
10299362 Posted August 13 2008 06:02 AM by AutoSmith

Carlisle, Pennsylvania is home to the Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals. The 23rd edition was held this year. If you weren't able to attend this must see event, we have the entire scoop in the September 2008 issue of KIT CAR...

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Why Knott's!

The 29th Annual A.H.A. Knott's Berry Farm Show
10298405 Posted August 12 2008 06:38 AM by AutoSmith

The 29th Annual Knott's Berry Farm Show was a blast! We witnessed all kinds of great kit and replicars at the show and visited with some kit car enthusiasts and companies while covering the show. Why don't you purchase a...

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Girls Just Want To Have Fun

Beck Spedical Edition Speedster, 356, Porsche, Wendy Yale
10296878 Posted August 11 2008 06:17 AM by AutoSmith

Who says women don't enjoy owning, driving, and racing kit cars? Not us. If you're a fan of Teutonic sporting machines from the 1950s, specifically Porsche Speedsters, you'll enjoy reading all about Wendy Yale's fabulous...

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The Westfield XI, A Weekday Thriller & Weekend Warrior

Westfield XI, Lotus 11, Colin Chapman, British Racing Green, Batmobile
10578153 Posted August 8 2008 06:08 AM by AutoSmith

If you've never seen a Westfield XI or a Lotus XI, you haven't lived. No worries. Buy the September 2008 edition of KIT CAR Magazine, and you'll enjoy reading the six-page feature article on this beautiful road going racecar.

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James Yale's Backdraft Racing Roadster

September 2008 KIT CAR Cover Feature, Backdraft Racing Roadster, Cobra 427SC
KIT CAR shot this photo of James Yale and his Back Posted August 7 2008 10:55 AM by AutoSmith

You'll want to make sure you read all about James Yale's 600 horsepower Backdraft Racing roadster in the September 2008 edition of KIT CAR Magazine. James races, cruises, and shows the radically red roadster every chance he...

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Dan B. Smith at L.A. Roadster Show 2008

Dan Brian Smith, Sr., L.A. Roadster Show 2008, Gearhead
Dan Brian Smith, Sr. posed next to Rich and Linda Posted July 7 2008 10:28 AM by AutoSmith

Each year, the Smith Men enjoy celebrating Father's Day together, by attending the L.A. Roadster Show, held at the Pomona Fairplex, in Pomona, California throughout Father's Day Weekend. This year, 2008, was no different....

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3rd Place Selection at L.A. Roadster Show 2008

1936 Ford Roadster, L.A. Roadster Show 2008, 3rd Place Pick
This pristine 1936 Ford roadster was the Smith Men Posted July 7 2008 10:02 AM by AutoSmith

The Smith Men's 3rd place selection at the 2008 L.A. Roadster Show went to a most deserving 1936 Ford Roadster. Dan, D. Brian, and Kevin Smith all appreciate the style and grace that comprise the 1932 through 1936 Ford...

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Favorite Roadster at the L.A. Roadster Show 2008

1934 Ford Phaeton, Roy Brizio, L.A. Roadster Show 2008
The street rod that earned first place honors for Posted July 7 2008 09:07 AM by AutoSmith

At the 2008 L.A. Roadster Show, father Dan Smith and son D. Brian Smith selected our top three cars at the event. Some background is needed here. Ever since dad has taken my little brother Kevin and me to car shows, we've...

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California Hauler Part XIII: Wheels & Caps

Auto Classics, The Wheelsmith, Rolling Stock, '41 Willys
Posted June 23 2008 07:49 AM by AutoSmith

The California Hauler is rolling along, thanks to the addition of some brand new, bright red rolling stock. You should be sure to take stock of those classy looking wheels in the Part XIII California Hauler tech story...

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Steering Systems & High-Performance Modifications

Replica Steering Solutions, Flaming River, Breeze Automotive
Check out some innovative steering solutions for k Posted June 20 2008 07:35 AM by AutoSmith

If you intend to do quite a bit of driving in your kit or replica, you'll learn much about enhanced steering solutions and high-performance modifications that you can make to optimize your car's steering system. The...

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Diffusing & Hiding Windshield Deflections

Glare, Seeing Clearly While Driving, Minimizing Eye Strain
Dan Reiter develops several creative solutions to Posted June 19 2008 07:21 AM by AutoSmith

In Dan Reiter's tech story, A Glaring Problem, he minimizes several vision obstructing elements when driving a replica or kit roadster. Read all about Mr. Reiter's inexpensive and ingenious solutions to sunlight and...

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Last Chance Garage: Exhaust Twists & Turns

C5GTO, Custom Tubular Exhaust, Headers, Welding, Twisty
Suspended with Corvette C5 front and rear independ Posted June 18 2008 07:06 AM by AutoSmith

Some time has lapsed since KIT CAR Magazine ran a technical story on Joel Heinke's Last Chance Garage C5GTO. Watch how Joel took on the daunting task of fabricating a custom tubular exhaust system for his home-built,...

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Road Trip: KIT CAR Travels to Florida, Part 2

Visiting Street Beasts, Cobras, '34 Ford Coupes, Speedsters
When we visited Street Beasts, the immense shop wa Posted June 17 2008 08:10 AM by AutoSmith

Several KIT CAR Magazine colleagues traveled through various parts of Florida and visited several kit and replicar companies, in addition to covering a show. Our Part 2 stop was at Street Beasts.

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Race/Street Chassis Tuning Secrets Revealed

Race Car Replicas, GT40 Mk I, Dean Lampe
Here's Dean Lampe's RCR40 Mk I right after complet Posted June 16 2008 08:39 AM by AutoSmith

In the July issue of KIT CAR Magazine learn how replica builder, Dean Lampe, accessed some race chassis experts to develop a winning street/race chassis setup for his Race Car Replicas GT40 Mk I.

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