Custom Flat-12: 1971 STP Porsche 917/10 Can Am Car Replica

Have you ever wanted to build a flat-12 engine by bolting two standard production flat-6s together into one Frankenstein's monster-12?  Yeah...me too! Been on my bucket list for a while, right behind building a street legal Tyrell P34 six wheeler replica...but someone actually got his two subaru EZ30 flat-6s and bolted them together to make one giant flat-6 contraption. Naturally, something called "physics" got in the way and terrible vibration caused the home-brewed contraption to vibrate like a neutron star going supernova, but the seller assures us that a simple rubber guibo isolator will fix the problem...just up to you to find and install one.  Anyway, find this 1971 STP Porsche 917/10 Can Am Car Replica here on eBay bidding for $7099 reserve-not-met with 4 days to go, located in East Hartford, CT.

Hayabusa Powered: 2011 Lotus Caterham Replica MK Indy

I recently had the opportunity to ride in and drive a late model Caterham kit version of the Lotus 7 that was built by an insane friend and equipped with a 350 horsepower turbocharged GM Ecotech 4-cylinder and 6-speed.  Getting into the coffin-shaped passenger compartment was tricky, but acceleration was nothing short of psychotic. At the end of a 45 minute ride through curving coastal California blacktop I felt equal parts impressed, sun-burned, nauseated, and euphoric. I've driven some fast cars in my time (SLR McLaren, Z06 C7.R) but this was in its own league in orders of the level of excitement (and NVH) you experience on WOT in 2nd or 3rd gear...so I can only imagine that a Hayabusa 11,000 rpm powered version of the same car should similarly deliver a visceral gut punch of fun.  Find this 2011 Lotus Caterham Replica MK Indy here on eBay offered for $22,800 buy-it-now located in Waxhaw, NC.

The Thing From Another World: 1960s Lotus 7 Replica

This next car comes as a tip from Hugh who writes: What do you call a T-bucket roadster with a Jaguar XK engine and an automatic transmission? A lotus Seven of course! It's almost as strange as that desert boat pickup thing.  Maybe pickups that aren't pickups week?  I dunno...but this next car sure is a pick-me-up.  Find this 1960s Lotus 7 Replica offered for $19500 in Centerreach, NY via topclassiccarsforsale.com.

Yamaha V-Twin Powered: 1923 Ford T Bucket Replica

The typical vintage T-Bucket replica goes like this; off-the-shelf tube axle front end kit, bucket of fiberglass, Ford 9-inch rear end, TH350 slushbox, Chevy 350 small bloc---whoa...who put that Chebby part in my Ford?  Thems' fightin' words. The only non Ford power I'll put in a T-Bucket is something from a long-time Ford partner...like Lincoln, Jaguar, or Yamaha.  Yeah.  A V-Twin from a chopper will do nicely. Find this 1923 Ford T Bucket Replica offered for $2250 in Oxnard, CA via craigslist. Tip from Sean S.

Ford GT-40 Replica: 1969 FT Bonito Kit Car by Fiberfab

The world of GT-40 replicars runs the gambit from atrocity to travesty, but in this next car we might have found a bit of a gem.  The FT Bonito was sold as a kit by Fiberfab and sold mostly in Germany and the Netherlands according to various furrin language websites. The FT used a VW Beetle chassis and a polyester body styled to look 2 parts GT-40 and one part Opel Manta.  Find this 1969 Ford GT-40 FT Bonito Replica by Fiberfab offered for $10,000 in Rancho Cordova, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Needs More Carbs: 1959 Ford Fairlane

If you are going to build a NASCAR replica there are a few key highlights you need to hit.  First, you need stickers...lots of 'em.  Then you need a big pushrod V8..please no overhead cams or turbocharged V6s...and finally you need to suck fuel through a venturi.  I know that NASCAR adapted fuel injection for the Sprint Cup series way back in 2012 (the future is here folks!!) but I think that any NASCAR vintage car should hose dino juice through the sundry ports/chambers/pumps/check-valves in a carburetor.  All this next car needs is a downgrade to a Holley 750 double pumper.  Find this 1959 Ford Fairlane offered for $6,900 in Cincinnati, OH via craigslist.  Tip from Rock On!

Pretty Cool For A Fake: 1934 Ford Model A

Find this 1934 Ford Model A replica here on eBay bidding for $2,225 reserve-not-met with two days to go, located in Belmont, NH.

Gulf Livery: 1973 Ford GT40 Replica

There is nothing quite like the Gulf Livery blue & orange paint scheme to make a car look cool and what looks cooler than a GT40?  This next car isn't a real GT40, but it looks wicked and bidding is favorable for a buyer at this time.  Find this 1973 Ford GT40 Replica here on eBay bidding for $5,050 with 4 days to go, located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Auction Watch: 1987 Eva Beva Roadster

Find this 1987 Eva Beva Roadster  here on eBay offered for $10,900 buy-it-now or make-offer located in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada.

Cobruar or Jagobra: 1965 AC Cobra Replica V12

I always chuckle when I think about how Carroll Shelby spent much of his time suing companies who built Shelby Cobra replica cars when it was AC Cars gorgeous Ace that is being plagiarized by every Tom, Dick, & Harry with the space to make a few welded frame chassis and fiberglass molds. The AC Ace was a British built speed machine, so it only makes sense that you'd build a replica with a properly British Jaguar V12.  Find this 1965 AC Cobra Replica V12 offered for $6,000 in Camarillo, CA via craigslist. Tip from Sean S.

Once Upon A Kit: 1960 Lotus 7 Replica

It is almost time for a big foreign bearded guy to break and enter into millions of family homes around the globe -- but only after he has stalked young children for the past year...but if you want to get you mind onto happier thoughts, check out what you can get for less than 10 large? Find this 1960 Lotus 7 Replica offered for $9,500 in Santa Cruz, CA via craigslist.

Not A Loser, Baby: 1957 Beck Porsche 356 Speedster Replica

Way back in 1986 a guy by the name of Chuck Beck partnered with Kevin Hines at Special Edition Inc out of  Bremen, IN to build a high quality 356 replica.  The rear engined 356 Speedster and mid engined 550 Spyder have been continuously rolling out of a small workshop for owners to finish assembly and drive around looking like a million bucks, but only costing about $30k. Find this 1957 Beck Porsche 356 Speedster Replica here on eBay bidding for $20,000 reserve-not-met with 2 days to go, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.  Tip from FK.

A King’s Ransome: 1901 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Replica

By Matt -- Imagine for a moment one-upping the hipsters of your home town in a turn of the century horseless carriage, wearing a monocle and slapping bystanders with your dueling glove while laughing gayly. Or kicking up your golf course/swap meet transport game a notch or two. Find this 1901 Olds Curved Dash replica for sale on Denver craigslist for $2,900.

Faking It: 1983 Renault 5, R5 Turbo Replica

The Renault 5 was a front-wheel drive supermini built all over the world by French automaker Renault from 1972 through 1985.  Renault also built an insane mid engine version of the car known as the R5 Turbo, but it was mechanically very different, so building your Renault 5 into a Turbo replica is going to be an exercise in all hat, no horse.  Find this 1980 Renault R5 Turbo Replica here on eBay bidding for $3,050 USD reserve-not-met with 2 days to go, located in Coahuila, Mexico.

Auction Watch: 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Electric Replica

Take a look at this 1957 Porsche 356 Electric Replica here on eBay offered for $30,000 buy-it-now or make-offer located in Redwood City, CA.

Proper Pinto: 1939 Jaguar SS100 "Duke" Replica

You and I are probably never going to drive a real 1939 Jaguar SS100.  In #1 condition, they can go for a million bucks.  If you like the shape and the very-open-air driving experience, however, you can come surprisingly close for a little money.  Find this 1939 Jaguar SS100 "Duke" Replica here for sale in Bennington, NE for $7,950 via craigslist.

Check Out Those Dubs: 1903 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Replica 1958 Bliss Surrey

The era of the intercity vehicle is upon us -- I often see oversized golf carts with license plates driving around the suburban Southern California.  These are vehicles that can't go on the highway (often they aren't allowed on streets with 35mph speed limits), don't meet federal vehicle crash standards, and instead are classified as NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) or LSV (Low-Speed Vehicle).  In California the requirement is that an NEV must hit 20mph within one mile on a flat paved road, but cannot exceed 25 mph.  You could head to your local golf cart supplier and find something that can get a plate...or take a walk on the wild side with something like this crazy replica.  Find this 1903 Oldsmobile Surrey Replica 1958 Bliss here on eBay offered for $10,000 buy-it-now or make-offer located in Granbury, TX with 2 days to go.

Auction Watch: 1957 Volkswagen Porsche 356 Speedster Replica

Check out this 1957 Volkswagen Porsche Speedster Replica here on eBay bidding for $5,505 with auction ending Sunday at 7:51PM PST.

Hawk HF2000: 1976 Lancia Stratos Replica

The Lancia Stratos HF was a Bertone designed rally machine that was designed as a replacement for the aging Fulvia Coupe.  It had radical for the time (but gorgeous upon reflection) styling by Marcello Gandini and was powered by Ferrari built Dino V6, but with only 492 built for homologation purpose, it won't be something the average Joe can afford, or ever drive on a regular basis.  Even if you were a rich Joe you wouldn't drive the Stratos on the street for fear of getting T-boned by a snap chatting teenager; actually you'd be better off leaving the real one in the garage and tooling around this 1976 Lancia Stratos Replica offered for $24,700 in Phoenix, AZ via craigslist.  Tip from JAS.