At its core, a kit car is a vehicle you assemble yourself, usually from a set of components provided by a manufacturer. Some kits come complete, while others require an existing vehicle. Today’s kit cars range from spot-on replicas of vintage legends to futuristic, track-shredding machines and even fully electric builds. 

Whether you’re dreaming of something with a bit more bite, a featherweight racer, or just a head-turning weekend project, there’s something here for you. These 15 builds prove one thing: the coolest car in the world might not be something you buy, it might be something you build yourself.