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The Lola T70 Replica is, as you would expect, a gorgeous looking car - sleek and sporty from nose to tail. It is modeled after the  "fastest race car" winner, back in 1966. The win took place at the Riverside Can-AM 1966 Championship Race. Winning the title in that race is attributed to a man by the name of John Surtees, who ultimately brought the entire racing team together. Only two very exclusive, limited edition versions of this were ever produced.

Have you ever wanted to buy your very own version of the Shelby Daytona Coupe? Unsurprisingly, most people would answer that with a "yes". But when you then go on to ask them if they have a few million dollars stored away under the bed, the look of glee soon vanishes.

Unfortunately, there were only about 6 of these original cars every produced, meaning that if you were to buy an original today - you would no doubt be up for a price tag in the 7 figure range. But why argue with your bank manager, when you could just conjure up about 85,000 pounds, and have yourself a modern day replica?

On first glance, the G350 Cobra inspired Replica looks as if its been for a ride underneath an oversized rolling pin. Long, slender, and with curves in all the right places, the identity of the car is certainly worthy of praise. But it's not until you're able to get up close and personal with the G350 that you truly understand the design and brainpower behind the creation of this replica.

When I came face to face with the Cobra for the first time - I was possibly unfortunate enough to encounter it from the most imposing angle - the front. Unless you were a hundred percent sure that it was a mechanical vehicle parked up, you might be reminded of childhood horrorish nightmares - the ones where you were gobbled up by a scary monster.

I wrote an article last week about the 1933/34 Steel Bodied Roadster - and once it was finished and posted to this website - I suddenly realized that something was missing. Indeed, it was such a vital piece of information that it now warrants its very own blog post! For those who were eager to contact me about the 1933/34 Ford Roadster Pickup version of the Steel model, I thank you for your contribution.

For some people, whipping out to the local super car showroom to purchase a brand spanking new McLaren SLR may simply be all but an inconvenience. However, for those who are unable to afford the six figure price tag, the SLR McLaren Replica may just be the next best (and affordable) thing! Indeed, as our friends so aptly pointed out in their YouTube video (see the link at the bottom), converting a Mercedes C126 in to an SLRMcLaren is actually quite possible!

It's time to take a trip down memory lane once again - this time all the way back to 1966. It was at this time that a famed sports car designer, Mr. Giotto Bizzarrini designed a classic car which would go on to take the world by storm.

This initial design was based upon complementary ideas from a whole host of areas. For example, Bizzarrini was surely influenced by the Ferrari line of cars as he worked there for 5 years. In fact, in 1962 he was single handedly responsible for the design and engineering of the Ferrari 250 GTO.

There seems to be a very strong line of thinking out there in the real world - that the equation: electric + car, equals something not so impressive. Certainly, this was the case a few years ago, when the electric fuel cell failed to generate enough acceleration to please motoring enthusiasts. These days though, the Tesla Electric Roadster is proving these old style opinions wrong, and is literally changing the face of motoring efficiency with each and every new design.

Are you sick of those modern cars, with slick curves, high tech add-ons, and the full monty of unnecessary parts? They all look the same really don't they! That's why the 1933/34 steel bodied Ford roadster replica makes a nice change from the ordinary - and blasts us in to a world where a stop sign didn't actually mean a 3 minute pause for traffic.

Thanks to Real Steel Inc., the desire to own one of these cars can indeed be satisfied, thanks to the combined effort of the engineering teams who have put together a kit set based on the 1933/34 design. Made from die-stamped 19 gauge sheet metal, the replica is bound to impress any discerning car enthusiast as you readily display it in your driveway.

From the very first moment that you lay your eyes on the MDA GT40 Replica - you will know that the car is an absolute classic. From the authentically structured body, and the fine details of the body panels, suspension, and chassis - you can tell that this replica has been crafted to perfection. But aside from its looks, there is so much more to this kit car than you would imagine. Read on to find out more about what lies under the hood, and how easy and financially steady the construction process can be.

Alright - so let me just start of by saying that you won't be able to conjure up a Lamborghini Countach Kit Car by dismantling your television - as much as we would all love to. Unfortunately, you are still going to have to buy the appropriate parts, tools, and instructions in order to get things going. Yes - that will involve splurging in to your bank account, and will probably set you back a few thousand dollars (depending on the kit package option you go with). So, I have probably left you wondering what the deal is with the television then, haven't I? Well, put it this way - if you have a TV handy, you will be able to see step by step instructions thanks to the helpful crew at Euro Works Exotic.