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Elegant sports car has mahogany body and VW chassis.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #438 Nov 1964 (v.60) pg. 86

Convert an English MGA to a dune buggy by adding a wood and fiberglass body. Est. cost: $255 up, plus MGA.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #481 Jun 1968 (v.64) pg. 82

An about-town car (urbacar) you can build for $1400. Powered by a 16hp gasoline engine through a torque converter, this two passenger car gets 55 miles-per-gallon. Accelerates briskly to 40 mph. Body is built of rigid urethane foam and chassis is welded up from steel tubes. Plans cost: $15.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #563 Apr 1975 (v.71) pg. 31
Added Info MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #571 Dec 1975 (v.71) pg. 33

A survey of kit cars that are available and the differences in componants and assembly.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #586 Mar 1977 (v.73) pg. 62

Build UrbaSport, a 3-wheel commuter vehicle. Powered with either batteries or small gasoline engine. Carries two people. Features a lift-up canopy for access. Estimated cost: $1900 (gas). $2700 (electric). Plans cost $15.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #621 Feb 1980 (v.76) pg. 31

Build MI's Urba Diesel Centurion. A 4-wheel diesel powered car that gets 128 MPG, goes 65 MPH and costs $4,000 to build. Plans must be ordered.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #645 Feb 1982 (v.78) pg. 43

Just how tough is it to build a kit car? Description of adding the Classic Motor Carriage's 1954 Porche Speedster kit to a Volkswagen frame and engine.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #655 Dec 1982 (v.78) pg. 46

The UrbaSport Tri-Magnum three-wheel vehicle is built up from any motorcycle of 400cc or larger. Body made of foam and fiberglass. Carries 2 people. Plans must be ordered. Est. cost: $2,000.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #657 Feb 1983 (v.79) pg. 43

How to shop for a kit car. Tips on buying and assembling a replica from a kit.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #675 Jul 1984 (v.80) pg. 80

PM's sporty Suburba-Car. A three-wheel, two-passenger town car with a choice of body styles. Gasoline-powered by a small Honda engine equipped with self starter, generator and transmission. Building the chassis requires welding.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1966 (v.125#4) pg. 162

How to convert a VW sedan chassis into an Aztec Avenger GT-12. Explains chassis preparation and fitting of Fiberfab kit. Cost of body: $2,495
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1969 (v.132#1) pg. 156

A look at the selection available in car body kits and the addresses of kit manufacturers and distributors.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1973 (v.140#4) pg. 110

What is involved in building a kit car.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1981 (v.156#4) pg. 96

A look at ten top kit cars you can build.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Fall 1979 pg. 56

Build the economy champ, a 3-wheel suburban runabout powered by a 3.5 h.p. gasoline engine. It will go 30 mph and get 90 miles/gallon. Estimated cost: $700.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Winter 1980 pg. 67

What is available in kit cars. Photos, construction tips and typical prices.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Sep-Oct 1982 pg. 73

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