Bartruff, kit cars were becoming popular in the 50's. Even the late 40's, after WWII.The first kit car company was well before that I believe. Google, ForgottenFiberglass cool stuff.
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Originally Posted by Bartruff1
The original Cobras were definitely not considered kit cars back in the mid 60s.
I don't think there was even a term ( kit car) back then. Today we might consider the Meyers Manx from that era (1964) a kit car. That is a component car that the owner assembled or had assembled.
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A term I've not seen used is Cottage Industry. Some cars were probably built and sold from homes/cottage built.
Here it is, 1912 Lad's Car. First US sold kit.
Ralphy