Ha ha,,,,Shelby indeed DID "build" the cars, not a "kit", not a "home built". A "manufacturer", licensed to bo business as such. And like ALL manufacturers, choosing wisely, or stupidly as the case may be, the various "parts" and "pieces" necessary to assemble his "product".
If Ford shipped you the parts to build a "T-Bird", that would NOT be a "kit", that would be a "miracle" and when were done you would have a "home built". Why? Because those parts are NOT available as a "kit" to the general public, like FFR is.
Same thing applies to SPF, simply NOT available as a "kit". Kirkham? Now that I think about it, same thing! NOT available as a "kit", ALL THOUGH you can purchase some significant parts, when your done you have a "home built".
If DV builds you a C.R. it's NOT a "home built" and NOT a "kit". He is a "proffesional" builder. It's a "custom" build by a recognized builder, all though you could call it a "kit" as C.R.'s ARE offered that way.
This IS complicated,,,,,and yet,,,,,so easy at the same time!
Ernie