I think id prefer a kit car, but only bc I like the fully exposed motor sitting out. But thats part of what I don't know about. Are there some kit cars that rely on standard chassis or do you typically decide early on if it'll be full kit or if you can Frankenstein,say, a complete car but swap tons of parts out 

 I believe most, or at least a lot of, kit cats are built on existing chasis, like VW, etc. Sounds like a fun and probably expensive project, but if you have the time and tools, rewarding. 

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