A-Z of North American Kit Car Manufacturers

American Street Rods started offering kits to the public in 1979. The company operated out of Tennessee offering custom hot rod body and chassis kits for '32 Fords in various guises, '37 Coupe and Roadster and 41 Willys hot rod. Unsure if still trading, last confirmed update was 31 years of trading up to 2010 and website taken down in early 2020's.

Founded in 1978 as Specialty Fiberglass Inc., Antique & Collectible Autos Inc. began by producing Corvette replacement panels and serving local industrial fiberglass needs. Over the years, the company expanded its portfolio with high-profile projects for the NFL, Fisher-Price, Macy’s Parade, and the theater industry, while also creating fiberglass swimming pools, dragster bodies, and nostalgic reproductions like vintage gas pumps and Coca-Cola coolers.
Operating from a fully owned 15,000 sq/ft facility on Dole Street since 1985, the company has built over 4,000 bodies with a highly experienced team averaging 15 years of service. With the largest collection of reproduction models in the industry.
Founded in January 2001 by World Champion racers Tony Martin and Reg Dodd, Backdraft Racing Inc. has grown into a leading manufacturer of high-quality, turnkey-minus replica roadsters. Over two decades, the company has built a reputation for craftsmanship and authenticity.
In 2012, Backdraft expanded its presence with a new U.S. head office and showroom—Backdraft Park—in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Chuck Beck, a legend among Porsche enthusiasts, began crafting his acclaimed 550 Spyder replicas in 1982. Over the years, he expanded his portfolio with the Shogun concept car and a competitive Lister replica, showcasing his deep expertise in performance engineering and design.
His latest creation, the Beck 904, pays homage to Porsche’s 1963 Carrera GTS—a dual-purpose street and race car notable for its lightweight fiberglass body and mid-mounted engine. With only around 100 originals built for GT homologation, the 904 remains highly coveted. Beck’s replica blends reverence for the original with modern enhancements, delivering a refined version of this iconic machine that honors its racing legacy while pushing its capabilities beyond what was imaginable in its era.
After 43 years in business, the owners of Berrien Buggy Inc. in Michigan chose to retire and offered Acme Trailerworks Inc. (parent company of Acme Car Company) the opportunity to acquire their assets. Known for their sand rail dune buggy frames and fiberglass bodies, Berrien Buggy had built a strong reputation in the off-road market.
In 2012, Acme Trailerworks purchased and relocated all production equipment, molds, and inventory to their facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The transition began on June 1st, with the first frame completed by July 15th, and fiberglass body production following shortly after. Now operating as Berrien Buggy by Acme, the company continues to manufacture steel components and tubular products, steadily improving quality and expanding its product line. Their full range is available through a network of authorized dealers.
