There is a growing niche for build-it-yourself racing cars, in particular those which mimic the lightweight Lotus 7-type cars with the 1950s and early 1960s. Industry has opened up further lately, catering for those sizes of wallet – and ambition – starting from the GBP£250-budget ‘Locost’ to GBP£50,000+ Jaguar C and D-type replica racers, and plenty in between.

If you are enthusiastic about taking the plunge to the DIY-race car world, there are many things to consider before your wallet need become involved. Firstly, you will need to consider the various classes of race car, the brands that are entitled to with competition, as well as the dozens of kit car producers who’re ready to take your hard-earned money. Some inquiries to consider for instance would include whether you intend to use the car for road use, or whether the car can be a race-only machine – or, indeed, both.
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