[quote=The-Shoveler]I could see an open source Sports car that would take on the best BMW’s etc… that could be assembled maybe for 20K or less.
Man this is going to be a wild ride,[/quote]Some Shelby Cobra kits come in at about $36,000. Some cost more.. depends upon quality, authenticity. Factory 5 Mk4 is about $20,000 + cost of upgrades + engine and trans.
Caterham kits start from around $29,580 not including engine/transmission – which you might be able to get from junk yard. (some people drop V8s in these) http://www.uscaterham.com/showroom/classic.html
Both of these can be SB 100’d in California in terms of emissions.
To build one of these.. you’ll need to have an empty, free of junk, 2 car garage. (that is the amount of room you need).