Chassis no. BHL EE 101 256 bhp, 3,785 cc double-overhead cam inline six-cylinder Jaguar engine, four-speed manual synchromesh transmission, coil-spring front suspension with parallel equal length wishbones, coil-spring rear suspension with de Dion tubular axle and four trailing arms, and Girling four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 90.75 in. The original Knobbly Lister-Jaguar prototype The Walt Hansgen Briggs Cunningham team 1958 SCCA World Championship car Well-known, clear history from new Offered in the U.S. for the first time in over 42 years Sold with a spare original Cunningham-prepared, 3.75-liter engine and FIA papers Built by a legend, for a legend, and driven by legends; unparalleled...

Ask people what they think about the term “kit car” and they usually conjure up images of rebodied Fieros with their ill proportioned, poorly fitted replica body panels, and anemic engines shrouded under a plastic cover with “V12” stamped onto it.  They’re little more than phony show pieces, and even then they’re not going to be winning many shows anytime soon.  This is certainly not the case with ALL kit cars, but there are plenty. With such stigma surrounding the term I hesitate to call the Grabercars La Bala a “kit car” despite it currently being on the market in both turnkey and kit form.  Maybe we should call it a “Component” car. No matter the...