Registering a "garage-built" car can be complex. In states like , builders often use the SB100 registration process , which helps kits meet street-legal requirements, though you may still need a closed-loop PCV system for smog certification. It is often difficult to title an unassembled kit; it must usually be a finished vehicle to receive tags.

: Seats, dashboard, and sometimes diamond-stitched door panels. The Build Experience

Whether you want to drive it or display it, there are several ways to approach a roadster build:

: Options often include independent rear suspension (IRS) and high-performance brakes like Wilwood or Tilton .

: You generally need a dedicated garage space where the car and its parts (often stored on a "body buck") can remain undisturbed. Registration & Legalities

A standard roadster kit, such as those from Factory Five Racing , usually includes: : A jig-welded tube steel frame. Body : A hand-laid fiberglass or carbon fiber shell.