Is An Aston Martin Replica Based On A '90s XK8 Make Sense?

There was a part of me that just didn't want to write this story so we wouldn't give these guys free advertising. That's because what they're doing should be considered a crime. It's just horrible.

One car that was always likened to something of the slightly swankier variety was the Jaguar XK8. Well, an Alabama-based kit car manufacturer, Car Kit Maker -- original business name --, has fixed up an XK8 to look somewhat like an Aston Martin DBS.

On that note, I'll just shut up and let the Spies voice their opinion.


Always wanted to own an Aston Martin DBS, or is the Jaguar XK8 not good enough for you? Don’t hesitate, here is your opportunity to own a 1999 Jaguar XK8 dressed up like an Aston Martin DBS...

[Source: GTspirit]


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internationalmanofmystery - 3/17/2011 8:53:42 AM

+1 Boost

"There was a part of me that just didn't want to write this story so we wouldn't give these guys free advertising"

You should have just stopped there!! But now you have fed the beast and it will keep growing!

cdoke - 3/17/2011 11:39:01 AM

+2 Boost

Frankly, it looks less like a DBS and more like the old Vanquish.

LauderdaleDriver - 3/19/2011 10:53:05 AM

+1 Boost

There was a guy here in Lauderdale who had a fake helicopter on his megayacht.....

Poseurs can have money, too.