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JD, we run a Kevlar Composite body standard. A body to the same quality and engineering level to what we put into the rest of the kit. The body does cost us extra to construct, but it's not the Kevlar that is the main culprit, it's the better quality materials and specialised construction process to create full gloss perfectly straight lightweight panels. Our kits can have a higher entry/starter cost, but have cheaper completion costs compared to many other kits.

What is your budget, sounds like it is a lot less than $50,000???

By the time you take into account engineering/registration costs, your budget for parts required is very restrictive.

If that is your budget, you could look at 2nd hand unfinished kits, they can be traps, but can also save significant money on the total build cost.

I would also recommend looking at completed vehicles, entry level ones that you can restore yourself. There are some very good buys in the 2nd hand market at the moment.