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Goblin V1-455
- Version
- V1
- Chassis number
- 455
- Length
- Extended
- Cage style
- Full Cage/Track
- Door bar style
- Double Door Bar
Milestones
- Kit Received Apr 30, 2024
- First start
- First drive
- Build Finished
- Date registered
Owner
Bio
I came from a family of gear heads. Helped my brothers work on cars since before I could drive. Always wanted to build a kit car, but didn't get around to it until I retired.
How did you find the Goblin?
Initially was thinking about a VW bug based kit. Found the Goblin on line, while I was researching kits..
What drew you to the Goblin?
Donor cars were much cheaper and more accessible. Liked the tube frame design.
How does it fit into your lifestyle?
Weekend warrior
What have you modified that sets it apart?
I was looking more toward an off-road style. DF KC had discontinued the Goblin AT, so I set about emulating it as much as possible. It looks like a dune buggy, but its hard to be a real all- terrain vehicle with a 7- inch ground clearance.
Donor Info
- Donor trim
- 2006 2.2 Manual Cobalt
- Mileage at teardown
- 86,000
- Where you bought it
- IAA auction in Cincinnati
- When you bought it
- October 2022
- Condition when you bought it
- minor front-end damage
- How much you paid
- $400 + fees = around $850
- Donor status
- Stripped
Build Info View build thread
Where was your kit built?
engine rebuilt in my basement; car built in my garage
Who did you build the kit with?
Solo build