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/ˈrɛplᵻkɑː/, U.S. /ˈrɛpləˌkɑr/ Originally U.S.
A full-sized, functional replica of a vintage or classic car, esp. one custom-built from a kit.
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1968 Car & Driver Dec. 94/2 As you might expect of a TD replicar, erecting the top definitely requires two people.
1974 Pop. Mech. Jan. 187 (advt.) Build your own Buggati [sic]. Use old V.W. chassis. Classic replicar.
1987 Mod. Motor (Sydney) Apr. 114/2 The 80's have seen a revolution in America in kit cars, now called replicars.
2004 Car & Driver July 46 Factory Five Racing is the most prolific provider of..Cobra replicar kits.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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