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Goblin V1-396

V1 396 Finished
Version
V1
Chassis number
396
Length
Extended
Cage style
All Terrain
Door bar style
Full Door Bar

Milestones

  • Kit Received May 15, 2022
  • First start Feb 19, 2023
  • First drive Jul 9, 2023
  • Build Finished May 30, 2025
  • Date registered Sep 17, 2025
  • First track/autocross event Jul 16, 2025

Owner

averageJOEschmo averageJOEschmo Joined Dec 2021

Bio

I'm an architect with absolutely zero experience doing this type of work. But handy with youtube instructions. We love cars and always wanted to get into this hobby.

How did you find the Goblin?

online research for something we felt like we could tackle

What drew you to the Goblin?

It started going to car shows and wanting to participate. The goblin seemed like a good way to get our feet wet.

How does it fit into your lifestyle?

Weekend warrior

What have you modified that sets it apart?

The gauge panel mounting was custom. We added a few more things as it was the AT version just for fun.

Any memorable trips, races, or events?

We recently went to a car show that also has a parade with some of the participating cars. going to that event is what put the idea in my son's head that he wanted to participate. Driving in it brought it all full circle and we had a great time.

Favorite aspect (design, performance, or community)?

It's a lot of fun to drive and it always turns heads.

Any future plans?

We still plan to mount a custom windshield on it and then take it out to its natural habitat on some dirt roads.

Donor Info

Donor trim
2006 2.4 Automatic Cobalt
Mileage at teardown
110,840
Where you bought it
Copart
When you bought it
2021
Condition when you bought it
cosmetic damage
How much you paid
900
Donor status
Stripped
Est. hours to strip
20

Build Info View build thread

Estimated hours to assemble
60 hrs

Where was your kit built?

In a tent shed on the side of our house, not ideal...

Who did you build the kit with?

My son, Justin

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