Ultima GTR

The Ultima GTR, launched in 1999, is a British component car that evolved from Lee Noble's original Ultima designs. Sold as a kit, it allowed builders to create a road-legal machine with the aesthetics of a Group C race car. Its lightweight fiberglass body over a steel spaceframe chassis, typically paired with a Chevrolet V8, created a recipe for staggering performance that embarrassed many established supercars.

Collectors prize the GTR for its raw, unassisted driving experience and immense performance-per-dollar value. With a curb weight often under 2,200 pounds and power outputs ranging from 350 to over 1,000 horsepower, it offers hypercar acceleration in a simple, analog package. Because they are kit-built, no two cars are identical, which makes finding a well-sorted example a key part of the ownership journey.

The market for the Ultima GTR is a niche segment for hardcore enthusiasts. With average prices around $75,000, values are heavily dependent on build quality, engine specification, and documentation. Professionally built cars with high-horsepower LS engines and detailed service histories command a premium over owner-built cars with more basic setups.

Prices for Ultima GTRs typically range from $45,000 for basic examples to over $100,000 for professionally built, high-specification cars.