Editing Locost (section)

{{Short description|Home-built car}}
{{Distinguish|Locust (car)}}
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[[File:Locost front SRF 2005.jpg|thumb|right|230px|Canadian built example using running gear, engine, transmission, diff and brakes from a [[AE86|Toyota Corolla GT-S Twin Cam]], uprights from a [[Hyundai Stellar]] and steering rack from [[MG MGB]].]]
[[File:Bja n.JPG|thumb|right|230px|Locost spaceframe.]]
[[File:Locostframe.jpg|thumb|right|230px|Locost frame and some body panels.]]

A '''Locost''' is a home-built car inspired by the [[Lotus Seven]]. The car features a [[space frame]] [[chassis]] usually welded together from mild [[steel]] {{convert|1|x|1|in|mm|abbr=on}} square tubing. Front suspension is usually [[double wishbone]] with coil spring struts. The rear is traditionally [[live axle]], but has many variants including [[independent rear suspension]] or [[De Dion tube]]. Body panels are usually [[fiberglass|fibreglass]] nose and wings and [[aluminium]] side panels. Each car is highly individualized according to the resources, needs and desires of each respective builder.

The original design was intended to be built from scratch. However, the design has become so popular that several fabricators have begun producing the chassis in [[kit car]] form. Additionally, fibreglass body components, suspension pieces and other Locost-specific components can be sourced from various suppliers.