Horseless Carriage Replicas

The Builder's Website

This website is dedicated to the many do-it-yourself enthusiasts who are always dreaming, planning and building something interesting in their home based workshops. To the many vintage carriage lovers who have admired these vehicles in museums, at shows, on the road or in parades. To that parent or grandparent who wants that special "Labor of Love Project" to be passed on to their children or grandchildren. A special project that challenges the builder and his or her skills. A project that, when completed, can be taken in public, to festivals, country fairs, car shows, even driven in parades. A project that will draw attention to itself and compliments to its builder anywhere it is shown.

Yes, we are referring to the building of Horseless Carriage Replicas. A hobby that is growing beyond expectations. People all across our great country and overseas are getting involved in this exciting hobby on a daily basis. The site features plans for the builder to use in the construction of their very own Horseless Carriage Replica. 

The plans that are for sale can be found by clicking on the "Plans" button at the top of this page. The FREE Plans are back on the "Plans" page also...enjoy!

 

Also: If you have never seen a Horseless Carriage Replica In Action? Check out our

"Youtube Page"

 

HCR Builders Group/Forum

Come visit or join our forum. It is a forum where like thinking builders can discuss building methods, parts availability, upcoming events or the progress on their individual builds...Come join us!

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HCR Builders Group


HCR Plans Order Form Pdf
PDF – 144.2 KB 17 downloads
Jimmy Woods Plans Order Form Pdf
PDF – 68.5 KB 16 downloads

Carriage Plans Available

1903 Ford A

REO

Ford N

Speedster

PIE Wagon

CDO

Free Plans

1901 Olds   CLICK to download

1901 Truck  CLICK to download

1901 Half-size  CLICK to download

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to build a Horseless Carriage Replica?

The cost of building a Horseless Carriage Replica varies to cost of material availible at the time of building & tools needed to build with.

How Long does it take to build a Horseless Carriage Replica?

It depends on several factors, knowledge of using tools, access to the correct material to accomplish the project, help when necessary to move the build when necessary & a dry covered or enclosed space to work in...

Where do I find parts to build a HCR?

Most builders check on E Bay, Car Shows that feature antique vehicles, farm shows often carry antique auto parts for sale, estate sales, Facebook is a great place to start & parts catalogs such as Langs, Jegs, Restoration Supply, Woodland Coach LLC...

Where do I find wheels for use in building a Horseless Carriage Replica?

Great question, why, because without the proper wheels, your accomplishment will not roll for long & become useless...Depending on what carriage you intend to build...If The Full Size CDO, dirt bike wheels come highly recommended,they are stronger then anything you will find in wire wheels. Now if you like the look of wood spoked wheels, then Ford Model "T" wheels are execellent for all the cars featured on this website except for the Jimmy Woods cars, single or two seater JW's will do great with the "Worksman Wheels"... the proper wheels are the key to happyness with any build you choose...

REVUES

"GREAT PLANS!   I'm like everyone else that lands on this "Plans" page, I was ready to get my feet wet attempting to build a brass era car and become involved in the Replica Car hobby. I purchased Lee Thevenet's Curved Dash Olds plans back in 2012. They are clearly written, easy to work from, and give YOU the freedom to incorporate your own ideas and methods into the construction of your car. I had a couple of ideas I wanted to use when building my CDO and was easily able to add these when building from Lee's plans. Lee is well known Nationally as a Master Builder. His prices are excellent, fast delivery is the norm, you won't go wrong dealing with Lee. It has been my good fortune to deal with him."

  Gary Hammond. Forest, Va

“I was amazed by the attention to detail in the plans of my  replica build. It truly feels like I'm driving a piece of history. Thank you Horseless Carriage Replicas!”

Dave Hughes   Marshfield, MO

"The HCR Plans are very detailed & comprehensive. Lee is always ready to answer any questions and give building advice."

Julian Bankston. Rugby, Tenn

Contact us

For inquiries about our Replica Builds, please fill out the form below & click on "Submit"

Location

Horseless Carriage Replicas

1657 Grand Anse Hwy

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517

Phone: 337-280-9561

About us

Horseless Carriage Replicas is a passion project founded   by one vintage car enthusiast with a love for craftsmanship and nostalgia. The mission is to preserve the beauty and elegance of horseless carriages from the past, offering other enthusiasts a chance to own a small "replica" piece of automotive history.

 

Lee Thevenet

Horseless Carriage Replicas