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		Howard “Dutch” Darrin’s 1953 Dyna-Panhard SpecialOctober 18, 2011
Hi Gang… I’ve recently been calling Howard “Dutch” Darrin the “Rock Star” of fiberglass – and with good reason.  He produced a wider variety of prototypes and actual cars built from fiberglass in the postwar years than anyone else at the time.   […]
		The DKW Flintridge – Howard “Dutch” Darrin’s Last (Built) Sports CarJune 24, 2011
Hi Gang… Howard “Dutch” Darrin was a designer bar none.  He’s remembered for styles he penned and cars he designed from the 1930’s thru our favorite age of cars – the 1950’s.  But what was the last car he designed that was built?  I did a bit of  […]
		Skorpion vs Kaiser Darrin – Torrey Pines Road Race November 1954March 28, 2010
Hi Gang… As promised….a story a day for 2 weeks….then Rick and I are going on another cross-country road trip to save a number of fiberglass relics.  I think Robert Frost once wrote about vintage fiberglass cars and the act of  […]
		Custom Cars: Glass Fabric Hydro-Styling – James A. Lampman (1952)October 30, 2011
Hi Gang… The history of fiberglass is covered in stories, magazines, newspapers, and books.  Yes books – and lots of them. Earlier this year I wrote a story about the early fiberglass books, what they looked like, who wrote them, and material  […]
		The 1958 Thor – One of America’s Earliest VW Based Sports Cars: Part 1May 7, 2017
—————————- Click here to all parts of this story —————————- Hi Gang… I love mysteries….especially when they eventually get solved. Back in  […]
		1955 Glass Wonder Show Car Heads to Auction This WeekendMay 7, 2014
Hi Gang… Fiberglass sports cars of the ‘50s are becoming the focus of shows, events, concours – and now even auctions – with greater frequency each year.  And this is a great sign that our cars are becoming accepted and coveted by  […]
		Fiberfriends Deliver! Bob Cunningham Finds First Color Photo of 1951 LancerMarch 21, 2013
Hi Gang… The best part of being part of the “Forgotten Fiberglass Faction of Friends” is the wide variety of neat, interesting, and great people you get to meet – and often become friends with.  Such is the case with Bob Cunningham of Des Moines,  […]
		For Sale in USA: 1962 Devin CSeptember 28, 2020
Hi Gang… Another beautiful Devin sports car is being offered for sale and this one by one of our Undiscovered Classics friends – Brian Miller. Brian has been a Devin enthusiast and a vocal advocate of handcrafted sports cars since I first met  […]
		Where are Vintage Fiberglass Enthusiasts Going Next???   How about the Belfry…(“Boats in the Belfry”, That Is)April 12, 2010
Hi Gang… Are you getting bored with too many articles and stories about Grantham Stardusts, Victress S1As, Chicagoans, and Glasspars???   Seeing too many Byers, Woodill Wildfires, Venus Sports Cars, and Le Mans Coupes in museums and shows?    […]
		The Duane Mixter / Ken Mace Cadillac Powered Woodill Wildfire ShowcarOctober 13, 2014
Hi Gang… Someday I hope to see this car in person.  It must be the most traveled and owned and shown and celebrated Woodill Wildfire in the last 50 years.  But we have to find it first – and the good news is….we may have done just that The Ken Mace  […]
		The 1952 BMC Singer Sports Car – Kjell Qvale ReminiscesFebruary 13, 2011
Hi Gang… Checkout the first photo posted in our story. It shows the unveiling of the new fiberglass sports car built and designed by Kjell Qvale (pronounced “shell” (Kjell) “ka-vah’-lay” (Qvale)) back in 1952.  If you look carefully at the photo,  […]
		La Dawri Coachcraft’s 1963 Catalog:  A Feast For Your Fiberglass Eyes…March 29, 2012
Hi Gang… We think about Bill Devin offering the greatest amount of bodies for any fiberglass sports car manufacturer of its era.  They offered 27 different body sizes for various chassis, engine, and drivetrain combinations.  That’s quite a bit –  […]
		Stan Mott And His “Cover Story” For The LaDawri Conquest: Road & Track, July 1957March 31, 2012
Hi Gang… Recently, we had the honor of presenting our 1957 LaDawri Conquest at the 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance.  Click here to review the recent story about our experience with our car at the event.  But Amelia is more than an  […]
		Lost Sport Custom – An Early East Coast Mystery Car From 1947April 24, 2020
Hi Gang… I’ve been searching for the history of this car for 10+ years – and I’m still looking.   Why you might ask?  Well the more I find out, the more interesting it gets.  I’ve traced the car back to photos shown of it in  […]
	

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Scott on Boa (Aerocon) – HomeHey Jerry, I'm the guy with the BOA. I would love to ask you some
Steve Goodman on The 1969 Gazelle / Amante GT (Hebina Plastics / Voegele Industries)Hello all Amante GT owners; it appears that the last comment was made in 2023.
Ivan Dixon on The Lost 1937 Arrowhead Teardrop Car – Perhaps Not So Lost After AllRegarding early teardrop autos, the earliest I can finding the US are the Libby (aka
Robert Tauch on The 1971 Siva 160 Spyder – Limited Production UK Sports CarI have owned the car since 2020. A few years ago Mr Trickett passed away
Dave rauch on Mike Akens Victress S1A Is Complete!Did you know Ron Pearson and the e production volvo mechanicals with the victuals body?
Dave Seely on Questions To The EditorCheck out my website: https://www.cannon-racing.com/leonard-kellison?pgid=k6fvbqpb-954e98d2-dd7f-4bab-948b-3483cda89821 We still have the Leonard Kellison, the Burke Kellison from
Leon Dixon on Chris Woodside’s 1955 Lincoln FuturaA very interesting story and comments. I first saw the Futura at a car show
Paul Vilefort on The 1975 Mechanix Illustrated Urba Car: Part 1 – The Urba Car StoryIf you want to make a three wheel car you need to read on how
Paul Vilefort on The 1975 Mechanix Illustrated Urba Car: Part 1 – The Urba Car StoryI am looking for a complete set of plans, construction book and magazine article for
Chris Woodside on Chris Woodside’s 1955 Lincoln FuturaHello Gang---------Chris here. I'm motivated to advance my '55 Lincoln Futura Concept Build. I'm in

Dave Seely on Questions To The EditorCheck out my website: https://www.cannon-racing.com/leonard-kellison?pgid=k6fvbqpb-954e98d2-dd7f-4bab-948b-3483cda89821 We still have the Leonard Kellison, the Burke Kellison from
Richard Tyzack on Questions To The EditorWould anyone know if a Kelli J4 ever raced in period and if so some
Ivan Dixon on Questions To The EditorHello, regarding the numbers produced, there are many cars that only one appears to have
Ray on Questions To The EditorWow just found this site looks great I might have a few pictures you might
Ivan Davis on Questions To The EditorHello, I think that I just got a Doran three wheeler? Does anyone have any
John Bigler on Questions To The EditorI've just read the article (undated) saying that you were in the process of making
Steve Phillips on Questions To The EditorGeoff, I have a pic of a body I am trying to identify - I
Nathan on Questions To The EditorHi Dale. Do you have access to Flickr or some other site that will let
DALE OLSON on Questions To The EditorVisited with a guy today that had a fiberglass body in a barn. This is
Joseph Heaser on Questions To The EditorIn 50 shades of rust,do you know the website or phone number of the garage