Hi gang.. Having got home not too long ago from the last adventure (trip to Michigan to pull back a car in November), I felt 5 car-related trips in 2009 was probably enough. Maybe too good. There’s lots to catch … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2009
Hi Gang… Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance is right around the corner – less than 3 months away. Barely enough time to get ready, for some of us – including me. As a reminder of the event next year featuring … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Maybe I have too much time on my hands. I ruminate about various aspects of these vintage fiberglass cars and how they were ahead of the curve in terms of what the designers of the bodies – and … Continue reading
Hi Gang… The best research often has nothing to do with effort or expertise. It often happens to just be plain old fashioned luck. That’s what happened to me when I was first contacted by Jules Heumann about a year … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Fiberglass cars were designed, built, and celebrated across the USA back in the 1950’s. We tend to forget this because ground zero was Los Angeles, but inspiration on what they did in California percolated throughout the country – and … Continue reading
Hi Gang… The quest for research and information – so long after when it happened – is both fun and challenging. Just finding the people and talking to them about events that occurred 50 years ago has its own strengths … Continue reading
Hi Gang… In the past year, I’ve been honored to meet and get to know many new people interested in these cars. While I consider all of them friends, some of them come armed with additional energy and enthusiam – … Continue reading
Hi gang… I love surprises. Everyone loves surprises…And what a surprise it was when I heard directly from the first woman to participate in the build of the first fiberglass production car in Britain – Margaret Woolsey. Born and raised in … Continue reading
Hi Gang.. We tend to think that fiberglass bodied sports cars originated in America – heck – the west cost of America at that. But that’s just not the case. As Harold Pace coached me years ago….besides America..fiberglass bodies and … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Back in the 1990’s, one of our esteemed members, Fred Roth, hosted and ran an event each Father’s Day called the “Thousand Oaks Car Classic” in Thousand Oaks, California. For fiberglass sports car guys like us, the most interesting … Continue reading
Hi Gang… How many people could possibly help me with researching these vintage cars???? It’s way too long ago, and I’d be lucky to find anyone who could help with the details. That’s how I felt about moving forward in … Continue reading
Hi Gang.. This is almost like a barnfind story – except without finding the car. How can that be (you say)?… Well…the first time I heard of this car was from Tom Householder. Tom is a Doretti enthusiast and was … Continue reading
Hi Gang… The red hood of the Victress glistened in stark contrast to the raw fiberglass…finally exposed from being hidden by years of paint, dirt, grime, and neglect. You could almost hear the distant roar of Guy Dirkin’s “Lost Motor Trend Victress Special” … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Steve Steers recently wrote me about chassis/frame design and his experience with these cars. Steve grew up in the 1950’s and watched his father build a Victress and Glasspar back in the day. Steve also recently finished restoration and completion of a … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I love mystery cars. Seems like lots of you out there do too. I think that’s a great thing… I’ll continue to feature Mysterions – our name for mystery cars – throughout the year, and I thought we … Continue reading
Hi Gang… You’ve heard me mention many times about how excited I am that the Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance is hosting a class of fiberglass cars early next year. Amelia is one of the most recognized shows not just … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Getting the website up and running is exciting….but a challenge. I’ve had great help from Shannon Smith, the programmer and web designer extraordinaire, but it’s a new program to me and will take time to learn. But…I think … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Seeing the Vale in Hemmings reminded me (again) of just how beautiful these cars were. We tend to think of fiberglass clones of the GT 40 and other like-minded cars starting in the 1960’s. But…the designers and builders … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Daniel Strohl from Hemmings enjoys these cars as much as we do. Recently, he offered to help in Rick’s and my quest to find examples of some of the cars we have researched – that are still missing. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… A new Mysterion for you to ponder. I spoke tonight with the owner, Fred Baker, and he would enjoy hearing your thoughts and comments on his car (that is…he needs your help). Here’s what he wrote… ————————————————————————————————————- Hi … Continue reading