Hi Gang… Establishing specific dates for the entry of a new car into the market is essential with any historical review and retrospective. We get out the magnifying glasses here at Forgotten Fiberglass, and with a bit of hard work … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Hi Gang… What do you do if you “invent” the market for a new type of product like Bill Tritt did for sports car bodies made out of fiberglass? Well…. one of the activities that you have to undertake is … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We’re going to have some exciting information to share about the Shamrock sports convertible. I’ve just located two owners of these cars, and the company – The Wilbur Curtis Company – is still with us and going strong. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Back in May 2011 (was it that long ago?) Daniel Strohl of Hemmings Motor News featured a great story on Steve Steers Victress S1A special in “Hemmings Muscle Machines“. The story was called “The 58th Variety” and Dan has … Continue reading
Hi Gang… The more we push the envelope with research, the more we find. And it keeps piling in, and do I have some great stories coming up to share with each of you! When I first ran the story … Continue reading
Hi Gang… This is our sixth in a series of “spotlights” on sections of a Buyer’s Guide for fiberglass sports cars published by Car Craft in March, 1956. Click on the link below to review all fiberglass cars discussed in … Continue reading
————————————— Car Craft Magazine, February ’54, commenting on the Petersen Motorama held in November, ’53: “One of the most interesting bits in the show was the heavy sprinkling of Fiberglass creations. These cars came in all shapes, sizes and for any … Continue reading