Hi Gang… Anything was possible in the 1950s concerning car design. It was early in 1958 when 17 year old Jim Webb showed his completed design – a custom sports car that debuted at the Oakland Roadster show, and won a top … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2014
Hi Gang… If you’re here at Forgotten Fiberglass, then you HAVE to see this 1954 movie starring Tony Curtis, Piper Laurie and Don Taylor. It’s manna from heaven if you like the handcrafted sports cars of the 1950s and includes … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I often equate researching the history of lost American sports cars of the 50s as akin to trying to get a drink of water by running around the room with an empty glass and gathering as much water … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Fifteen to twenty years ago, Glasspar Historian Emeritus (also a legendary car finder) Jean Poirier and his brother Emile went on a trek to see a long lost Devin racecar. It was being sold by a private owner in … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Recently shared the exciting news in a story last week revealing two significant “finds:” The Jim Potter collection of Woodill Wildfire photos– unseen for nearly 60 years and stewarded by his son Jim North The story of Ed and … Continue reading
Opening Statement From Road & Track Magazine: Virgil Exner, Jr., has an understandable interest in automotive styling. But the fins-with-a-purpose that dominate his car could be misinterpreted as slavish duplication of those on his father’s ’57 Chryslers. This they are … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Have camera….will travel. In this case to Amelia Island in 2010 and later the following week to Fiberglass Farms. Back in 2010 we had a class of Forgotten Fiberglass cars at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Click here to review the cars … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Back in 1952, Sig Monson – already a custom car builder, hands-on automotive man, and automotive dealership owner – was one of the individuals who read about the new fiberglass bodied sports car trend. But…being that he lived … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Research takes you in a variety of different directions for a variety of different cars. About 2 years ago, I found an obscure reference that an article about the Alken could be found in an early issue of … Continue reading
It is interesting to note that there probably aren’t two identical Wildfires in existence today, simply because each builder customized his car the way he wanted to. Therefore, you’ll find Buick Wildfires, Chevrolet Wildfires, Ford Wildfires, and a host of … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Recently shared the exciting news in a story last week revealing two significant “finds:” The Jim Potter collection of Woodill Wildfire photos – unseen for nearly 60 years and stewarded by his son Jim North The story of … Continue reading
Hi Gang… As we continue to uncover the history of handcrafted cars in the 40s and 50s, we collate, organize, and share what we learn continuing to build a comprehensive database showing the nationwide – and worldwide – movement in … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Great friend and stellar automotive literature collector, Alden Jewell, and I have been searching for information about the Banjo GT Sports Car for quite some time. It’s a quiet story that surfaces here and there as a car for … Continue reading
Hi Gang… More and more we are covering Forgotten Fiberglass stories from lands far, far away. Today I have the honor of introducing you to our newest friend from New Zealand – Brian Ford. Welcome aboard Brian! In the last … Continue reading
“You can become the most famous automobile dealer in your part of the country almost overnight! And fame means profits!” That’s how Woody Woodill opened up his “dealer brochure” inviting select individuals to consider selling the Woodill Wildfire from a … Continue reading
Hi Gang… More and more, we are seeing Foreign Forgotten Fiberglass show up in the USA as a long lost tucked-away car, or something brought here often to race. In fact, our stories of foreign fiberglass have kept growing at … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Fiberglass friend Jim Fox touches base with us from time to time – and a great friend to Forgotten Fiberglass Jim has been these many years! We’re honored to have him as part of our team 🙂 I … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I first shared the exciting news in a story last week revealing two significant “finds:” * The Jim Potter collection of Woodill Wildfire photos – unseen for nearly 60 years and stewarded by his son Jim North * … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We have some great people, great stories, and great cars out there – and the purpose of Forgotten Fiberglass is to create a community and celebrate stories such as the one we are sharing today encouraging folks like … Continue reading