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Note: This is a multi-part story. Click here to view all parts of this story Hi Gang… When we acquired the 1955 Californian Sports Car (now confirmed as the “LeGene”) we were at the very beginning of our research and … Continue reading
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Confirmed and Proposed Concours Classes, Events and Exhibitions Confirmed Classes For 2024 Barnfinds Class Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance Debut: 1949 Packard Monte Carlo by Richard Arbib October 31-November 3, 2024 American Sports Customs – America’s Boulevard Cruisers Postwar late 40s … Continue reading
Recent Quote About Undiscovered Classics: Geoff Hacker and his crew are indeed scholars who embark on perilous adventures to obtain rare artifacts. Literally. I’ve seen them in action. They’re obsessive and not afraid to get dirty digging. And, by making … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Let this be a warning to any of you who want to visit ground zero of fiberglass research in Tampa, Florida. You are welcome any time, and you can crash at the ‘Glass House, have free food…..wine, women, … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I started out this morning wanting to write a short story that was just part of what you’ll read today – the adventure of getting a 1953 Cadillac body off its chassis for our Maverick restoration. But…so many … Continue reading
Hi Gang… And now….for something completely different…. Some, most, all, none of you know that my team and I have been working on the most ambitious project I’ll probably ever do in my life – the restoration of the 1937 Gougeon Streamliner. … Continue reading
THE FORGOTTEN FIBERGLASS FAMILY— OUR CONTRIBUTORS — “We’re Honored To Have So Many Passionate Contributors to the Cause – People We Consider to be Part of the Forgotten Fiberglass Family” The Forgotten Fiberglass Family: Forgotten Fiberglass is much larger than … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I love “Mysterions.” Doesn’t everyone? “Mysterions” are a class of cars that Rick D’Louhy and I have so named based on their unknown history. They are truly “Mystery Cars” in every way. The 1950’s was a time when … Continue reading
Hi Gang… In the summer of 2010, I wrote an article about how my good friend Tom Chandler installed a generator when space was at a minimum in the restoration of his Glasspar G2 special. For those of you wanting … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Rick D’Louhy’s 1955 California Sports Special is finished and on the road. We’ve talked about this car before – most notably when it debuted at the March 2010 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Here’s a link to that story … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Let’s review some of the greatest (recent) mysteries of vintage fiberglass sports cars: Who wrote the article showing a Glasspar G2 body being pushed off a cliff and…. Where/when did it appear in print? Who designed and built … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I know the automotive world is not all fiberglass. However, there are times when some of you…. or some of me…. will want to share something – not related to the fiberglass genre in any way. In this spirit, … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I’m back – and with more energy than ever…. What an amazing first three months of 2010 for vintage fiberglass cars. Just keeping up with the fiberglass events across the nation was hard enough for me. The “Fantasies in … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Welcome to the new “Forgotten Fiberglass” Website. I’m very excited to move to this new format for several reasons…. It is a place where we can feature stories of vintage fiberglass cars and discuss them too – with … Continue reading
Articles, Press Releases and Books 1966 Cannara Built at the Beginning of the Wedge Car Movement — Strother MacMinn Was Ray Cannara’s Mentor at the ArtCenter — Articles 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Program Not a Bad Angle by Ken … Continue reading
Contributors To Byers Sports Car History We’re proud to release this newly created section of Undiscovered Classics that focuses on the history of the Byers Sports cars. Our research into this marque started in 2007, and took the help of … Continue reading
2024 Click on the Following Links To Review Each Article Concours d’Elegance Appearances Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance Featuring: 1949 Packard Monte Carlo (Henney / Arbib) November 3rd, 2024 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Featuring: American Sports Customs October 13, 2024 Pebble Beach … Continue reading
The Simpson Design “Swift” – The Latest Custom Design By Jim Simpson and Company
Hi Gang… I’ve admired the work that has come from Simpson Design several years before I got the chance to talk with and meet Jim Simpson. Since that day, Jim and I have been fast friends and on several occasions … Continue reading
Two Beautifully Restored Byers SR-100 Sports Cars
Hi Gang… We’re proud to release a newly created section of Undiscovered Classics that focuses on the history of the Byers Sports cars. Our research into this marque started in 2007, and took the help of many to complete. This … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Today I’m honored to share an article by our friend and intrepid “historian-adventurer” Bob Cunningham. Bob has always had an affinity for small cars and their history and this story is about a different “BMW” than you’ve heard … Continue reading
Undiscovered Classics: Personality Profiles These are Personality Profiles of some of the Undiscovered Classics Team – participants, contributors and more. This list continues to grow so check back for additions. We’re happy to have a large and expanding “tent” that … Continue reading
What People Are Saying About Undiscovered Classics Featured Quotes We’ve honored to be recognized by established leaders in the field, historians, journalists and more. Here are some of the quotes from across the world about who we are and what … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I like stories like these… Back in September 2011, I received the following e-mail: Dear Geoff, I’m in the process of scanning 35mm slides taken by my father, Robert W. McJones, in the 1950s. I came across some … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Wayne Graefen and I are on a mission – to find out “all things Spohn.” But as you’ll find out over time….. Wayne’s way ahead of me on this one, and he’s been interested in these fascinating coachbuilt … Continue reading
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