Hi Gang… American handcrafted cars are being shipped across the world. We’ve sent our cars to Paraguay and Chile in South America. We’ve shipped our cars to the UK, Germany, France, Holland, Italy, Greece and more in Europe. Now we … 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
Undiscovered Classics Contributors Click on each name below to view articles and information contributed Domestic Contributors Geoff Hacker – Founder Rollie Langston Guy Dirkin Craig Johnson Nate Bowne Kyle Feller Merrill Powell Paul Sable Dennis Kazmerowski Erich Schultz Joel Driskill … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Participating in the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is always an honor, and none more than this year when we shared the responsibility in debuting an Undiscovered Classic, the 1952 Voodoo Gardner, with its new owners, Brian and Sue … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Do you remember that oft used phrase by Benjamin Franklin about getting work done. It goes something like… “If you want something done….find a busy person to do it” Well….we are keeping the guys at JR’s Speed Shop … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We attended the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance last weekend and helped present the 1952 Voodoo Gardner on the field with its owners Brian and Sue Ford of Christchurch, New Zealand. And while that was exciting for myself and … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Great news gang. The Cigar City Concours d’Elegance has officially accepted the 1952 Glasspar G2 for presentation on their field later this year in November, 2019. We at Undiscovered Classics are excited to be showing the car on behalf … 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
Showcase One of One Fiberglass Sports Cars Restored The 1966 Cannara — Designed at the Beginning of the Wedge Car Movement — Designed and Built by Ray Cannara Owner: Guy Dirkin, Ph.D, Clermont, Florida Click Here 1957 Galileo Special — … Continue reading
Technical Specifications Body 1956 Byers SR-100 Designer Jim Byers Body Work and Paint Mark Nordin of Nordin Enterprises, Oak Grove, MN Upholstery Cheri O’Brian, Minnesota Frame Modified 1949 Ford – first year of Ford’s independent front suspension. Chassis work by … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I was 14 when I first learned of Kaiser Dragons from my mentor Paul Terhorst. That was in 1976…..seems like yesterday the Bi-Centennial Train was making its way thru the Chicago, Illinois area where I lived. But I … Continue reading
Hi Gang… It’s fascinating to learn about a fiberglass bodied sports car with a “build” heritage exactly that of an American special but in South Africa. It was the same timeframe too – the mid 1950s. I first came across … Continue reading
Undiscovered Classic Cars at Major Concours 2007 to Present 2020 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 1952 Voodoo Gardner Showing With Owners Brian And Sue Ford 2019 Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance Two Cars: 1937 Custom Cord Phaeton 1954 Frazer Custom Cigar City Concours … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Richard Brown and I like unusual and rare RV’s. It’s not a big community that likes these vehicles. In fact, I think it might just be Richard and myself. Here’s a photo of Richard’s favorite RVs in his … Continue reading
Raiders of the Lost Cars The Greatest American Car Story NEVER Told What People Are Saying… “In attempting to capture the significance and passion inherent in Undiscovered Classics, I can’t seem to shake the graphic allusion to Indiana Jones and … Continue reading
Hi Gang… This past weekend we participated in our final concours d’elegance event of the year – the Cigar City Concours d’Elegance of Tampa, Florida – and we were honored to attend. For this event we did something a bit … Continue reading
Customer Cars In Restoration With Undiscovered Classics We are currently managing and restoring cars for many of our customers. Here are some of these cars being restored. We’ll be adding additional detail about their restorations soon. 1952 Voodoo Gardner Designer: … Continue reading
Cars For Display And Exhibition 1957 Galileo Concept Car Learn More About The Galileo Below “Second Star to the Right….And Straight On ‘Till Morning:” Introducing the 1957 Galileo Special Undiscovered Classics: August 27, 2019 The 1957 Galileo Show Car Motor1: … Continue reading
Hi Gang… November is going to be great fun this year – for us and those of you who are fans of Undiscovered Classics. The Cigar City Concours d’Elegance has officially accepted the 1949 Panache Sport Custom for presentation on their field next … Continue reading
Cigar City Concours d ‘Elegance Tampa Bay Downs: Tampa, Florida November 9-10, 2019 Two Cars: 1952 Glasspar G2 1949 Panache Sport Custom Photos On Field 1952 Glasspar G2 Owners: Brian and Sue Ford, Christchurch, New Zealand Click Here To Learn … Continue reading
Showcase Production Fiberglass Sports Cars Restored 1959 Salvatore Salerno Devin A Time Capsule – Preserved in Original Condition Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2024 Award Winner Owner: Geoffrey Hacker, Undiscovered Classics Click Here 1958 LeMans Coupe The Most Exciting Sports Car … 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
1952 Glasspar G2: Renderings and Artwork We were honored to retain the artistic services of Dan Palatnik of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to create original artwork for the Brian and Sue Ford’s 1952 Glasspar G2. We used these renderings to … Continue reading
1952 Glasspar G2: Restoration Photos Photos and videos below show the Glasspar G2 from the time it was acquired by Undiscovered Classics until when the new owners, Brian and Sue Ford of Christchurch, New Zealand, were on board in 2017. … Continue reading
Showcase 1952 Glasspar G2 Design By Bill Tritt Owners: Brian and Sue Ford, Christchurch, New Zealand Best Viewed In Landscape Mode Use On-Screen Arrows To Move Thru Photos History of This Car The Glasspar G2 is considered by many to … Continue reading
1952 Voodoo Gardner: Restoration Photos Photos and videos shown below show the Voodoo Gardner from the time it was acquired by Undiscovered Classics until when the new owners, Brian and Sue Ford of Christchurch, New Zealand, were on board in … Continue reading
1952 Voodoo Gardner: History and Vintage Photos Jerry Gardner set forth to build his car around 1952. Inspired by the C1 Cunningham which was Cadillac powered, Jerry designed the shape of his “Voodoo” using similar lines and used a Cadillac … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Great news gang. The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has officially accepted the 1952 Voodoo Gardner for presentation on the field at their event in March, 2020. We at Undiscovered Classics are excited to be jointly showing the car … Continue reading
Showcase 1952 Voodoo Gardner Designed and Built By Jerry Gardner Owners: Brian and Sue Ford, Christchurch, New Zealand — The Mightiest Postwar Special Ever Built — Click on the Links Below For More Information Story: EXTRA EXTRA….The 1952 Voodoo Gardner … Continue reading
Business Cards – Collect ’em All We’ve always viewed cars as “art” and have taken this theme to our business cards from the start. These cards are also a subtle way of creating interest in rare “Undiscovered Classics” and “Forgotten … Continue reading
People Interviewed As Part of Research This shows (in process) a list of the people we interviewed to learn the details and history of these cars and their companies. This list also includes first-person histories or research written by individuals … Continue reading
Hi Gang… More and more restored vintage fiberglass sports cars from the 50s – what we call “Forgotten Fiberglass” – are showing up at Concours, on TV, in articles, and now…at auction. Let’s check out an upcoming auction which features … 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
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 meet the coolest people at Forgotten Fiberglass headquarters here in Tampa, Florida. Today, via phone, I met Doug Shinstine from Washington State. Doug has known about a Woodill Wildfire lurking around the Northwest United States for nearly 50 … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Short story today – I don’t know much about the following car except what I’ve found below. Recently, Brian Jennings contacted me, and shared the picture I have of this car with me. These are from his uncle, … 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 honored to present another car that participated at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in March 2010 – Guy Dirkin’s Byers SR-100. Guy was kind enough to summarize his work and experience with the car. Let’s tell the story … Continue reading
