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Hi Gang… How could I resist? This photo was being offered with other press release photos I found in the Florida area and it called to me from afar. Is it fiberglass? Is it a steel custom? I’m going to … Continue reading
Geoff Hacker
Hi Gang… In February, 1957 John Bond of Road & Track Magazine thought highly enough about Jim Byers design that he heralded it as “The World’s Most Beautiful Sports Car.” You can see from the photos of Geordie Prodis’ car … Continue reading
Hi Gang… At least we found “two” of the press release photos 🙂 I’m sure the other ones that were released with the set showed the front and side profile of the car. Hopefully….we’ll find those over time too (and … Continue reading
Hi Gang… From time to time, you’ve heard me share many thanks for the help of Tony St. Clair on different articles here at Forgotten Fiberglass. His expertise and interests lie in so many areas beyond the car hobby – but it’s his … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Research into the history of the early postwar fiberglass specials is a bit like playing the 1980s kids game “Wac-A-Mole.” Did you ever see it? Here’s a short video clip: . Everytime we begin research into a car … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I mentioned in an earlier article that if you wanted to get into the minds of the designers and builders from the 50s, you have to immerse yourself into the events of the days, the materials they were … Continue reading
Hi Gang… “Plastics.” That was the work we heard in the 1967 film “The Graduate.” But that word was being used for fiberglass or “plastic” bodied cars for nearly three decades before. Case in point. In today’s story we focus … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Here’s another short article in the pursuit of placing all articles on fiberglass cars that were published in the 1950s online for your review and enjoyment – here at Forgotten Fiberglass. This article is a press release photo … Continue reading
Hi Gang… So far we’ve found two magazines that heralded the announcement that a newly designed “Dutch Darrin” DKW car that would ultimately be sold by Flintridge Motors of Los Angeles, California. Each occurred early in ’57 and the plans … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Last Fall, Rik Hoving, Bob Cunningham, & David Greenles all sent in a link via e-mail to a small photo on ebay that looked like a plastic sports car from the 50s. “One more fibercar from the 50s … Continue reading
Hi Gang… At Forgotten Fiberglass, we collect every bit of fiber-scrap of information. The latest piece of today’s puzzle was sent in by resident fiber-expert Phil Fleming and was a seemingly innocuous ad from Sports Car Engineering – or so … Continue reading
————————– Note: This is the first in a series of stories about the Cunningham sports and race cars based on press release photos made available by Don Edmunds. Click here to review each of these stories on Undiscovered Classics. ————————– Hi Gang… … Continue reading
Hi Gang… This car has always fascinated me for the history on why it was built, who designed it, and the fact it was actually finished and is now restored. It’s an amazing story of two people – Reverend Alfred … Continue reading
Hi Gang… It’s rare we get to see a car in color “back in the day” but it does happen – most recently with the 1951 Lancer by Eric Irwin. Pretty cool stuff gang, and when I see something in … Continue reading
Hi Gang… The fantastic – and sometimes overdone – customs built by Spohn in the postwar years have captivated my attention for many a moon. And I pine and wish that maybe…just maybe…someday I will find a neglected or forgotten … Continue reading
Hi Gang… One of the most famous Meteor SR1 sports cars ever completed was built in Oregon by Larry Eave, Chuck Rich, and Orville Withey in the mid 1950s. This Meteor was built for speed and raced too. In fact, … Continue reading
Hi Gang… When we discuss Jim Byers cars we normally think of the car that John Bond, owner of Road & Track Magazine, called “the most beautiful sports car in the world.” That is, the Byers SR-100 that graced the cover … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Here’s how Frank Kurtis opened up in the sales flyer in today’s story and introduced his company to potential customers: “The Frank Kurtis Company, world’s largest builder of professional racing cars for over 25 years, maintains leadership through … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Today is the latest installment of our series of stories on our quest to put all the ‘glass catalogs of the 50s and 60s online for everyone to enjoy. Les and Joan Dawes started their company in Canada … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I love mystery cars! These stories often show what was possible when hard working, talented, and creative individuals put the rubber to the road and brought forth their own creation for their own satisfaction and drive. What more … Continue reading