Hi Gang… Let’s talk Victress Dragsters! Recently, we discussed the Victress Dragster which became a reality in ’55-’56. Bill Quirk and Bill Powell of Victress Manufacturing put forth innovation, hard-work, and determination to make this concept a reality for themselves … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Haven’t we all been to “mecca” as children and driven sports cars before the age of nine? Opps…I mean haven’t we all been to “Disneyland” and driven “Autopia” cars during our childhood, young adulthood, or later? If this … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I first reported on the “James McDaniel Special” – a half midge sized fiberglass car, in late Fall 2011. Gary McDaniel, his son, has since begun plans for restoration of his family’s nice little fiber car, and continues … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Today’s article is compliments of our friend of fiberglass – Bob Peterson. Bob is our resident Kellison sports car guru and contributor here at Forgotten Fiberglass. And his story today is all about memories, design, what could have … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I love stories about fiberglass cars built “back when” that were carefully crafted and have an interesting history in terms of ownership and build. And this one fits the bill in every way. It was built by Dick … Continue reading
Hi Gang… When good friend Will Silk contacted me about a show that benefits our four legged friends, how could I resist? And it’s up to us to see what we can do to participate gang. The best car shows … Continue reading
——————————– Note: This is a multi-part story on the 1952 Tobin BMW 328 Special. Click here to review all articles in this series. ——————————– Hi Gang… In our never-ending search for this history of wonderful and interesting fiberglass sports cars, the … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Sports Cars Illustrated published annual “Directories” from 1958 thru 1961. In the summer of 1961, they changed their name to “Car and Driver” and ceased publication of annual directories from that point forward. But the “Directories” spanning 4 … Continue reading
Hi Gang… When I first started researching the McCormack sports / custom car, I found a website maintained by Rich McCormack – Hank’s younger brother. Rich had put together a short history on his brother’s car with family photos. It … Continue reading
————— Note: This is a multi-part story on the advertising, flyers, and brochures put out by Hellings in support of Victress sales. These primarily occurred when Hellings was the exclusive distributor for Victress in ’53 and early to mid ’54. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I’m honored to have another article to share with you about a rare fiberglass sports car from the UK called a Singer SMX. This article is written by Singer historian Phillip Avis who is part of the North American … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Rodney Packwood, Glasspar G2 historian and fiberglass finder extraordinaire, found another Glasspar G2 to add to the ranks of survivors. The story of this car is great fun, and let’s have Rodney share it – as he saw … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Today’s story features a catalog from Allied – formerly known as “Astra” – which was a Kellison Sports Car Affiliate. And boy did they make nice catalogs! This is a short one – just 4 pages and includes … Continue reading
Hi Gang… The clamor to share more of the history of John Furlow’s “Salem GMC Kurtis Byers” has been heard. Today’s article is from the ’58 book by Motor Trend called “Sportscar Specials” – authored by Bob Rolofson. Let’s see … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Well here’s an interesting fiber car from the mid ‘50s. Rick D’Louhy and I looked at this article. I said “Meteor” and Rick said “Not.” Click here to review stories about Dick Jones’ Meteor SR-1. Maybe we’re both … Continue reading
———– Motor Trend Magazine was so impressed by the success of fiberglass sports cars and the excitement over them that by late ’53 they featured a 6 page article featuring 7 different fiberglass cars you could purchase or build yourself. They … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Some people go the extra mile in the restoration of their vintage fiberglass car. And then there’s Jim Lattin. Back 4 years ago, Dennis Gerdes and I set off on a Glasspar G2 hunt. We had just spent … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Here at Forgotten Fiberglass we are always looking for “the smoking gun” – the “Rosetta Stone” that will allow us to peer into the past with perfect accuracy and understand the history of a company like never before. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Sports Car Illustrated started out with their first issue in July of ’55 and met with great success. One year later they released a special edition (one issue only) titled “International Auto Salon.” While I’m still researching if … Continue reading
Hi Gang… This is another in an series of ongoing articles and designs from the talented hands of Keith Kaucher – fan of fiberglass and consummate sports and custom car designer. For years Keith shared his designs with the audience … Continue reading
