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Hi Gang… What a fun article this must have been to write back in the day. Building your own sports car that could compete as well as handle nicely on the road was something many young men dreamed of. By … Continue reading
Geoff Hacker
————– Note: This is the second in a series of articles here at Forgotten Fiberglass that showcase a story called “The Glassmakers 1960” published in Sportscar Graphic in May-June 1960. In this 1960 article, Almquist, Devin, Kellison, LaDawri, and Victress were showcased. We have … Continue reading
————————— Note: The next series of stories here on Forgotten Fiberglass are going to focus on the brochures and associated customer communication of the Atlas / Allied Fiber Glass Company. We’re lucky here at Forgotten Fiberglass to have become friends … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Another fiberglass sports car on the front cover of a major automotive magazine from the ‘50s. How impressive is that gang! Howard “Dutch” Darrin still had it, and the world would always focus when he had something to … Continue reading
————————— Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles on Bill Tritt, his legacy, and his impact on the boating and sports car world. For additional articles in this series on Bill Tritt, click on the link below. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Recently we introduced Plasticar’s ’53 brochure which featured the Marquis that was in the process of being introduced to the world. In that same brochure was their other car – a car that was first built in aluminum … Continue reading
————————— Note: The next series of stories here on Forgotten Fiberglass are going to focus on the brochures and associated customer communication of the Atlas / Allied Fiber Glass Company. We’re lucky here at Forgotten Fiberglass to have become friends … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We have the greatest folks that I’ve met thru their mutual interest in Forgotten Fiberglass and I’m honored to build those friendships each and every day. One of the folks I met recently is Will Silk who writes … Continue reading
————————— Note: The next series of stories here on Forgotten Fiberglass are going to focus on the brochures and associated customer communication of the Atlas / Allied Fiber Glass Company. We’re lucky here at Forgotten Fiberglass to have become friends … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Let’s talk Kellison. What an aggressive looking car. It looks like you’re going to get a speeding ticket in it – even before you turn the key. Whatever Jim Kellison was inspired by when he penned his design … 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… Back in the ‘50s, you could build your own sports car with a fiberglass body purchased from Glasspar, Victress, Woodill, and others or…..you could bite the bullet and built your own car from scratch – from soup to … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Well now I’ve gone and done it. I’ve been searching for articles on automotive styling schools that appeared in magazines of the ‘40s and ‘50s, and recently I started looking in magazines of the ‘60s. I checked a … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We’re off and running for 2012 and Forgotten Fiberglass – and it’s only 11 days into the New Year! Earlier this week I posted information about an upcoming Concours d’ Elegance in the first half of the year … Continue reading
——————– “Some of the facts revealed here may shock the reader….” How To Draw Cars of Tomorrow (1952) That’s what’s written on the back cover of Bob Gurr’s 1952 book on car design, and it gives the book a … Continue reading
——————- Note: This is the second part of a two part story concerning the history of Plasticar’s Marquis. Click here for the other part of this story ——————- Hi Gang… In the previous article about this car, the Marquis by … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Be still my heart… I hope we have enough restored ‘glass out there to fill the demand, but Forgotten Fiberglass cars are finally enjoying their day in the sun. Two events are scheduled for this year, and the … Continue reading
Hi Gang… LeMans Coupes and their history are springing out all over the country! Finding out more concerning the history of the LeMans Coupe has been one of my favorite passions since beginning the Forgotten Fiberglass odyssey lo so many … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Another Midwest built fiberglass sports car from the 50’s. How fun and exciting to share in every way! This one has an interesting history and was one of a breed of fiberglass cars built in the Midwest – … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Here’s another great article on a special car introduced in ’55 by Noel Bangert (Marshall), and what’s interesting about this car is how flexible Noel saw that the design could be. In this article, Noel put together six … Continue reading