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Hi Gang… It’s all about the history. We see a great looking car, we recognize how special the “build” was back in the day, and when we look at today….2011….we wonder – perhaps forever – who built it and what … Continue reading
Geoff Hacker
Hi Gang… Let’s talk Kurtis. Frank Kurtis worked for Don Lee, a famous and successful Cadillac dealer in 1930’s California, and created some of the first custom cars in prewar America. He also built race cars back then, and that’s where his … Continue reading
Hi Gang… From time to time, you read articles here at Forgotten Fiberglass that in some way involve recognition of the Art Center in Los Angeles, California. This is an important reference for me and recognition on our behalf that many … Continue reading
Hi Gang… The earliest known replica of a Cord that I’m aware of was done by – who else – the legendary Glenn Pray of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Here’s a bit more about the man and his story from the website http://www.glennpray.com/: … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Finally….after more than three years of searching, my copy of the British publication “The Motor” dated January 30th, 1952 arrived. I really mean it. I’ve been waiting for 3+ years and looking daily for a copy. I must … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Editor’s Note: Not a lot of pictures with this story gang – so you’ll have to bear with me. There’s more fiberglass history to find out there gang. And it could be in your backyard. Anyone want to … 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
Hi Gang… We’re on a quest. A Kaiser-Darrin history quest. When did the Darrin sports car debut? And….when did it officially become the Kaiser Darrin 161 sports car? Inquiring minds want to know. I know we can look it up in … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Recently I was honored to get a call from Todd Ruel who runs a great website called “Gone Autos.” In the course of several conversations, Todd explained that he has been building a website dedicated to some of … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Let no one say that vintage fiberglass is long gone and forgotten. Actually….I can’t think of a more exciting category of cars that is rising in fame, interest, respect, and celebration as quickly as our glass beauties. “Let no … Continue reading
Hi Gang…. As Mark Twain said so many years ago….”Reports of my early demise are greatly exaggerated.” We’ve been busy at Forgotten Fiberglass headquarters down here in Tampa Florida – coming back from a trip where we saved the “Voodoo … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Ever hear the quote: “The Light At The End Of The Tunnel….Is A Train.” In my case it’s not a train – it’s a 1953 Maverick Sportster. And it’s coming at me quick! Ever since Rick and I … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Meteor SR 1 articles are coming out of the woodwork! Dick Jones, Meteor SR1 designer and builder would be proud 🙂 This article will be new to most of you. It’s from some super-sharp builders from back East … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Let’s talk Jomar. I’ve not written about these before, and they were primarily used for racing and sporting events. But I came across an interesting article today, in the October 1957 issue of Road & Track. This has … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I always remember a quote that helps me measure the strength of friendships I have. It goes like this: “Friends help you move…..Real friends help you move bodies.” Fiberglass bodies I mean – what did you think? The … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Howard “Dutch” Darrin was a designer bar none. He’s remembered for styles he penned and cars he designed from the 1930’s thru our favorite age of cars – the 1950’s. But what was the last car he designed … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I’ve been exploring the early years of Devin’s “car life” lately on Forgotten Fiberglass. How many of you have heard of the “Type S” or “Sports” model – designed by Murray Nichols for Bill Devin? He offered it … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Glasspar made hardtops for sports cars – in a greater quantity and variety than most enthusiasts recognize. They made hardtops for the following sports cars: Glasspar G2 Woodill Wildfire Jaguar MG Porsche Austin-Healey Singer Corvette And maybe more … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Two cars in one? How could you resist??? And it’s a great looking car too! Innovation permeates everything having to do with fiberglass. We tend to think of this in terms of vehicle design – but it also … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Thanks to the courage of Geordie Prodis, Byers SR100 owner, and the confidence he bestowed upon me in completing firewall badges for vintage fiberglass cars of the 1950’s, we now have badges for many of the cars that … Continue reading