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… One of our Undiscovered Classics aficionados alerted me to this article about “Sports Specials” that was published in the winter of 1983 – that’s 37 years ago folks. I had just turned 21 years old, and I already … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I recently had a chance to chat with one of our Undiscovered Classics aficionados – Greg Kishline. Greg’s home is in Kenosha, Wisconsin and from there the handcrafted restorations of full-size and scale size cars comes forth. And … Continue reading
Hi Gang… While we may think that Glasspars, Wildfires and Victresses (the big 3 of handcrafted cars in the early to mid 50s) are plentiful given the number of stories we share here at Undiscovered Classics – nothing could be … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Early on, one of the individuals who coached me on the history of postwar American Specials was Fred Roth of Thousand Oaks, California. So much of the history of postwar handcrafted cars was undocumented and details were scarce … Continue reading
Hi Gang… It’s been awhile since we heard from our friend Nick Whitlow and his research into and restoration of an AMT Piranha. Last time we checked Nick was working on a Piranha that has since been sold to a … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Here’s a mystery with some history – that may be exactly right. Or not. That’s why we need your help. Recently, Ralph Thomas and his soon Brooks contacted me about a car they purchased recently via Craigslist. And … Continue reading
Hi Gang… There are automotive artists that I find fascinating for their futuristic vision of what might be or in their stylings and designs which capture speed, motion, color and seemingly more than I can see and appreciate with my … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Today I’m honored to appear on Mark Greene’s “Car Yeah” automotive show. Since I first met Mark and appeared on his show in 2014, he’s expanded into TV with a first season under his belt last year. Earlier … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I’ve always considered the pinnacle of the car hobby to be designing and building your own car – for those with the talent and skills to do so. Think about the passion one must have to consider all … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Each year many people visit Undiscovered Classics from near and far, and increasingly, many of those visitors are from other countries. While our available time to host visitors is a welcomed challenge, when we do so we have … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I love Sport Customs – but it took me a long time to learn to call them by this name. If you think handcrafted fiberglass specials from the 50s are rare, just try to find a sport custom. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We often think of all fiberglass car activity having occurred in California during the 50s, but that’s far from the case. We estimate that about 80% of the companies were in the Los Angeles, California area but others … Continue reading
Hi Gang… The story on Warren Eding’s Wildfire continues – and it’s a great way to pay tribute to a car and the man who built it. Like so many of these handcrafted cars, it’s a story of what you … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Tom Cotter sure gets around the country in his ultra cool Woody Wagon and uncovers the most amazing finds. As an author, Tom has continued to pen books on his travels and we’ve been honored to be in … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Did you know that here at Undiscovered Classics we also find, research, restore, show and sell one-off and limited production RV’s? Actually, we didn’t know that either until one day I took stock when I went to our workshop … Continue reading
“The other day I had a thrilling ride in an amazing car. The car was the Lancer, built in Costa Mesa by Eric Irwin. We scooted around 90 degree corners at 50 miles per hour with negligible side-sway, over … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Here at Undiscovered Classics we keep a keen eye on auctions as they relate to postwar handcrafted specials, and the news in the past few years has been increasingly positive. Sometimes we see one car pass through an auction … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I first wrote about this Wildfire when it was spotted at the 2014 Retromobile Show in Paris, France. Click here to Read About The Woodill Wildfire Discovery in Paris France Since then we have become friends with the … Continue reading
Hi Gang… The 1930s were a rebuilding time – a time of renewal as people started to work their way out of the depression, and the design styles during this time were fascinating studies of contrast. Design in all things … Continue reading
