Hi Gang… Today I have the honor of introducing you to our newest contributor to Undiscovered Clasics, Luis Alarcos. Luis hails from Valladolid, Spain and we are excited to have him on-board. Luis and I have known each other for … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I love the early postwar years of sports cars. We tend to think of sports cars as being small and nimble – and most European sports cars are – but not all. In the early postwar years some … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Recently I heard from the owner of a car we sold that was shipped to Asuncion, Paraguay. That’s a new location for me! I wish I could travel the world like some of the cars we shipped over … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Just 3 photos – that’s all we get. But what tantalizing clues there are to perhaps finding this car – and maybe it survives today. I know our friend Gordon Maltby of the Porsche 356 Registry would be … Continue reading
Hi Gang… In the early postwar period, Americans were building new sports cars out of old parts. Newly styled bodies were being built on modified old chassis’, unmodified old chassis’ and custom chassis. We did this time and time again … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Think of all the sports cars being designed and built in postwar Europe. It was a time of building and rebuilding. Coachbuilding companies that started before World War II like Spohn were doing their best to take orders … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Besides being a great friend, Pal Negyesi is a automotive historian who researches the history of all cars but especially those in – or close to – his native country – Hungary. Pal has shared several stories with … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Today’s story is by one of our Undiscovered Classics aficionados – Kyle Feller. Kyle has been working with us for over 5 years and has participated in some of our best adventures which include our Leo Lyons Custom … Continue reading
Hi Gang… One of the best things about running Forgotten Fiberglass is meeting new folks – especially those with an interest on the history of fiberglass outside the USA too! Today I have the honor of introducing you to Pal … Continue reading
Hi Gang… In the mid 1950s, the name Bugatti still evoked the greatness of its prewar years, and many a car enthusiast wanted to see this marque return to the forefront of design. A well-known French artist – James-Jacques Brown … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I’ve been researching this car for quite some time, and recently came across a beautiful hi-res photo of the car from back in 1953. It was an experimental car – a prototype – designed by La Carrozzeria Touring … Continue reading
Hi Gang… There are so many interesting cars out there to find – and much to the continued surprise of both Rick D’Louhy and myself – these cars keep popping up. Take today’s story about the SWM Gordini built by … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We always think of the first production fiberglass car in America as being the 1953 Corvette – and for all intents and purposes that assertion is right. As Raffi Minasian has discussed with me many times, production infers … 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
——————- 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
——————- Note: This is the first part of a two part story concerning the history of Plasticar’s Marquis. Click here for the other part of this story ——————- Editor’s Note: In honor of my recent trip – and new friends made … Continue reading
Hi Gang… There were some fantastic fiberglass sports cars built here – and across the pond. How ‘bout Switzerland? The Enzmann is one of a few sports cars made there, and has a powerful legacy both in Europe and here … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Egads! How many American specials with American motive power could have been built in the ‘40s? And outside this country? World War II had just ended in ’45, and here it was 2 years later and an American … 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… A fiberglass bodied sports car – on a BMW 328 prewar chassis? Who could … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Bill Tritt of Glasspar was one busy guy! Just think of what he accomplished in the world of automobiles in just a few short years: In 1950-1951, Tritt designed and built the Brooks Boxer. This was to become … Continue reading
Note: This is the third installment of a 3 part series of articles on “Designs That Influenced The Styling Of The Victress S1 And Glasspar G2.” Here are links to the other parts of the story: Click Here to Read Part … Continue reading