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Category Archives: Almquist / Clearfield / Am Enterprises

Hot Rod Pioneers by Ed Almquist – A Great Addition to Any Library

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Geoff HackerJuly 26, 2020
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Ed Almquist Started One of the Earliest Speed Shops in 1946

Hi Gang… I was honored to call Ed Almquist a friend – and what an amazing life he led.  The people he met, the business he built and the automotive times he lived through were some of the most exciting … Continue reading →

Tom Kubinec’s Mighty 1955 Almquist Sabre – In Restoration at JR’s Speed Shop

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Geoff HackerJuly 19, 2020
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JR’s Speed Shop is Creating a Fantastic American Special Down in Venice, Florida

Hi Gang… Tom Kubinec and I have known each other for nearly ten years.  Our friendship started when he bought his Almquist Sabre out of Morehead, Kentucky via eBay around the end of 2011.  He got it home to Syracuse, … Continue reading →

Kyle Feller’s 1955 Almquist Sabre – Restoration Begins

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Geoff HackerJuly 11, 2020
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Above: Kyle’s Making Great Progress on his 1955 Almquist Sabre – Go Get ‘Em Kyle!

Hi Gang… Ah…the good ole days when Kyle was an intern with us here at Undiscovered Classics.  He started with us back in 2014 and I don’t know which of us have gotten more benefit – or which of us … Continue reading →

David Lambert’s Almquist Sabre – Off And Running

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Geoff HackerJune 29, 2020
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Dave Lambert’s Almquist Sabre Debuted at the Willos Springs Race Track in March, 2020

Hi Gang… Back around 2012 I heard from Kip Fjeld who had found an Almquist body.  He was very excited about his “find” and quickly shared plans that he and his friend Dave Lambert would be making a mold from … Continue reading →

1960: Sportscar Specials Trend Book #196

Sportscar  Specials Trend  Book  #196:  1960 Multiple  Cars … Continue reading →

1958: Sportscar Specials, Trend Book #178

Sportscar  Specials Trend  Book  #178:  1958 Multiple  Cars … Continue reading →

Lost Car: The 1960 Paul E. Gibbs Almquist Special

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Geoff HackerMay 24, 2020
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Hi Gang… Today we’re honored here at Undiscovered Classics to share the story of Paul E. Gibbs and his Almquist roadster.  Born in 1931, 88-year-old Paul Gibbs contact me via e-mail recently and over several phone conversations I learned about … Continue reading →

Building an Almquist Sabre – The Joe Holderness Family Adventure

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Geoff HackerMay 24, 2020
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Hi Gang… Building your own sports car was often much more than a solitary event – it was something to celebrate….an adventure to remember and a story that became part of a family history – just as it did with … Continue reading →

Saving an Almquist Sabre – A Trip Through Time With Clark Mitchell and the ‘Macaroni Monza’ – November, 2012

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Geoff HackerMay 11, 2020
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Hi Gang… We’re building a community….a “fiberglass community” that is. Several years ago I had the honor of meeting a gaggle of ‘glass guys from the Northeast Jack Woolridge, Bill Jackson, and Roger Adam – spearheaded by Clark Mitchell.  Most … Continue reading →

“Glass on the Grass” – Devin, Glasspar, Byers, And Almquist Appear Across the Land!

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 22, 2020
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Hi Gang… Blame the title of this story on good friend Jon Greuel – founder of LaDawri.com and LaDawri Coachcraft celebrateur.  He’s returning from nearly a year overseas in the military and wrote in: “Geoff….any ‘glass on the grass’ that … Continue reading →

An Analysis of Four Years of Fiber Ads: The “Directory” of Sports Cars Illustrated 1958 – 1961

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 26, 2020
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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 →

American Enterprises and The Birth of Clearfield Plastics: The Clearfield Progress Newspaper – April 27, 1954

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 11, 2020
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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 →

In ’58 It’s Great! Ten Fiberglass Cars Reviewed: 1958 Sports Car Illustrated Directory

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 26, 2020
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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 →

The Roger Adam Almquist Speedster – From Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 11, 2020
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Hi Gang… Today I’m honored to share the story of Roger Adam and his first sports car – a car that he built in ’58 called an Amquist Speedster.  What makes this story even more special is that Roger grew … Continue reading →

Ed Almquist, Motorhead, Inventor And Pioneer: By Donna Kessler, Times Herald-Record Newspaper

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 11, 2020
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Hi Gang… What a great group of folks we have here at Forgotten Fiberglass.  I’m lucky to hear from many of you via comments on the stories and replies via e-mail.  Keep ‘em coming gang! Today’s story is a result … Continue reading →

The Birth of Clearfield Plastics: Part 2: Reply to Road & Track Magazine – October ’55

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 11, 2020
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————————— Note: This is the second of three articles in a series of articles on the first brochure of Clearfield Plastics of Clearfield, Pennsylvania.  Click here to review all articles in this series. ————————— Hi Gang… Back in the ‘50s, … Continue reading →

Come One, Come All….The Fiberglass Ads of Car Craft, March 1956

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 30, 2020
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Hi Gang… How did our favorite ‘glass companies get new business? Was it thru articles in magazines? Was it thru brochures? How ‘bout racing events at Bonneville and road courses? And course thru word of mouth – right? So how … Continue reading →

The Birth of Clearfield Plastics: Part 1: Reply to Road & Track Magazine – October ’55

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 11, 2020
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————————— Note: This is the first of three articles in a series of articles on the first brochure of Clearfield Plastics of Clearfield, Pennsylvania.  Click here to review all articles in this series. ————————— Hi Gang… Back in the ‘50s, … Continue reading →

BMC Singer, Vaughan Singer Glasspar, And American Enterprises – So Much So New in ‘52

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Geoff HackerJune 19, 2020
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Hi Gang… Imagine how excited the automotive world was with the introduction of fiberglass sports cars at the November ’51 Petersen Motorama.  And by the Fall of ’52 – nearly one year later – enthusiasts and entrepreneurs across the country … Continue reading →

Clearfield Plastics (Almquist) Debuts! Carmart, September 1955

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 24, 2020
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Hi Gang… This is one of the earliest references to the debut of Clearfield Plastics we’ve found yet, and was sent in by good friend and automotive historian Paul Sable (Thanks Paul!). But what’s that you say?  Clearfield Plastics is … Continue reading →

The Glassmakers 1960: Part 5: Almquist Engineering – (Sportscar Graphic: May-June 1960)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 11, 2020
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————– Note:  This is the fifth and final article 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 … Continue reading →

The Cars of the Milwaukee Masterpiece: Clark Mitchell’s “Almquist Sportster”

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 23, 2020
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Hi Gang… As promised earlier, I’ll show “more” and talk “less” about each of the cars that appeared at the Milwaukee Masterpiece Concours d’ Elegance on August 28th, 2011.  Click here to read more about the success of vintage ‘glass … Continue reading →

The Ultra New And Mighty Almquist “Thunderbolt” (Almquist Catalog, 1963)

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 11, 2020
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Hi Gang… Harold Pace probably rues the day that I tracked him down and forced him to become friends with me. But how couldn’t I?  He was already the most accomplished writer in terms of fiberglass kit car history writing … Continue reading →

The 1959 Almquist El-Morocco – “Only $29.27 a Month Puts You In a New Custom Sports Car!”

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 11, 2020
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Hi Gang… “Treat yourself to the terrific pride, prestige and satisfaction of owning and driving a high-spirited, Custom El-Morocco sports car.  You will experience a new concept of driving…a new way of life!” That’s the summary shown on the Almquist … Continue reading →

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