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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
————————— 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 →
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 →
————————— 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 →
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 →
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 →
————– 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →