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Category Archives: Meteor SR-1 and CR-90

Showcase: 1955 Meteor SR-1 – Larry Jones Special (to be completed)

Showcase: 1955 Meteor – M.A. Adams (to be completed)

New Release: Poster #3 – America’s Handcrafted Cars

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Geoff HackerAugust 1, 2020
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Poster #3 Is Now Available – Check Out These 7 Newly Rendered American Sports Cars

Hi Gang… And we’re off!  Today, Dan Palatnik and I are releasing another poster of these cool, handbuilt sports cars that appeared across America in the early postwar years.  This is the third in a series of posters that we … Continue reading →

The 1958 Tom Simmons Meteor SR-1: A 60 Year Legacy

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Geoff HackerSeptember 15, 2021
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Hi Gang… Meteor SR-1 sports cars are few and far between so when someone who owns one contact me I’m always interested to learn more.  Especially when the ownership story goes back to the late 1950s.  That means we can … Continue reading →

Dick Jones Meteor #1, The Bob Walters Special and “La Bomba”

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Geoff HackerMay 23, 2020
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Hi Gang… I love surprises…. Back in April, 2012 when I heard from Bob Walters and the history of his Meteor SR-1 he called “La Bomba” I was thrilled.  Hooking up with first-person history is essential to establishing the heritage … Continue reading →

Meteor SR-1 Makes Appearance in Clive Cussler’s Novel: Trojan Odyssey

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Geoff HackerMay 23, 2020
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Hi Gang… We have Frank Cornell’s eagle eyes to thank for this fiber-gem that we can share today. Those of you who are Clive Cussler fans may know that many years ago he bought a Meteor SR-1 – a beautiful … Continue reading →

“Meteor” Storm From The Northwest – The Eave Chevy Special: Sports Cars Illustrated, November 1957

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Geoff HackerMay 23, 2020
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Hi Gang… One of the most famous Meteor SR1 sports cars ever completed was built in Oregon by Larry Eave, Chuck Rich, and Orville Withey in the mid 1950s.  This Meteor was built for speed and raced too.  In fact, … Continue reading →

It’s A Meteor! It’s A Byers! It’s A Fiberglass Bodied Mexican Ford Special!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Geoff HackerMay 20, 2020
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Hi Gang… First I thought this was a Byers SR-100.  Then….a modified Meteor SR-1.  But…in consulting with Erich Schultz and Guy Dirkin, we now think it’s a one-off body either pulled and modified from another sports car or cast uniquely … Continue reading →

To “Meteor” Or Not To “Meteor” – That’s The Question: The Simpson – Karow Special

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 23, 2020
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Hi Gang… Well here’s an interesting fiber car from the mid ‘50s.  Rick D’Louhy and I looked at this article.  I said “Meteor” and Rick said “Not.”  Click here to review stories about Dick Jones’ Meteor SR-1. Maybe we’re both … 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 →

Dick Jones Meteor SR-1: Color Photos Emerge From The Robert McJones Collection

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Geoff HackerJuly 31, 2020
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Hi Gang… I like stories like these… Back in September 2011, I received the following e-mail: Dear Geoff, I’m in the process of scanning 35mm slides taken by my father, Robert W. McJones, in the 1950s.  I came across some … Continue reading →

Let’s Race That ‘Glass Contraption! By Will Silk

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 26, 2020
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Hi Gang… We have the greatest folks that I’ve met thru their mutual interest in Forgotten Fiberglass and I’m honored to build those friendships each and every day.  One of the folks I met recently is Will Silk who writes … Continue reading →

State of the Fiberglass Industry: Motor Life, July 1956

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 27, 2020
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Hi Gang… I love the “overview” articles sprinkled throughout the automobile enthusiast magazines in the ‘50s.  They give us a good view of the industry at a point in time – as seen thru the authors of the era.  For … Continue reading →

Fiberglass State of the Industry 1956: Trend Book 130

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 27, 2020
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Hi Gang… When publishing companies like Motor Trend, Fawcett, and others had too much good information to share that wouldn’t fit in their magazine, they often produced specialized books that focused on a singular topic, and in 1956 Motor Trend … Continue reading →

Dick Jones Inspiration for the Meteor SR-1: Meet the 1949 Veritas Meteor

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 21, 2020
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Hi Gang… Over a period of many years, I was fortunate to get to know Dick Jones, designer and builder of the Meteor SR-1, quite well.  During our conversations which were across the automobile spectrum, we would talk quite a … Continue reading →

Fiberglass Explodes On The Scene – Petersen Motorama November 1953

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 28, 2020
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————————————— Car Craft Magazine, February ’54, commenting on the Petersen Motorama held in November, ’53: “One of the most interesting bits in the show was the heavy sprinkling of Fiberglass creations.  These cars came in all shapes, sizes and for any … Continue reading →

The Johnny Gonet Meteor SR1 Special (Car Speed and Style, June 1958)

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 23, 2020
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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 →

The Dick Jones Meteor SR1 (Road and Track, April 1955)

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Geoff HackerJuly 31, 2020
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Hi Gang… The Meteor SR 1 is simply a beautiful sports car. Although the initial car was built by Dick Jones with Jim Byers and debuted at the 1953 Petersen Motorama, today’s story in Road and Track was published about … Continue reading →

Larry Eave Builds a “Meteor SR 1” Bomb: Northwest Rods, October 1957

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Geoff HackerJuly 31, 2020
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Hi Gang… I’m feel like I’m the Indiana Jones of vintage automotive magazines – postwar – that is. That’s how I feel.  I didn’t know that was my destiny, but what the heck….if you want the stories and the legends, … Continue reading →

Fiberglass Buyers Guide (Car Craft, March 1956): Part 4 – The Meteor SR-1 Sports Roadster

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 23, 2020
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Hi Gang… This is our fourth in a series of “spotlights” on sections of a Buyer’s Guide for fiberglass sports cars published by Car Craft in March, 1956.  Click on the link below to review all fiberglass cars discussed in … Continue reading →

Front and Rear Styling For The Fiberglass Body (Car Craft, March 1956)

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 25, 2020
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Hi Gang… So many questions to answer…. What fiberglass sports car bodies were being offered in 1956? Was the Glasspar G2 still available? When did the Woodill Wildfire hardtop coupe hit the market? What is the Sorrell SR-190 Coupe? Can I … Continue reading →

M.A. Adams’ Meteor SR1 – An Astronomical Achievement

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Geoff HackerMay 14, 2020
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Hi Gang… I first met M.A. Adams in 2006 when Jon Greuel and I became friends and started to work together to expand what was then the LaDawri website (www.ladawri.com). M.A. Adams stepson, Sandy Grant, contacted Jon the year before as … Continue reading →

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