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Category Archives: Vintage Brochures, Ads, Catalogs & Lit

Auto Maniacs Celebrate Literature – And Alden Jewell Knows Who They Are

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Geoff HackerJuly 1, 2020
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Auto Maniacs of America started in 1948 and lasted through the late 1970s.

Hi Gang… I consider myself fairly knowledgeable about vintage automobile literature and the history of collecting it, and much of what I’ve learned has been through good friend Alden Jewell – 82 years old this year and going strong. Alden … Continue reading →

The Dan Post Archives: The History of Custom Car Literature – 1944 to 1954

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Geoff HackerMay 18, 2020
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The  Dan  Post  Archives:  The  History  of  Custom  Car  Literature – 1944 to 1954 When Did It Start, What Did They Publish, and Why It Was Researched In  The  Beginning… Dan Post was the first to document in great detail … Continue reading →

Woodill Wildfire Dealer Brochure: 1954-1955

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Geoff HackerMay 27, 2020
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“You can become the most famous automobile dealer in your part of the country almost overnight!  And fame means profits!” That’s how Woody Woodill opened up his “dealer brochure” inviting select individuals to consider selling the Woodill Wildfire from a … Continue reading →

The Woodill Wildfire Brochure: You Can Build America’s Sport Car Today!

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Geoff HackerMay 27, 2020
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Hi Gang… Any successful business needs a successful promoter – and Woody Woodill was just that – par excellence – for American sports cars in the early to mid 1950s.  When Woody’s plan in 1952 of making his car the … Continue reading →

The Ultimate Vintage Literature: Let’s Build a Nash Dealership – Or Maybe Not!

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Geoff HackerJune 30, 2020
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Hi Gang… I love finding “stuff” I’m not looking for.  It’s similar to how I often think about what Rick D’Louhy and I do.  That is, we like to say “we specialize in finding cars no one’s looking for.”  And … Continue reading →

The Ads of Sports Car Engineering – Phil Fleming Comes Through With A Vintage Find!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Geoff HackerMay 18, 2020
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Hi Gang… At Forgotten Fiberglass, we collect every bit of fiber-scrap of information.   The latest piece of today’s puzzle was sent in by resident fiber-expert Phil Fleming and was a seemingly innocuous ad from Sports Car Engineering  – or so … Continue reading →

Introducing…Vintage Fiberglass Catalogs, Brochures, & More!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Geoff HackerMay 28, 2020
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Hi Gang… Here’s your reading assignment for this weekend – something to do to celebrate “Groundhog Day” here in the states. Last Fall we created a new section of our website showcasing booklets, catalogs, and brochures from the early 1950’s … Continue reading →

The Ads of Sorrell Engineering: Selling Bob Sorrell’s Sports Cars, 1955-1956

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Geoff HackerMay 18, 2020
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Hi Gang… I keep searching and searching and searching….but I’ve only ever found one ad for Sorrell Engineering – until today. Good friend and automotive historian Alden Jewell sent me a second ad – a nice one that included a … 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 →

Introducing The Victress Brochure For 1955

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 25, 2020
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Hi Gang… Victress Manufacturing started as a dream by Doc Boyce-Smith and his good friend Hugh Jorgensen who was an Art Center student of Los Angeles, at the time.  While Doc was the owner of the company, Jorgensen was the initial … Continue reading →

LaDawri Logos Are Here!!! LaDawri Logos Are Here!!!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 26, 2020
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Hi Gang… As I mentioned recently gang….we’ve not been idle here at Forgotten Fiberglass, of late.  In fact, today marks the next release of logos for each of the car marques within our vintage ‘glass entourage.  And today I’m pleased … Continue reading →

Meet The Conquest – The Second LaDawri Coachcraft Brochure of 1957

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 25, 2020
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Hi Gang… It’s 1957 and you’ve just turned 24 years old.  What do you want to do? Why not start a car company! That’s exactly what Les Dawes of Canada did, along with the support and participation with his new … Continue reading →

Hardtops For Everyone – Eight is Enough for Bill Tritt and Glasspar

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 22, 2020
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Hi Gang… Glasspar made hardtops for sports cars – in a greater quantity and variety than most enthusiasts recognize.  They made hardtops for the following sports cars: Glasspar G2 Woodill Wildfire Jaguar MG Porsche Austin-Healey Singer Corvette And maybe more … Continue reading →

Early Devin Ad 1956 – “ A New Devin Fibreglass Body – $295”

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 27, 2020
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Hi Gang… Rick D’Louhy and I continue our search thru all automotive magazines of the 1950’s to identify not only relevant articles on fiberglass cars, but every scrap of related material including advertisements and classified ads.  “We’ll leave no fiberglass … Continue reading →

The LaDawri Conquest – Build a Conquest – Become a Conquestidor!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Geoff HackerMay 26, 2020
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Hi Gang… Happy New Year!  Let’s talk LaDawri ! And why not?  After all, finding the Dawes family in 2006 was what set Rick D’Louhy and me on the path of researching the early history of fiberglass cars.  And… we hope … Continue reading →

Victress Brochure: 1954 – Wanna Buy a Victress S1A, S4, or S5? Order Your Brochure Today…

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Geoff HackerJune 1, 2020
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Hi Gang… Rick and I have scoured the country looking for vintage fiberglass history and stories.  During this journey, we’ve met and befriended many people, but I knew I met my match when I met Steve Cowdin of Colorado.  What … Continue reading →

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  • Gene Simon on Questions To The EditorLarry, Have you seen this article by Geoff? https://www.undiscoveredclassics.com/forgotten-fiberglass/the-1953-donald-jones-special-1953-pebble-beach-road-race-participant/
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  • Geoff Hacker on Questions To The EditorHi Jon...."Hurricane" by Sports Car Engineering. I own one as well. Geoff
  • Jon Mclawhon on Questions To The EditorI was curious if anyone might know what body this was on this Modified Sports
  • Gregg on The Ultimate Vintage Literature: Let’s Build a Nash Dealership – Or Maybe Not!The PDF link does not work, if anyone has copies of this paper model kit
  • Karl Ludvigsen on The Vale Sports Car and the 1954 Pacific International Motor Sports ShowHello Geoff and other readers, Anent this info, I have found an image of Vale
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  • Gene Simon on Questions To The EditorLarry, Have you seen this article by Geoff? https://www.undiscoveredclassics.com/forgotten-fiberglass/the-1953-donald-jones-special-1953-pebble-beach-road-race-participant/
  • Geoff Hacker on Questions To The EditorHi Jon...."Hurricane" by Sports Car Engineering. I own one as well. Geoff
  • Jon Mclawhon on Questions To The EditorI was curious if anyone might know what body this was on this Modified Sports
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Another early race car to use a fiberglass body in 1952 was the Sterling Edwards Special, built by Phil Remington . The design of this car was loosely based on Edward first race car, and different from the production fiberglass sports cars that Edwards introduced in late 1953. Phil Remmington built this car and the body was the male mold – which involved quite a bit of sanding.


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