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Published April 19, 2010 at 497 × 1030 in Eric Irwin and his Lancer(s) – One of the First Production Fiberglass Sports Cars

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The first fiberglass cars In 1952 rarely offered two doors. Most offered a passenger side door only -the driver’s door was optional and cost more too!