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GLASSPAR HISTORY

Overview

(Story below is in draft form as of 1/1/2019)

The Glasspar G2 sports car was one of the first 4 fiberglass sports cars introduced at the 1951 Petersen Motorama held at the Pan Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Originally designed as a one-off sports car by Glasspar boat founder/owner/designer Bill Tritt for his client Ken Brooks, the first Glasspar G2 sports car is often referred to as the “Brooks Boxer” which was the name given to it by its owner Ken Brooks.

This first car led to a chance meeting with a representative from Naugatuck Chemical…

Discuss boat building and original address

Life Magazine….

Built own works race car

Designed frame for car for Mameco

Link to Shark Quarterly

Link to Motorama 1951

Bill Tritt went on to design other cars which included

1955 Disneyland

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Chris Woodside on Chris Woodside’s 1955 Lincoln FuturaHello Gang---------Chris here. I'm motivated to advance my '55 Lincoln Futura Concept Build. I'm in
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Richard Tyzack on Questions To The EditorWould anyone know if a Kelli J4 ever raced in period and if so some
Randy G Tinney on Small Cars Are My “Thing” – Introducing The HMV Freeway By Kyle FellerHello, what is the track and length of the wheel base? Thank you, Randy
Patricia Hodges - Rain on The 1952 BMC Singer Sports Car – Kjell Qvale ReminiscesMy father, Buzz Hodges, did the organizing and P.R. for the 1953 British Motor's road
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Christian on The LeGene “Californian” Roadster – Designed and Built in San Bernardino, California: Part 1Hello Paula I know it has been a while since our last communication. Wanted to
Paul Winberg on Bob Winberg and Pete Anderson’s 1955 Winson – A New York Glass Rod: Part 1Thanks for having this article Bob Winberg was my brother, I recall all the work

Richard Tyzack on Questions To The EditorWould anyone know if a Kelli J4 ever raced in period and if so some
Ivan Dixon on Questions To The EditorHello, regarding the numbers produced, there are many cars that only one appears to have
Ray on Questions To The EditorWow just found this site looks great I might have a few pictures you might
Ivan Davis on Questions To The EditorHello, I think that I just got a Doran three wheeler? Does anyone have any
John Bigler on Questions To The EditorI've just read the article (undated) saying that you were in the process of making
Steve Phillips on Questions To The EditorGeoff, I have a pic of a body I am trying to identify - I
Nathan on Questions To The EditorHi Dale. Do you have access to Flickr or some other site that will let
DALE OLSON on Questions To The EditorVisited with a guy today that had a fiberglass body in a barn. This is
Joseph Heaser on Questions To The EditorIn 50 shades of rust,do you know the website or phone number of the garage
Alden Jewell on Questions To The EditorYou can reach me at aldenjewell@yahoo.com, Kenneth.