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		I’m Your Venus: Perseverance Pays Off – Finding The History Of A Venus Sports CarSeptember 22, 2014
Hi Gang… Vintage literature is the key to finding the history of our cars.  But it’s not just vintage automotive magazines – that’s easy.  You have to “belly up to the bar” and seek out all the ancillary print materials of the day.  These include  […]
		Bill Quirk and Bill Powell’s Victress Dragster Debuts!  Rod & Custom, July 1955March 4, 2012
Hi Gang… Let’s talk Victress Dragsters! Recently, we discussed the Victress Dragster which became a reality in ’55-’56.  Bill Quirk and Bill Powell of Victress Manufacturing put forth innovation, hard-work, and determination to make this concept a  […]
		Lost Car: The 1960 Paul E. Gibbs Almquist SpecialJanuary 29, 2019
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 his  […]
		Another LeMans Coupe Surfaces!  The Carl Schoonhoven California SpecialFebruary 12, 2012
Hi Gang… The world of Forgotten Fiberglass is expanding like catalyzed resin…. Recently, Rick Feibusch sent in some pictures from a friend of his showing a car that I immediately recognized as Carl Schoonhoven’s LeMans Coupe.  I’d heard about it for  […]
		The 1958 Thor – One of America’s Earliest VW Based Sports Cars: Part 2May 9, 2017
—————————- Click here to all parts of this story —————————- Hi Gang… It all boils down to the name…. Tracking down people who built cars  […]
		The Cars of the Milwaukee Masterpiece:  The Devin Sports Car SpecialsOctober 18, 2011
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 at the Milwaukee  […]
		The Lancer Vs The Glasspar G2:  March 1952 Popular Science ShowdownFebruary 2, 2011
Hi Gang… Fiberglass cars were introduced to the public at the November 1951 Petersen Motorama to great acclaim.  Two of the cars produced were designed and created by Bill Tritt and Eric Irwin of Costa Mesa, California.  Not only did Bill and Eric  […]
		The Glassmakers 1960: Part 4: Victress Manufacturing – (Sportscar Graphic: May-June 1960)January 20, 2012
————– Note:  This is the fourth 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  […]
		The First Postwar American Hood ScoopDecember 24, 2009
Hi Gang… Maybe I have too much time on my hands.  I ruminate about various aspects of these vintage fiberglass cars and how they were ahead of the curve in terms of what the designers of the bodies – and builders of the cars –  […]
		The 1949 Edwards R-26 / R26 Sports Car: “The Most Beautiful Automobile Ever Built In America”October 15, 2011
Hi Gang… Sports cars and postwar America go hand-in-hand. Which is ironic because you can count the number of individual American sports cars from 1945-1950 on probably just two hands.  These “babies” were rare back then, and are like “vapor” today  […]
		The Devin Bodied Morgensen Special (Sportscar Quarterly, Fall 1958)May 26, 2011
Hi Gang… Dick Morgensen was a man of many talents. His first “Morgensen Special” was a Glasspar G2 bodied beauty that debuted in a race at Torrey Pines in December, 1952 – it was certainly one of the first fiberglass sports and race cars of its  […]
		Designs That Influenced The Styling Of The Victress S1 And Glasspar G2: Part 1 – The Jaguar XK120February 19, 2011
Note: This is the first installment of a 3 part series of articles on “Designs That Influenced The Styling Of The Victress S1 And Glasspar G2.”  Here are links to the other parts of the story: Click Here to Read Part 2 Click Here To Read Part 3  […]
		Astra / Allied Car Catalog, 1965:  Kellison Car AffiliateFebruary 19, 2012
Hi Gang… Today’s story features a catalog from Allied – formerly known as “Astra” – which was a Kellison Sports Car Affiliate.  And boy did they make nice catalogs! This is a short one – just 4 pages and includes an insert sales sheet – but this  […]
		First Annual Forgotten Fiberglass Concours d’Elegance – June 30th, 2009February 10, 2011
Hi Gang… So little time…..so much to do. Back in 2009, Rick and I were sending out e-mails as a companion to Jon Greuel’s website: http://www.ladawri.com/  These e-mails were a record of stories concerning vintage fiberglass cars as well as humor –  […]
	

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Paul Vilefort on The 1975 Mechanix Illustrated Urba Car: Part 1 – The Urba Car StoryIf you want to make a three wheel car you need to read on how
Paul Vilefort on The 1975 Mechanix Illustrated Urba Car: Part 1 – The Urba Car StoryI am looking for a complete set of plans, construction book and magazine article for
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
J on Sportster Morphed: Dan Post And The 1937 “Topper Sport Custom,” by Glenn BrummerYes, looks a lot like a Cord but without the peekaboo headlights. It looked great
George Forni on The World’s First American Bantam Fiberglass Sports Car – The Al Jost SpecialI just purchased this car; thank you for the history on this! I would love
Hugues PORTRON on Check Out This 1957 Devin-Renault – Now In Restoration In Valladolid, SpainDear Luis Alacros, I'm Hugues Portron in charge of Renault Group's classic car collection. We
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
Tim G. on Byers SR100 Bodies Back in ProductionMy dad had traded for one of these back in the late 70's or early

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.