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		Doug Nichols Glasspar G2 – Jim Giberson ReminiscesJune 1, 2010
Hi Gang.. A short story today…about a beautiful Glasspar G2, lost in time… The Doug Nichols Glasspar G2 Back in late 2008, I was contacted by one of our fiberglass friends about a mystery car that was published in the October/November  […]
		Wildest Thing In Glass – The Road and Track LeMans CoupeJanuary 29, 2011
Hi Gang… The story of the LeMans Coupe is one of the most exciting to share about any fiberglass car from the 1950’s or 1960’s.  I’ll have to do this in separate articles because each car built had a different story, and the designers, stylists, and  […]
		Vintage Glass On The Dry Lakes – and More (Glasspar, Victress, Allied, and More)February 6, 2010
Hi Gang… Thanks to Alan Emory who owns one of the neatest Victress S1A’s out there, we have found more video (color film) of vintage fiberglass cars racing at the dry lakes in the 1950’s.  There are even a few drag races included  […]
		Allied Singer Special Found!  The Tale of Torquie – Part 2May 9, 2020
Note:  Click here to read part 1 of this story Hi Gang… “I’ll bring the car to you – it’s not that long of a drive.” That’s what Ron Pierce told me after I bought his Allied Swallow Singer Special back around  […]
		Tony St. Clair’s Glasspar G2 “Olila Special” Begins RestorationMay 1, 2020
Hi Gang… I’ve been waiting to tell this story for 10+ years.  And this week the saga begins – for Tony St. Clair, myself and all of you who are part of Undiscovered Classics. Glasspar Found:  Detroit Back in 2008, Tony had found a  […]
		The Celebration of Spohn:  Germany Builds a Post-War Rocket (Motor Trend, June 1952)October 14, 2011
Hi Gang… Wayne Graefen and I are on a mission – to find out “all things Spohn.” But as you’ll find out over time….. Wayne’s way ahead of me on this one, and he’s been interested in these fascinating coachbuilt customs for going on 50  […]
		Welcome John Mellberg of Rare Component Cars to the Undiscovered Classics TeamJuly 23, 2020
Hi Gang… We’re honored today to bring an author onboard for Undiscovered Classics who has tremendous experience in the handcrafted car arena – John Mellberg.  John was one of the first to use the internet to promote handcrafted cars  […]
		Colani – Artist, Sculptor, Car Designer, and Futurist – and Fiberglass Innovator Too!April 5, 2010
Hi Gang… I’d like to stray outside of American Fiberglass and go overseas.   Rob Daniels who runs the 1950’s Specials Website focusing on Foreign Fiberglass Cars may be able to help here too.  Off to some foreign fiberglass from  […]
		The 1952 Vale Sports Car by Vale Wright – More History EmergesFebruary 3, 2013
Hi Gang… We keep looking and looking and looking but so far in the “Geoff vs Vale Sports Car” quest for a car we have yet to find a single “Vale” out there.  Which is surprising because it’s so beautiful we would have thought that there were some  […]
		1957 Protea – South African Handcrafted SpecialJune 29, 2020
Hi Gang… It’s fascinating to learn about a fiberglass bodied sports car with a “build” heritage exactly that of an American special but in South Africa.  It was the same timeframe too – the mid 1950s.  I first came across the  […]
		Woodill Wildfire Logos Are Here!!!  Woodill Wildfire Logos Are Here!!!April 3, 2012
Hi 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 on this day, I’m pleased to release the legendary Woodill  […]
		Blue Ray 3:  The Birth of a Concept Car (by Simpson Design)November 5, 2011
Hi Gang… I’ve asked Jim Simpson of “Simpson Design” if he would be willing to tell us a bit more about some of his other design projects that he’s shepherded these past few years. Jim is a gracious friend and enthusiastically said “yes” and sent in  […]
		Victress 500cc Race Cars: Bodies & Frames As Low As $245 (500cc Club of American Bulletin: March 1959)January 28, 2012
Hi Gang… I have been searching for the original copy of this ad for 5+ years.  And one of our Forgotten Fiberglass Fanatics delivered it once again.  I work with the greatest gang of car guys in the world 🙂 The ad first appeared during research that  […]
		The Grantham Stardust – “Hollywood Traffic Stopper” – Motor Trend, September 1953February 17, 2011
Hi Gang… Here’s one of my favorite cars of all time – the Grantham Stardust – built and sold by William “Bill” Grantham, and designed by Frank Evans in late 1952 / early 1953.  Over the past few years, I’ve had the chance to learn quite a  […]
	

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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.