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Hi Gang… Our good friend Guy Dirkin wanted to share a preview of his latest project and did so today via Facebook. I asked Guy if we could share it here on Undiscovered Classics and he agreed. So here’s what … Continue reading
Guy Dirkin Saved a Famous Victress, Built a Byers Race Car, Owns A Sport Custom, Races a GT 1 car, Participates in SCCA and Vintage Races 1949 Panache Sport Custom to Appear at the Cigar City Concours d’Elegance in Tampa, … Continue reading
Hi Gang… John Pascucci of JR’s Speedshop in Venice, Florida and I took a ride to Clermont, Florida yesterday to visit Guy Dirkin and see his 1956 Byers SR-100 and Victress S1A. We took some pix to share with you … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We’ve come to a point at Forgotten Fiberglass where we need to step back and answer some larger more analytical questions. Recent contributions to the website by Joel Driskill and Rick Feibusch have provided excellent food for thought, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I’m honored to present another car that participated at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in March 2010 – Guy Dirkin’s Byers SR-100. Guy was kind enough to summarize his work and experience with the car. Let’s tell the story … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Last month we were honored to be guests on a podcast produced by Motor Trend and Carparts.com called the “Two Guys Garage Podcast.” This is an extension of a program on Motor Trend TV called by the same … Continue reading
Cars of Undiscovered Classics Geoffrey Hacker’s Cars As of September 16, 2024 Sports Cars Fiberglass 1954 Chicagoan 1954 Allied Singer Swallow 1966 Bucci Porsche Trieste 1959 Salvatore Salerno Devin Special Insured as of 7/21/2024 For Sale as of 7/20/2024 1962 … Continue reading
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Concours Program: 2023 Fabulous Fiberglass By: Guy Dirkin and Geoff Hacker … Continue reading
Videos 1966 Cannara Built at the Beginning of the Wedge Car Movement — Strother MacMinn Was Ray Cannara’s Mentor at the ArtCenter — Videos Video: Guy Dirkin Reviews History of Cannara – 16 minutes Video: Guy Dirkin Discusses Cannara at … Continue reading
Articles, Press Releases and Books 1966 Cannara Built at the Beginning of the Wedge Car Movement — Strother MacMinn Was Ray Cannara’s Mentor at the ArtCenter — Articles 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Program Not a Bad Angle by Ken … Continue reading
Showcase 1957 Halliday Renault Special Body Design Influences Design of Halliday Special The body is based on an envelope body and is of original design – unknown designer. Design of Body Styling cues for the body were taken from the … Continue reading
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Contributors To Byers Sports Car History We’re proud to release this newly created section of Undiscovered Classics that focuses on the history of the Byers Sports cars. Our research into this marque started in 2007, and took the help of … Continue reading
2023 Click on the Following Links To Review Each Article Concours d’Elegance Appearances Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Class of Cars – 9 Cars: American Dream Cars of the 50s Featured Undiscovered Classics Cars Pebble Beach, California August, 2023 Pebble Beach … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We rounded the corner into 2021 and came out fighting. That is, Rob Hernandez our restorer for the 1966 Cannara came out fighting and has been making great progress since. And that’s good news for all of us … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I was introduced to John Bucci in 2011 via my friends in Chicago at the time – Guy Dirkin and Carole Jackson. In preparing for the Milwaukee Masterpiece Concours d’Elegance, they had asked me to stop by and … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We last updated you on the restoration of Guy Dirkin’s 1966 Cannara back in July, 2020. In the last 12 months our restoration team led by Rob Hernandez, has made great progress. And that’s a lot to say … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Late last year we found and acquired another interesting hand-built car. We bought it (actually traded for it) and took a risk like we always do. What was the car? Who built it? When was it built? What … Continue reading
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Hi Gang… Last week we were honored to be guests on a podcast produced by Greg Stanley called the Collector Car Podcast. Greg is an RM Sotheby’s Car Specialist Consultant and has over 25 years of experience in the collector … Continue reading
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Hi Gang… Well…we never really closed but behind all the new stories posted this year we’ve been busy with a redesign of the website. The good news is that our 6 month redesign effort is now complete with great thanks … Continue reading
I’ve Always Liked The Blade-Like Shape of the Cannara Design
Hi Gang… The next phase of the Cannara restoration has begun. Rob Hernandez has put his pedal to the fiberglass (so to say) and has had a chance to assess the project and begin the work. This phase of the … Continue reading
Undiscovered Classics Contributors Click on each name below to view articles and information contributed Domestic Contributors Geoff Hacker – Founder Rollie Langston Guy Dirkin Craig Johnson Nate Bowne Kyle Feller Merrill Powell Paul Sable Dennis Kazmerowski Erich Schultz Joel Driskill … Continue reading
Guy Dirkin on his first test drive of the Cannara I Chassis
Hi Gang… Recently we introduced you to Guy Dirkin’s latest restoration – his 1966 Cannara sports car. Click Here To Review Stories on the Cannara Restoration started earlier this year with one of our tried and true restorers – Ralph … Continue reading
Two Beautifully Restored Byers SR-100 Sports Cars
Hi Gang… We’re proud to release a newly created section of Undiscovered Classics that focuses on the history of the Byers Sports cars. Our research into this marque started in 2007, and took the help of many to complete. This … Continue reading
Showcase 1956 Byers SR-100 Design by Jim Byers Owner: Jack Farr, Cresson, Texas — The World’s Most Beautiful Sports Car — Road & Track, February, 1957 History of This Car This car was originally built by two enthusiasts in the … Continue reading
Above: Dan Palatnik’s Dramatic Rendering of our 1948 Kurtis-Omohundro Comet
Hi Gang… Dan Strohl of Hemmings Motor News posted an article this weekend on one of our favorite people – Dan Palatnik (you can scroll down in this story and follow the link to read the story in Hemmings about … Continue reading
Undiscovered Classic Cars at Major Concours 2007 to Present 2020 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 1952 Voodoo Gardner Showing With Owners Brian And Sue Ford 2019 Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance Two Cars: 1937 Custom Cord Phaeton 1954 Frazer Custom Cigar City Concours … Continue reading
Confirmed and Proposed Concours Classes, Events and Exhibitions Confirmed Classes For 2024 Barnfinds Class Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance Debut: 1949 Packard Monte Carlo by Richard Arbib October 31-November 3, 2024 American Sports Customs – America’s Boulevard Cruisers Postwar late 40s … Continue reading
2021 Click on the Following Links To Review Each Article Concours d’Elegance Appearances Cigar City Concours d’Elegance 1962 Shark Roadster November 14, 2021 Chattanooga Concours d’Elegance Three Cars: 1962 Shark Roadster 1953 Maverick Sportster 1956 Woodill Wildfire (Woody’s Personal and … Continue reading
Hi Gang… This past weekend we participated in our final concours d’elegance event of the year – the Cigar City Concours d’Elegance of Tampa, Florida – and we were honored to attend. For this event we did something a bit … Continue reading
Silodrome – Gasoline Culture Magazine Stories on Undiscovered Classics Automobiles On The Web Silodrome: Gasoline Culture Magazine Home Page Articles Project Car: A Rare Kellison J6 Panther V8 Silodrome: July 25th, 2022 American Designed and Built: The Byers SR-100 The … Continue reading
Customer Cars In Restoration With Undiscovered Classics We are currently managing and restoring cars for many of our customers. Here are some of these cars being restored. We’ll be adding additional detail about their restorations soon. 1952 Voodoo Gardner Designer: … Continue reading
Restoration Partnerships While we restore cars for ourselves and for our customers, we also have restoration partnerships. Undiscovered Classics partners with people on ownership and restoration. Each partnership arrangement is unique and tailored to the individuals involved. After restoration, we … Continue reading
Hi Gang… November is going to be great fun this year – for us and those of you who are fans of Undiscovered Classics. The Cigar City Concours d’Elegance has officially accepted the 1949 Panache Sport Custom for presentation on their field next … Continue reading
Panache Sports Custom Need Help in Finding the Original Builder Nash Sports Custom: Need help in Finding the Original Builder I recently bought a Nash based sport custom that is a great example of post WWII hand crafted cars. The … Continue reading
Photos: Arrival Day The Panache arrived at Guy Dirkin’s house in Oak Brook, Chicago on August 26, 2013. Rick D’louhy and Geoff Hacker were there to help Guy unload his latest acquisition. … Continue reading
1949 Panache Photos Vintage 1970s These Are From When Denny Glass Owned Panache Arrival Day The Panache Arrived at Guy Dirkin’s House on August 26, 2013 Restoration Photos Coming Soon … Continue reading
1949 Panache Renderings and Artwork We were honored to retain the artistic services of Dan Palatnik of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to create original artwork for the Guy Dirkin’s 1949 Panache. We used these renderings to test different “looks”, options, … Continue reading
Hi Gang…. One of our long-term Undiscovered Classics brethren, Guy Dirkin, has just completed the restoration of his super-rare TVR Tuscan with his friend and co-owner of the car – Paul Guinn. This is definitely not your ordinary TVR, and … Continue reading
Cigar City Concours d ‘Elegance Tampa Bay Downs: Tampa, Florida November 9-10, 2019 Two Cars: 1952 Glasspar G2 1949 Panache Sport Custom Photos On Field 1952 Glasspar G2 Owners: Brian and Sue Ford, Christchurch, New Zealand Click Here To Learn … Continue reading
Showcase 1954 Victress S1A Design By Doc Boyce-Smith and Hugh Jorgensen Owner: Guy Dirkin, Clermont, Florida — The Lost Motor Trend Victress — Built By Fred Bodley – Motor Trend Technical Editor History of This Car The 1954 “Motor Trend” … Continue reading
Showcase: Sport Customs Handcrafted Cars That Have Stood The Test Of Time 1949 Panache Sport Custom A Vintage Build By A Talented Individual Owner: Guy Dirkin, Claremont, Florida 1955 Frazer Sport Custom Designed and Built by Walter Omelenchuk of Michigan … Continue reading
Showcase Production Fiberglass Sports Cars Restored 1959 Salvatore Salerno Devin A Time Capsule – Preserved in Original Condition Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2024 Award Winner Owner: Geoffrey Hacker, Undiscovered Classics Click Here 1958 LeMans Coupe The Most Exciting Sports Car … Continue reading
Hi Gang…. One of our long-term Undiscovered Classics brethren, Guy Dirkin, has just completed the restoration of his super-rare TVR Tuscan with his friend and co-owner of the car – Paul Guinn. This is definitely not your ordinary TVR, and … Continue reading
Comments From The Forgotten Fiberglass Community Here’s a place you can share your comments and add to our body of knowledge on restoring and building a vintage fiberglass sports car. You’ll notice at the bottom of this page is an … Continue reading
Corvette In The Barn The Lost Motor Trend Victress Special Story Author: Guy Dirkin Tom Cotter: Published 2010 … Continue reading
Tom Cotter Barn Find Author, Collector, TV Personality About Tom Cotter Interview Listening Time: 38 Minutes Cars Yeah! November 14, 2014 Undiscovered Classics Appearances TV, Videos & On The Web Barn Find Hunter, Tom Cotter: Hagerty TV Episode #72 Viewing … Continue reading
Corvette in the Barn (Three Stories) Tom Cotter: Published 2010 Story 1: The Snipe Hunter (Geoff Hacker) – By Harold Pace Story 2: The Lost Motor Trend Victress Special – By Guy Dirkin Story 3: The Belly Tank Tribute – … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Great news gang. The Cigar City Concours d’Elegance has officially accepted the 1952 Glasspar G2 for presentation on their field later this year in November, 2019. We at Undiscovered Classics are excited to be showing the car on behalf … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Great news gang. The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has officially accepted the 1952 Voodoo Gardner for presentation on the field at their event in March, 2020. We at Undiscovered Classics are excited to be jointly showing the car … Continue reading
2010 Click on the Following Links To Review Each Article Concours d’Elegance Appearances Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Forgotten Fiberglass Class & More Two Cars Attending: 1955 Californian (LeGene) and 1946 Bill Burke Belly Tank Streamliner March, 2010 Museum, Event and … Continue reading
2008 Click on the Following Links To Review Each Article Concours d’Elegance Appearances Barrington Concours d’Elegance 1956 Byers SR-100: Owner Guy Dirkin Arlington Heights, Illinois October 5, 2008 Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance 1952 Maverick Sportster: Owner Fred Roth Rochester, Michigan August … Continue reading
Recent Quote About Undiscovered Classics: Geoff Hacker and his crew are indeed scholars who embark on perilous adventures to obtain rare artifacts. Literally. I’ve seen them in action. They’re obsessive and not afraid to get dirty digging. And, by making … Continue reading
Our Story – A Historical Perspective Introduction From concept cars to teardrop streamliners… From vintage race car transporters to lakesters… From race cars to sports cars… From legendary custom cars to even concept dune buggies… Geoff Hacker and his team have … Continue reading
Hi Gang… The day before the Amelia Concours is my favorite – mostly. Rick D’Louhy and I we tend to run to the last minute, which makes it an exciting day, but one that I feel I need to “prep” … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Forgotten Fiberglass is getting less “Forgotten” all the time. Case in point…a Kellison owned purchased by Lord March of Great Britain. I had first heard of this car from fiber-friend Guy Dirkin, and when the subject came up … Continue reading
Hi Gang… When Rick D’Louhy and I started down the path of researching and celebrating the rich and detailed history of vintage fiberglass sports cars in America our first and most enthusiastic supporter was Bill Warner of the Amelia Island … Continue reading
Hi Gang… One of the challenges we have here at Forgotten Fiberglass has to do with the very reason that the cars we study are so special – their rarity. And because of this, the number of cars under restoration … Continue reading
The Greatest American Car Story NEVER Told The Emergence of the American Postwar Sportscar Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Program: March, 2015 Authors: Geoffrey R. Hacker Ph.D., Rick D’Louhy Ph.D., Guy Dirkin Ph.D., Rollie Langston, Raffi Minasian, Paul Sable Ph.D., Harold … Continue reading
Hi Gang… About a year ago, I heard from an enthusiast in Manitoba, Canada – Ed A. – who wrote the following: Geoff, I just found your web site tonight which is quite fascinating. I have a friend here in … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Ok….I’m getting jealous of Alden Jewell’s collection so let me feature something from my own fiber files. Today’s feature is the long-lost, coveted almost as good as what Alden has item – the 1958 Sports Car Engineering catalog … Continue reading
Hi Gang… First I thought this was a Byers SR-100. Then….a modified Meteor SR-1. But…in consulting with Erich Schultz and Guy Dirkin, we now think it’s a one-off body either pulled and modified from another sports car or cast uniquely … Continue reading
Hi Gang… For those of you who have been a part of LaDawri.com and Forgotten Fiberglass these past many years you have witnessed an evolution. We started our focus on just one marque with Jon Greuel’s website on LaDawri sports … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Many of you know my passion for vintage cars started with my grandfather, Morrie Hacker, my mother Ruth, and mentorship in my early teenage years from Paul Terhorst of Chicago, Illinois. I was well-schooled in great old cars, … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Guy Dirkin is leading the effort on challenging us at “Forgotten Fiberglass” to answer the following question: “Why has Forgotten Fiberglass…..been Forgotten?” Most recently, he posted his first salvo in the “comments” area at the bottom of the … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Let’s talk Kellison. What an aggressive looking car. It looks like you’re going to get a speeding ticket in it – even before you turn the key. Whatever Jim Kellison was inspired by when he penned his design … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Boa sports cars are coming out of the woodwork! Erich Schultz has one. Guy Dirkin has one. Whose next to buy a Boa? These fiberglass bodied custom coachbuilt sports cars came with an aluminum monocoque chassis, and are virtually unknown today. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… This is the second in a series of stories rolling out the new Fabulous Forgotten Fiberglass Flyers. Today’s story / flyer focuses on the Byers SR100. Click here to review all stories about the Fabulous Forgotten Fiberglass Flyers. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… What a great name: “Fabulous Forgotten Fiberglass Flyer…” There was tremendous “buzz” about fiberglass sports cars at our recent appearance at the 2011 Milwaukee Masterpiece Concours d’ Elegance. And all of us who were there delighted in sharing … Continue reading
Hi Gang… “King of the Coachbuilders” That’s what Motor Trend called Howard “Dutch” Darrin back in early ’53 – and with good reason. His accomplishments in design and coachbuilding in the prewar years was legendary and his connection with the … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I always remember a quote that helps me measure the strength of friendships I have. It goes like this: “Friends help you move…..Real friends help you move bodies.” Fiberglass bodies I mean – what did you think? The … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Noel Bangert was one special guy – and a talented designer too. I’ll share another article on design he penned back in the 1950’s in the near future, and you’ll see what I mean that he was an … Continue reading
THE FORGOTTEN FIBERGLASS FAMILY— OUR CONTRIBUTORS — “We’re Honored To Have So Many Passionate Contributors to the Cause – People We Consider to be Part of the Forgotten Fiberglass Family” The Forgotten Fiberglass Family: Forgotten Fiberglass is much larger than … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Rollie Langston….this story’s for you! (maybe Guy Dirkin too and interestingly both are/were Byers SR-100 owners…) ————— Hi Gang… I’ve been holding back on you – but that’s now about to change. I want you to believe in time … Continue reading
Hi Gang… First….a “welcome home” to fiberglass friend Guy Dirkin who just returned from Europe last evening. Great to have you back on safe American soil. Guy…..today’s story is for you (Guy’s a Byers SR100 owner..). So… What’s the highest … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I know what you were thinking when you woke up this morning. You were wondering….. ”With so many stories about fiberglass cars posted lately on the Forgotten Fiberglass website….what’s the oldest known surviving fiberglass car in the world?” … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Back in the day, which Victress received more top prizes than any known fiberglass car in the 1950’s? I thought that question might go unanswered for years as Rick D’Louhy, Erich Schultz, Guy Dirkin, Phil Fleming, Rollie Langston, … Continue reading
Note: This is the third 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 … Continue reading
Hi Gang… It’s Superbowl Sunday February 2011 and Dennis Blietz stopped over at my house – all the way from California. So of course, I thought I could sneak in another “Forgotten Fiberglass” story before kick-off time. Let’s see if … Continue reading
Hi Gang… As you know by now, our big event for this year will be a “Fabulous Fiberglass” Category at the Milwaukee Masterpiece Concours d’Elegance held in August 2011. “Forgotten Fiberglass” cars that are tentatively scheduled to appear include: Geoff … Continue reading
Hi Gang… You gotta love the Maverick Sportster from 1952…. It’s a good looking, graceful, and sophisticated design that grabs you the moment you see it. If fact, it fits a definition of “good looking” that fiberglass friend Robert Cumberford wrote … Continue reading
Note: 4/3/2011: Great news gang. One of the folks who built this car – Mike Budniewski of Buffalo, New York, contacted me recently and gave me additional detail concerning this car. He was 14 years old when his teacher, Henry … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Each one of us steps up to the plate, from time to time, and helps cement both the history and relevance of vintage fiberglass sports cars to the automotive community. That’s exactly what Mark Brinker did several years … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I know the automotive world is not all fiberglass. However, there are times when some of you…. or some of me…. will want to share something – not related to the fiberglass genre in any way. In this spirit, … Continue reading
Note: 4/3/2011: Great news gang. One of the folks who built this car – Mike Budniewski of Buffalo, New York, contacted me recently and gave me additional detail concerning this car. He was 14 years old when his teacher, Henry … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I have exciting news to share! Just on the heels of 2010 where cars of the “Forgotten Fiberglass” class debuted at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and “Fantasies in Fiberglass” was a 6 month display at the Petersen … Continue reading
Hi gang… Rick and I are always on the search for new information and new ways to understand the fiberglass cars movement of the 1950’s. Sometimes this takes us on weeks and months long road trips. Other times our research focuses on … Continue reading
Hi Gang… As you learn more about the fiberglass sports cars of the 1950’s, you’ll find that the controversy we introduced earlier concerning “Sports Cars vs Hot Rods” was a hot topic back in the 1950’s too (click here for the … Continue reading
Hi Gang.. It’s with great excitement that I share with you the recent publication of the automotive book “The Corvette in the Barn” by good friend Tom Cotter. This is the most recent of a series of “…In the Barn” … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Let’s review some of the greatest (recent) mysteries of vintage fiberglass sports cars: Who wrote the article showing a Glasspar G2 body being pushed off a cliff and…. Where/when did it appear in print? Who designed and built … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I met Tom Chandler several years ago thru my friendship with Pat Hoover. Pat was running the Glasspar G2 enthusiast website that he took over from his father, Bill Hoover, and was kind enough to involve me with … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Welcome to the new category of stories you’ll find on our Forgotten Fiberglass website…’Vintage Accessories” for your car. This is our first story in this area. Vintage accessories are the bomb! Alright…forgive the modern day slang – which … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I know the automotive world is not all fiberglass. However, there are times when some of you…. or some of me…. will want to share something – not related to the fiberglass genre in any way. In this spirit, … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I’m back – and with more energy than ever…. What an amazing first three months of 2010 for vintage fiberglass cars. Just keeping up with the fiberglass events across the nation was hard enough for me. The “Fantasies in … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Back in August 2009, Guy Dirkin was prepping his Victress for the beginnings of a long and arduous restoration. He has been dedicated to documenting each step of the process including some video of separating the body and … Continue reading
Fiberglass Facts – Home Boa (Aerocon) – Home History Brochures and Advertising Models Available Articles Registry Member Showcase Miscellaneous Contact Information This website provides an opportunity to build a quality information resource on the Aerocon Boa. If … Continue reading
Fiberglass Facts – Home Boa (Aerocon) – Home History Brochures and Advertising Models Available Articles Registry Member Showcase Miscellaneous Contact Information Guy Dirkin’s Boa: Red Erich Schultz Boz: White … Continue reading
Hi Gang.. This is almost like a barnfind story – except without finding the car. How can that be (you say)?… Well…the first time I heard of this car was from Tom Householder. Tom is a Doretti enthusiast and was … Continue reading
Hi Gang… The red hood of the Victress glistened in stark contrast to the raw fiberglass…finally exposed from being hidden by years of paint, dirt, grime, and neglect. You could almost hear the distant roar of Guy Dirkin’s “Lost Motor Trend Victress Special” … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Steve Steers recently wrote me about chassis/frame design and his experience with these cars. Steve grew up in the 1950’s and watched his father build a Victress and Glasspar back in the day. Steve also recently finished restoration and completion of a … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Welcome to the new “Forgotten Fiberglass” Website. I’m very excited to move to this new format for several reasons…. It is a place where we can feature stories of vintage fiberglass cars and discuss them too – with … Continue reading
Showcase 1957 Halliday Renault Special Suspension Design Engine: The Halliday Special has a transverse mounted Renault 4CV engine which was 760 cc thru 1949. In 1950 it was replaced with a 747 cc engine. Transaxle: See Luis Alarcos below Jonathan … Continue reading
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Proposed Class: Wedge Cars August, 2024 Co-Curators: Guy Dirkin Ph.D and Geoffrey Hacker Ph.D. Proposal It is proposed that the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance contain a class that celebrates the ground-breaking wedge car design period, … Continue reading
Collections Collections Which Feature Undiscovered Classic Cars Jack Farr Collection Cresson, Texas Click Here Roth Collection Thousand Oaks, California Click Here Guy Dirkin Collection Clermont, Florida Click Here Tom and Barb Chandler Collection Elkader, Iowa Click Here Dennis and Karen … Continue reading
Showcase One of One Fiberglass Sports Cars Restored The 1966 Cannara — Designed at the Beginning of the Wedge Car Movement — Designed and Built by Ray Cannara Owner: Guy Dirkin, Ph.D, Clermont, Florida Click Here 1957 Galileo Special — … Continue reading
Jack Farr Collection Restored Handcrafted Cars 1953 Woodill Wildfire (1 of 2) Featured in the 1954 Film “Johnny Dark” Starring Tony Curtis Click Here 1953 Victress S1A One of the 1st Fiberglass Sports Cars Built in the 1950s Click Here … Continue reading
2022 Click on the Following Links To Review Each Article Concours d’Elegance Appearances Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance Tampa, Florida 1959 Salvatore Salerno Devin Special December 2022 Des Moines Concours d’Elegance 15 Kaiser / Frazers Cars on the Field First Class of … Continue reading
History Byers Sports Cars (1955 – 1968) Design By Jim Byers — The World’s Most Beautiful Sports Car — Road & Track, February, 1957 Byers Sports Cars Road and Track featured a Byers SR-100 on the cover of their magazine in … Continue reading
Byers Sports Car Registry SR-100 & CR-90 To add your name and car to the list below, contact Geoff Hacker via e-mail (Undiscovered.Classics@Gmail.com) or phone (813)-888-8882 1956 Byers SR-100 Jack Farr: Cresson, Texas Click Here 1957 Byers SR-100 Geordie Prodis: … Continue reading
Victress Manufacturing Home Page 1952 – 1961 This section of our website is under construction as of 10/1/2019. We will continue adding details and features over the next few months so check back and see our progress. And….welcome to our … Continue reading
Raiders of the Lost Cars The Greatest American Car Story NEVER Told What People Are Saying… “In attempting to capture the significance and passion inherent in Undiscovered Classics, I can’t seem to shake the graphic allusion to Indiana Jones and … Continue reading
Undiscovered Classics: Personality Profiles These are Personality Profiles of some of the Undiscovered Classics Team – participants, contributors and more. This list continues to grow so check back for additions. We’re happy to have a large and expanding “tent” that … Continue reading