Hi Gang… And we’re off…..so far, 2021 is an interesting year for Undiscovered Classics. We’ve had our biggest year ever at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance with three cars on the field. And…..we have three more concours events to attend … Continue reading
Hi Gang… And we’re off! Today, Dan Palatnik and I are releasing another poster of these cool, handbuilt sports cars that appeared across America in the early postwar years. This is the third in a series of posters that we … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I’ve known Jim Scudder since 2013 when he acquired his first Byers SR-100 out in California. But Jim reminded me recently we actually met in 2012 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance when I was showing my 1947 … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Recently I heard from the owner of a car we sold that was shipped to Asuncion, Paraguay. That’s a new location for me! I wish I could travel the world like some of the cars we shipped over … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Rollie Langston has continued to be an advocate of handcrafted sports cars since he started building his first one at age 14 – and he finished it 3 years later. Now in his 70s, he’s building his second … Continue reading
Hi Gang… So many stories….so much opportunity to share with you what’s going on with the rebirth, resurgence and restorations of American Specials across the land. I’ve been tracking this particular Byers for years and the story originally started with … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Dave Peterson’s telling of the story of his two cars – both built by Leo Snedecker – really underlines the fact of just how “handcrafted” these special-built sports cars were across America. And as you’ll read, Leo didn’t … Continue reading
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
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
Sportscar Specials Trend Book #196: 1960 Multiple Cars … Continue reading
Sportscar Specials Trend Book #178: 1958 Multiple Cars … 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
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 were pleased earlier this year to make the announcement via Hemmings Daily that Byers SR100 bodies would soon be back in production. Click Here To Read This Announcement As of this week, you can now order a … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We last checked in with Dave Peterson and his Byers SR100 in late 2011. Click here to review this story from 2011. Recently, Dave contacted me with an update to his story and car – an update that … Continue reading
Hi Gang… In February, 1957 John Bond of Road & Track Magazine thought highly enough about Jim Byers design that he heralded it as “The World’s Most Beautiful Sports Car.” You can see from the photos of Geordie Prodis’ car … Continue reading
Hi Gang… When we discuss Jim Byers cars we normally think of the car that John Bond, owner of Road & Track Magazine, called “the most beautiful sports car in the world.” That is, the Byers SR-100 that graced the cover … 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… The clamor to share more of the history of John Furlow’s “Salem GMC Kurtis Byers” has been heard. Today’s article is from the ’58 book by Motor Trend called “Sportscar Specials” – authored by Bob Rolofson. Let’s see … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Well here’s an interesting fiber car from the mid ‘50s. Rick D’Louhy and I looked at this article. I said “Meteor” and Rick said “Not.” Click here to review stories about Dick Jones’ Meteor SR-1. Maybe we’re both … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We have some excellent researchers in our group, and the story today is relayed from Phil Fleming and research he did on a Byers body found many years ago. His story started in the early ‘90s when he … Continue reading
Hi Gang… From 1960 thru the year 2000, the story of Jim Byers and his sports cars – the SR-100 and CR-90 – was left virtually untold. Along the way Harold Pace and John Furlow came on the scene, and recognition … Continue reading
Hi Gang… How did our favorite ‘glass companies get new business? Was it thru articles in magazines? Was it thru brochures? How ‘bout racing events at Bonneville and road courses? And course thru word of mouth – right? So how … Continue reading
Hi Gang… One of the first folks I met when I started researching topics in Forgotten Fiberglass was Phil Fleming. Harold Pace had written a story about Byers sports cars and Phil contributed to that story in significant ways. Recently, … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We’ve established in previous stories what happened to Victress and Byers in the ‘60s: Victress sold their company…lock, stock, and barrel….to Les and Joan Dawes of La Dawri Coachcraft in 1961 Byers bodies first appeared in Kellison sales … Continue reading
—— Note: This is the second of a two-part story on Byers, Kellison, and Fiberglass Trends. Click here to review both parts of the story. —– Hi Gang… Today’s contribution is possible through the generosity of good friend Ed Almquist … Continue reading
—— Note: This is the first of a two-part story on Byers, Kellison, and Fiberglass Trends. Click here to review both parts of the story. —– Hi Gang… So what is the legacy of car models and their molds after … Continue reading
Hi Gang… What an exciting year it must have been for 33 year old Jim Byers in 1957…. He had sold his share of the “Dick Jones Meteor SR-1” rights to Dick Jones back in 1954, and began his re-design … 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
————————————— Car Craft Magazine, February ’54, commenting on the Petersen Motorama held in November, ’53: “One of the most interesting bits in the show was the heavy sprinkling of Fiberglass creations. These cars came in all shapes, sizes and for any … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Recently we reviewed a Devin Sportscar Special in the process of being built. It was owned by Jim Collins who has had a long history of building and restoring specials throughout his life. Click here to read the … Continue reading
Hi Gang… As you’ll learn in his story below, Dave Peterson has been a fan of vintage ‘glass for years gone by. And it was his love of the vintage design – particularly the Byers SR100 design – that led … Continue reading
Hi Gang… This is the first in a series of stories on the Rollie Langston Byers SR100. Rollie is one of the only individuals we’ve found where the story, pictures, and person who built the Byers SR100 is with us … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Who built the “mystery” Byers SR100 that appeared on the February 1957 cover of Road & Track magazine? You know, the car is so stunning that we forget to ask that question when we read the article. Click … Continue reading
Hi Gang… It’s all about the history. We see a great looking car, we recognize how special the “build” was back in the day, and when we look at today….2011….we wonder – perhaps forever – who built it and what … 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 love the drawings that appeared back in the day in automotive magazines. The cartoons were fabulous, the technical detail impressive, and the artistry that went into creating some of the transparent illustrations of sports cars were nothing … 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
