Founding Fathers: Bill Devin, Bruce Meyers and Tony Baumgartner Hi-Performance Cars: Jan-Feb, 1987 … Continue reading
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Brian Miller’s 1962 Devin C Is About To Find an Excited New Owner!
Hi Gang… Another beautiful Devin sports car is being offered for sale and this one by one of our Undiscovered Classics friends – Brian Miller. Brian has been a Devin enthusiast and a vocal advocate of handcrafted sports cars since … Continue reading
Here’s The Only Jowett Jupiter Special We’ve Found So Far in the USA.
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
Stan Fowler’s Next Build – a 1957 Devin Sports Car Will be Exciting To Watch
Hi Gang… Time and time again, Stan Fowler has restored cars, built cars, created cars, raced cars and more. There’s no limit to his talent and I’m honored to call Stan and his wife Ann friends. I first met Stan … Continue reading
Above: The Renault-Devin Special Owned By Luis Alarcos Has Such A Cool Look
Hi Gang… I love Renault based American Specials – and most of you know why. My first fiberglass sports car was the 1962 Shark Roadster – a Renault based American sports car that I’ve had nearly 40 years. That car … Continue reading
Sportscar Specials Trend Book #196: 1960 Multiple Cars … Continue reading
Sportscar Specials Trend Book #178: 1958 Multiple Cars … Continue reading
Scott and Celesta Bosés Beautifully Restored Devin Porsche Special
Hi Gang… The 2020 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance was quite an event. Three different American Specials in three different classes which included a 1958 Victress S1A sports car, the one-off “1952 Voodoo Gardner Special” and today’s story – a 1959 … Continue reading
Paul Giannuzzi’s Devin Sports Car
Hi Gang… Undiscovered Classic cars are finding themselves across the world. Today’s story herald’s from the UK, but it started out in the 50s on a lost American road. And perhaps “you” may find the pieces to solve this puzzle. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Fiberglass sports car specials shined back in the 1950s – they were often the “rock stars” of their day appearing on magazine and book covers. So far we’ve found more than 50 vintage and modern cover appearances and … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We’ve been working up a new tool for current enthusiasts and newcomers to Undiscovered Classics – a tool where you can learn more about these handcrafted cars via a single page. And this new tool is ready as … Continue reading
Hi Gang… It’s significant to look back over time and consider changes we’ve seen in celebrating Undiscovered Classics cars. Recently we shared the increased appearances of handcrafted American sports cars at events across the country including the Amelia Island Concours … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We attended the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance last weekend and helped present the 1952 Voodoo Gardner on the field with its owners Brian and Sue Ford of Christchurch, New Zealand. And while that was exciting for myself and … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I recently had a chance to chat with one of our Undiscovered Classics aficionados – Greg Kishline. Greg’s home is in Kenosha, Wisconsin and from there the handcrafted restorations of full-size and scale size cars comes forth. And … Continue reading
Valuation: American Specials Hagerty Value Guides For American Specials The Valuation Guides maintained by Hagerty continue to show excellent results for nicely restored American Specials that have been brought back to beautiful condition. Overview Currently Hagerty value estimates exceed $100,000 … Continue reading
DEVIN HISTORY History (Story below is in draft form as of 1/1/2019) Devin Panhard Designer: Devin Sports Car (27 different sizes) Designer: Devin SS Devin GT Coupe Vintage Brochures Vintage Ads Vintage & … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Jim and Lea Ann Robinson sure keep things interesting Ever since I first met them in 2006 and then learned about the car they were finishing at the time – the famous 1953 Guy Mabee Victress Special – … Continue reading
Hi Gang… So when did each of the cars we study become available for sale to the public? That’s a question we ask often here at Forgotten Fiberglass, and today’s story shows you how sometimes it’s fairly simple to determine. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Fifteen to twenty years ago, Glasspar Historian Emeritus (also a legendary car finder) Jean Poirier and his brother Emile went on a trek to see a long lost Devin racecar. It was being sold by a private owner in … Continue reading
Hi Gang… As we continue to uncover the history of handcrafted cars in the 40s and 50s, we collate, organize, and share what we learn continuing to build a comprehensive database showing the nationwide – and worldwide – movement in … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We have some great people, great stories, and great cars out there – and the purpose of Forgotten Fiberglass is to create a community and celebrate stories such as the one we are sharing today encouraging folks like … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I was quite surprised to find this article. It was sent in by good friend Richard “Dick” Lewis who built and still owns his original Allied Swallow Coupe – more about that in a future article here at … 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… There’s not many of these Devin Jr’s around, and what fun it would be to have a miniature of your favorite fiberglass car – in this case a Devin – zooming around your home, garage, and family. Zoom … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Blame the title of this story on good friend Jon Greuel – founder of LaDawri.com and LaDawri Coachcraft celebrateur. He’s returning from nearly a year overseas in the military and wrote in: “Geoff….any ‘glass on the grass’ that … Continue reading
Hi Gang… It’s neat to see that Road & Track Magazine – and others too – were road testing some of our favorite fiberglass sports cars of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Interestingly, these official “Road Tests” do not start to … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Sports Cars Illustrated published annual “Directories” from 1958 thru 1961. In the summer of 1961, they changed their name to “Car and Driver” and ceased publication of annual directories from that point forward. But the “Directories” spanning 4 … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Sports Car Illustrated started out with their first issue in July of ’55 and met with great success. One year later they released a special edition (one issue only) titled “International Auto Salon.” While I’m still researching if … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Until recently, I thought that a significant gap existed between Bill Devin’s debut of his Panhard bodied race car bodies and his later sports car bodies. And I was right – for a time. The more I researched … Continue reading
Hi Gang… What a fun article this must have been to write back in the day. Building your own sports car that could compete as well as handle nicely on the road was something many young men dreamed of. By … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We have the greatest folks that I’ve met thru their mutual interest in Forgotten Fiberglass and I’m honored to build those friendships each and every day. One of the folks I met recently is Will Silk who writes … Continue reading
————– Note: This is the first 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 article, Almquist, Devin, Kellison, LaDawri, and Victress were … 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 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 live vicariously thru my good friend Javier Munoz and his growing Alken collection. Javier has two of them ready to restore, and he’s chomping on the bit to begin them. I’m keeping my fingers crossed and waiting … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Well we did it – and we owe it to all of you who made this happen. The visionaries who saw what such a show could mean. The car owners and families willing to endure intense restoration schedules to … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I recently heard from Jim Collins – he was referred to our website by Phil Fleming who is a Devin owner and “sports specials” enthusiast. Click here to read more about Phil’s Devin Sports Car. Phil had seen … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Let no one say that vintage fiberglass is long gone and forgotten. Actually….I can’t think of a more exciting category of cars that is rising in fame, interest, respect, and celebration as quickly as our glass beauties. “Let no … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I’ve been exploring the early years of Devin’s “car life” lately on Forgotten Fiberglass. How many of you have heard of the “Type S” or “Sports” model – designed by Murray Nichols for Bill Devin? He offered it … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Here’s a great article on one of Dean Moon’s best known race cars – his Devin bodied “Moonbeam.” I’m still looking for the first article to hit the stands with this car in it, and this may be … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Here’s a short article on the first fiberglass car Bill Devin offered to the public – the Devin Panhard. It appeared in the September 1955 issue of Sports Cars Illustrated where the car was discussed in detail over … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Back in 1960 – perhaps even in 1959 (still researching here gang…) Bill Devin had already introduced his “Devin SS” priced at $10,000 – an expensive but sophisticated car built for racing and high performance sports car handling. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Rick D’Louhy and I continue our search thru all automotive magazines of the 1950’s to identify not only relevant articles on fiberglass cars, but every scrap of related material including advertisements and classified ads. “We’ll leave no fiberglass … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Did you know we have over 100 stories about vintage “Forgotten Fiberglass” cars on our website now? We are just over a year old, and have published (with great assistance and help from many of you) 115 stories … 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… Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance is right around the corner – less than 3 months away. Barely enough time to get ready, for some of us – including me. As a reminder of the event next year featuring … Continue reading