Hi Gang… As we continue the “march” of our specials…how ‘bout one that appeared in April 1955 Road & Track? Namely, the Glasspar Ascot. We’ve seen this car before. It first appeared on the streets in the February 1955 issue … Continue reading
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Hi Gang… The more you study the fiberglass sports car history of the 1950’s, the more you end up studying design. “Ground zero” for the fiberglass sports car industry was California, and in fact for a short time in the … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I love little known fiberglass sports cars. Those are the ones that capture my attention – just like Glasspar’s Ascot which debuted in early 1955. I’ve written once before about this car and it was to highlight its … Continue reading
Hi Gang… It was 1955 and Bill Tritt and Glasspar were getting ready for their next big “splash”. Tritt fancied the classics – 1920’s and 1930’s cars. His son Matt tells me that he liked the long hood, excellent weight … Continue reading