Sportscar Specials Trend Book #196: 1960 Multiple Cars … Continue reading
Category Archives: Sports Car Engineering
It is interesting to note that there probably aren’t two identical Wildfires in existence today, simply because each builder customized his car the way he wanted to. Therefore, you’ll find Buick Wildfires, Chevrolet Wildfires, Ford Wildfires, and a host of … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I love ads and brochures of these cool vintage fiber companies – and finding a full page ad in a magazine is quite rare. No doubt it was expensive to do, but that’s exactly what Sports Car Engineering … Continue reading
Hi Gang… At Forgotten Fiberglass, we collect every bit of fiber-scrap of information. The latest piece of today’s puzzle was sent in by resident fiber-expert Phil Fleming and was a seemingly innocuous ad from Sports Car Engineering – or so … 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… When I first saw hints of the Hurricane Sports Car by Sports Car Engineering, I called good friend Harold Pace and said “tell me it isn’t so Harold!” What a great design – a bit “off” but distinctive … 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