Hi Gang… Last fall I shared with you a great article on the 1953 Manta Ray Concept Car built by Glenn Hire and Vernon Antoine of Whittier, California. Click here to review this earlier story about the Manta Ray written … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Hi Gang… I love one-off cars. Big, small, streamlined, not so streamlined….they all represent the realization of a dream and passion whether it be from one dedicated person or a small intrepid team of designers. And when the car hails … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Last year we had the honor of working with Ray Evernham for an upcoming Spring 2015 episode of his car-themed history-oriented TV show AmeriCarna. Here’s how Ray describes his TV show: AMERICARNA – NOUN (AH-MER-I-KAR-NAH) – The History … Continue reading
Hi Gang… In yesterday’s story on the history of the Johnny Dark Wildfire, we established that there were three Woodill Wildfire Series 2 sports cars used in the movie. This was confirmed through careful review of the film and through … Continue reading
Hi Gang… One of the most famous fiberglass sports cars of the 1950s is the lead car from the 1954 movie Johnny Dark. Much speculation has taken place over the last many years concerning whether the car survives and who … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Paul Strassberger was quite a man. When he began building sports cars for an enthusiastic public in late 1952, he choose the Glasspar body and built not one but at least two Yankee Clipper sports cars. Click Here To … Continue reading
Hi Gang… More and more we see the handcrafted cars of the 40s, 50s, 60s being written about in major magazines and accepted at world-class concours. The cars and their history have a compelling story to share with the public … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Le’ts go Ladawri! Conquest, that is… Here’s a great article about a car I’d love to find. But Rick and I are finding too many out there gang. Who wants to find this one? – it’s a beauty! … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We are honored here at Forgotten Fiberglass to have folks interested in what we do and the cars we study. Last month I received a call from Jeff Shade of Classic Car Garage TV and Radio. Jeff’s enterprise … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I’ve been researching this car for quite some time, and recently came across a beautiful hi-res photo of the car from back in 1953. It was an experimental car – a prototype – designed by La Carrozzeria Touring … Continue reading