Several articles that we’ve shared here on Forgotten Fiberglass are what we consider “Essentials” – articles essential to read to properly understand the fiberglass sports car phenomenon of the 1950′s. We’ve created this page with direct links so that everyone has access to these fundamental stories and can comment directly on their importance to those learning about this era.
Impact on Automotive Industry:
Fiberglass Sports Cars On The Cover of Major Magazines
The “Big Bang” of Fiberglass: Part 1 – The Walt Woron Editorial (Motor Trend, November 1951)
The “Big Bang” of Fiberglass: Part 2 – Sports Car Bombshell in Detroit (Motor Trend, November 1951)
Analysis Articles:
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Individual Accomplishment:
Jerry Gardner’s 1952 Voodoo Dream: The Mightiest Postwar Special Ever Built – Part 1
M.A. Adams’ Meteor SR1 – An Astronomical Achievement
Lost Car: The Jules Heumann Singer Special…3000 Hours of Excellence
Realizing Your Dream – The Dick Williams Sports Special
The Dick Foster Victress S1A Special – An Original Owner and Car Reunited: Part 1
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s The Legendary 1954 Elwood Cauffman Bangert Manta Ray – Part 1
The Pat Amendolia Special: A Hot Rod In Sports Car Clothing From 1953
The 1955 Burch Roark Special – The Car That Nearly Was – And What A Car It Would Have Been!
Allow Me To Introduce You To….. Hal Brown and His Allied Swallow Sports Coupe
Want To Build A Sports Car? Robert Jackson Does: Part 1 (Hop-Up April 1953)
Fiberglass Company Accomplishment:
Victress! The World’s Fastest Sports Car: Motor Life, August 1955
Important Publications:
The Manning Competition Car: Lost Chuck Manning Publication From The 50’s Surfaces!
How to Build a Fiberglass Sports Car Body – The First Fiberglass Book Debuts
Introduction To Forgotten Fiberglass:
Welcome to….Forgotten Fiberglass
Overview of Research: Geoff Hacker with Rick D’Louhy
GoneAutos Introduces – “Forgotten Fiberglass: The Best American Car Story Never Told”
Hot Rods and Fiberglass Cars: Daniel Strohl and Hemmings Motor News, July 2011
The Heritage of Kit Cars – The 1924 Mercury Sport Roadster
Fiberglass Cars At Important Events: Past and Present:
The Milwaukee Masterpiece Concours d’ Elegance: A Milestone in Vintage ‘Glass
Petersen Automotive Museum: Fantasies in Fiberglass – 2010 Exhibition – Part 2
Amelia Island Highlights – Forgotten Fiberglass Hits the Lawn With Great Reception
Forgotten Fiberglass Vision Statement:
Forgotten Fiberglass Vision Statement
Design Heritage:
Design Heritage For ’50s Fiberglass Sports Cars
Adventures In Fiberglass:
Jerry Gardner’s 1952 Voodoo Dream: The Mightiest Postwar Special Ever Built – Part 2
The Holiday Forgotten Fiberglass Adventure For 2011…
Movie And TV Appearances:
The Johnny Dark Victress S1 Roadster: Part 1: “Pretty Enough To Be A Movie Star”
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