1953 Glasspar G2

in #cars6 years ago

This unique and unusual 1953 Glasspar G2 will heading to auction through RM Sotheby's during its Amelia Island Sale in March for about $US 70,000.

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I didn't know the automotive manufacturer Glasspar, always fun to learn about American cars in 50's.

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History of the Glasspar G2

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Glasspar was founded in 1947 by Bill Tritt, Southern California marine architect who used fiberglass as a material in order to build boats at first, then fiberglass bodies for cars.

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The Glasspar G2 is a sports body car presented in 1959 and produced between 1950 and 1953 with a total production of approximately 150 examples. It was the first production all-fiberglass car body (before the Chevrolet’s Corvette). Glasspar only sold the body with or without the chassis. Very few cars were produced complete...

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Specification

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This Glasspar G2 is equipped with a 291-cu inline DeSoto Hemi engine. The transmission and the rear axle come from a 1940 Ford.

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The car was completely restored in 2010 by Hatfield Restoration.

No more than 30 Glasspar G2 remain on the road... Unique ride.

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Lot Auction

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Date :8-9 March 2019
Place :Amelia Island, Florida
Price :$US 65,000 - $US 90,000
Link :Amelia Island Sale

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Sources

RM Sotheby's Amelia Island
Lot : Glasspar G2

On Wiki :
Glasspar G2
Bill Tritt

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Great finding, I've never heard about this

New for me too... always cool to find new old cars.

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