This is a rare, one-off, hand-laid fiberglass special that was located in 2003 in a partially restored condition. This California-built car is an amalgamation of components that consist of a 1942 59L Ford flathead V-8 engine, floor-shift manual transmission, 1955 Buick windshield and 1953 Buick side trim – all blended together with the roadster body on a 1933 Ford chassis. The red, painted wire wheels are of a similar make and vintage. The low-slung lines are accented by finned-effect rear fenders, rear-mounted matching spare, two-tone paint, tan interior, padded dash, distinctive grille, side trim and black California license plates.

According to a tag that was on the engine when the vendor acquired the “Glass Wonder,” the flathead was built by Coach Maintenance in Hollywood, California. The engine has been upgraded with a Winfield semi-grind cam, four-inch crank, Evans manifold with dual Stromberg carburetors and reproduction Harrell heads (from the original molds). The block has been relieved, ported, bored and polished. The engine and transmission have been rebuilt, as has the radiator, water pump, clutch, distributor, brakes, exhaust and gas tank. Original parts have been utilized when replacing components.

The Ford is well known from being on display in the recent past at the esteemed Petersen Museum in Los Angeles along with being on “My Classic Car,” Hemming’s “Lost and Found,” “Vintage TV” and in Rod and Culture magazine. The car has also received many local awards when entered in show events such as Wheels of Time, Hot Rod Hoe Down and Lead East.