TOPIC: ForgottenFiberglass: The Glasspar G2

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I've had 3 fiberglass cars - all of them British Reliant 3 wheelers. I'm looking for photos but I think that was in the days of Film so I'll have to scan. One of them was a Series 1 Convertible - one of three left. At their peak they were the largest consumer of fiberglass cloth and resin in Europe! They're very well built and a lot of fun to drive - especially here where a RHD 3 wheeler is....unusual :~)

You can read more about Reliant here -
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Robin

Then there are the Fiberglass campers. A trend that started in Canada in the late 60's. The first was Boler - www.suite101.com/content/history-of-the-boler-ultralight-trailer-a100809

A long line of ultralight campers has followed to this day. My favorite isn't an ultralight - it's this beauty.

There are only 2 or 3 of these. The owners of Harry and David's mail order Fruit business backed this one investing a ton of money. I'll find the history and update this post with it ASAP.

Here's the full photo set

www.1960prototype.com/Trailer_Restoration.php

Here's the story -
www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/articl.../707240320/-1/NEWS07

Holy Crap that's cool!

Here's a cool little 'glass trailer down here in so cal. Don't know the brand, but I like the fins.

If you ever see a for sale sign on it call me!!!!

Don't tell me there is no one here with a Trailorboat?

There's somebody here who'd like one :~)

Actually they've been re-popped
www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f80/trailorboat-replica-3-400-portland-or-43822.html

I'd like an original though.

Spoke too soon. Bryan Fenwyck has one and it's in the gallery of this months calendar

WOW what a great story!