Without hesitation, many enthusiasts would argue that Chevrolet’s Corvette was the first American sports car to be constructed from fiberglass.

However, the world of mid-century sports cars was awash in automotive marvels bodied in this thoroughly modern material.

The Glasspar G2 roadster, designed by Southern California marine architect Bill Tritt, was a notable addition to this group.

Tritt’s experience with fiberglass led him to choose the material for his radical sports car.

The Glasspar G2 was offered in both kit and turnkey form, with a total production of approximately 150 examples, all on a chassis which accepted a variety of American V-8 engines.

The example offered here began life as the former and was completed in 1953 by Emilio Pistoresi, the owner of the Chrysler dealer in Madera, California.

Mr.

Pistoresi equipped the car with a 291-cu.

in.

DeSoto Hemi engine and a transmission and rear axle procured from a 1940 Ford, which remain in the car to this day.

The G2 ...