1953 AstroFire kit car on 41' Stude chassis. Only one "known" to exist.Glasspar?
1953 Replica/Kit Makes roadster
Technical specifications of Replica/Kit Makes roadster 1953 | |
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Price: | - |
Item location: | Loomis, California, United States |
Make: | Replica/Kit Makes |
Model: | roadster |
SubModel: | 2 door |
Type: | Convertible |
Year: | 1953 |
Mileage: | 0 |
Color: | White |
Engine size: | 6 cylinder Studebaker |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | blue white |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
You are interested? | Contact the seller! |
Car description |
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This is a very unusual kit car made in the early 1950's. It is called the Astro Fire. I know nothing about this car other than it is all fiberglass and was made in a mold. In the article I photographed, it says there must have been more of these made as there was a mold for it. As per the rest of my research, I believe the manufacturer may have been Glasspar. Glasspar often used the Studebaker chassis under their kit cars. I believe more were intended to be made, but this is the only one I could find. There are no pictures or forums pertaining to this car anywhere on the internet. The body sits on a 1941 Studebaker chassis and is powered by a six cylinder engine and a three speed manual transmission. The car runs and drives good but it needs a few things i.e hood supports, trunk lid support, the doors sag a little and need adjusting. The mandarins on the trunk lid is a decal. We are in the mandarin capital of California. The wheelbase is 110 inches and the overall length is about 15 feet. It is a blast to drive and it's peculiarity makes people look at it with a smile. To see the car call Bruce or Skyler at 916-652-6852 weekdays from 8 to 4. We are about 15 miles east of Sacramento just off highway 80 going towards Reno, Nevada. If anyone knows anything about this car, I would appreciate the information. In the last two photos you'll see a couple of magazine clips about the car in 1995.
Thank you.
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Thank you.
key words:Kellison avenger g2 fibrefab fiberjet stilleto volkswagen kit car glass plastic rare unusual 6 8 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 show autorama gt40