Photo Gallery «The era of plastic cars - supplier overview»
In the 1950s, a new material began to revolutionize vehicle production. GRP or fiberglass made it possible to produce plastic body parts with high rigidity at low cost. This article provides an overview of the plastic vehicles produced from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Fantastic Plastic
© Bruno von Rotz, 2013
Enzmann 500 (1960) - the elegant shape is reminiscent of works by famous Italian designers
Source: Archive
Morgan Plus 4 Special (1956) - Elegant lines - reminiscent of Ferrari sports cars of the late fifties
© Chuck Simpson, 2010
Chevrolet Corvette (1961) - elegant and sporty appearance - ohlala
© Bruno von Rotz, 2012
DolderClassics 2012 in May - the place is slowly emptying - but the JWF Milano GT is still there
© Balz Schreier, 2012
Rear view - TVR 2500M (1974)
© Bruno von Rotz, 2010
Front view - TVR 2500M (1974)
© Bruno von Rotz, 2010
Porsche 904 GTS (1965)
© Daniel Reinhard, 2008
Gepard TT (1969) - plastic sports car from Germany produced in 10 units
© Archiv Wolfgang Thierack, 1969
Lotus Elite (1976) - Classic car in Obwalden OiO 2011
© Bruno von Rotz, 2011
Renault Alpine A 310 - Ron Kluit on the beautiful Alpine
© Bruno von Rotz, 2011
Devin TR 1957 - at a hill climb
Source: Archive
Ginetta G12 (1967) at the Ennstal Classic 2010
© Daniel Reinhard, 2010
GP Suisse 2009 in Bern - Gilbern GT 1800 (1965)
© Bruno von Rotz, 2009
Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray (1964) - the elegant body line was designed by Bill Michell
© Balz Schreier, 2011
Alpine A 110 1600 S (1972) - the Berlinette is very small and narrow by today's standards
© Bruno von Rotz, 2007
DKW Monza (1956) - Wonderful presentation of the car, illustration from an English-language sales brochure
Source: Archive
Marcos Fastback GT (1963) - took part in the Solitude Race as early as 1965
© Bruno von Rotz, 2011
Apal GT Porsche (1963)
© Bruno von Rotz, 2011
Matra Bonnet Djet ZS - OSMT July 2011
© Bruno von Rotz, 2011
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