Shoemaker Ford Special: For sale in the early 60's

Thursday, August 18, 2011

For sale in the early 60's

The car was listed for sale in a variety of enthusiast publications in 1960 and 1961. The description was consistent with the current car.

Car and Driver -- September, 1961

Hotrod -- September, 1961

Road & Track -- August 1960

Motor Trend -- September 1961

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Shoemaker Ford Special

This is an attempt to track down the history of a 1950's fiberglass special. The car (or possibly cars) were designed by Ben Shoemaker of Massillon, Ohio.

Shoemaker's business, Fiberglass Unlimited, manufactured a wide variety of products -- from sailboat hulls to church steeples. He also made bodies for the Bobsy Sports Racers...and he made this car.

I can track it from its construction in the late 50's to when Shoemaker sold it in about 1961. At that point it disappears -- only to reappear in Connecticut in the mid-80's, minus its engine and transmission, painted red, and sporting some modifications that suggest it was raced (or that someone intended to prepare it for racing).

If you recognize the car, post a comment. I'd love to learn more about it.

Richard C.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

For sale in the early 60's

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