It’s never a dull day here at Undiscovered Classics, the adventure always continues! One of several things we got done today was moving the mold for the Shark Coupe in preparation for pulling a new body from it, the first new one since 1961! If you want to check out previous posts we’ve done of the Shark and it’s history, the best way to find the post is to use the #glenngums. We’ll be documenting the build of the new car as progress continues, stay tuned. . . . . #undiscoveredclassics #forgottenfiberglass #fiberglasscar #fiberglass #handbuilt #sportscar #sportscars #americansportscar #restoration #restorationproject #restorationcars #carrestoration #classiccar #classiccars #cars #carswithoutlimits #theshark #shark #eltiburon #henrycovington #glenngums (at Tampa, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3cS9npfiU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

As a follow-up to the last here post, here are some photos of what a completed Shark Coupe looks like in case you missed it previously. . . . . #undiscoveredclassics #forgottenfiberglass #fiberglasscar #fiberglass #handbuilt #sportscar #sportscars #americansportscar #restoration #restorationproject #restorationcars #carrestoration #classiccar #classiccars #cars #carswithoutlimits #theshark #shark #eltiburon #henrycovington #glenngums (at Tampa, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp4-qbJLKaB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

(3/12) The Shark coupe and roadster are recognized as the most radical fiberglass car designs conceived in the 1960s that you could build yourself or buy completed. Even more intriguing is that the design itself is based on aerodynamic principles from Dr. Augustus Raspet, a friend and mentor of the designer and builder, Henry Covington who was an expert in aerodynamic design. The Shark coupe was started in the late 1950s and on the street by 1959. Henry worked with a neighbor who was a fiberglass expert, Glenn Gums, to build the first prototype. The car was featured on the cover of Mechanix Illustrated in April 1962 and later in other magazines such as @hotrodmagazine, @roadandtrack, @carcraftmagazine, and more. Sadly, in May 1962 Covington passed away with just six cars/bodies built. Later in 1962, Glenn Gums was determined to continue the Shark, but make it more practical by turning it into a roadster. Over the course of two prototypes, styling changes were made and agreed upon and 6 production roadsters were made. Ultimately, the design of the Shark Coupe led Road & Track Magazine in 1966 to recognize the Shark concept car as the most streamlined car in the world. Out of the 12 Shark coupes and roadsters guilty, just 4 are known to remain today. Pictured here is my Shark roadster before restoration and debut at Amelia in 2013, fantastic renderings by @danpalat and the finished car for comparison. Including a photo of Rick and me in the car on the show field. #undiscoveredclassics #forgottenfiberglass #fiberglasscar #fiberglass #handbuilt #sportscar #sportscars #americansportscar #restoration #restorationproject #restorationcars #carrestoration #classiccar #classiccars #cars #carswithoutlimits #theshark #shark #eltiburon #henrycovington #glenngums (at Tampa Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbA5NaCJivV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=