Fibreglass Designs

Fibreglass Designs was an automotive manufacturer based in Edenvale, Johannesburg, South Africa. The company initially operated under the name Kango Cars, focusing primarily on the production of beach buggies and fun cars, with the Kango range serving as its flagship offering.

In addition to the Kango beach buggies, Fibreglass Designs produced a variety of other vehicles. Notable models included the Veep, which resembled a Jeep, as well as replicas of Model T Ford bodies. The company also created the Beede-based Van Wagon and the Jirah estate vehicle. Another significant model was the Silhouette, a leisure vehicle that featured a unique design and utilized its own chassis, which was compatible with Volkswagen Golf powertrains.

Throughout its operation, Fibreglass Designs contributed to the niche market of specialized vehicles in South Africa, showcasing innovation in the use of fiberglass materials in automotive design.