Glascar (United States) - AllCarIndex

Glascar was an American automotive brand founded by Bob Tucker in Richmond, Indiana, in 1956. The brand emerged from Tucker's passion for customizing vehicles, particularly his work on a 1953-55 Chevrolet Corvette, which served as the basis for the Glascar kit car.

The design of the Glascar featured distinctive elements, including a pair of rear fins and headlights that were relocated into the grille, giving it a unique aesthetic. The company offered a tubular chassis that utilized Ford suspension components, and customers had the option to equip their vehicles with either Oldsmobile or Ford flathead V8 engines.

Tucker's business model aimed to provide flexibility to customers, allowing them to purchase completed cars or kits at various stages of completion, with the price for finished models set around $2,500. Glascar represented a niche in the kit car market during its brief existence, appealing to automotive enthusiasts looking for customization and performance.