GREAT GLASSPAR: DeSoto Hemi-Powered 1953 Glasspar G2 Fiberglass-Bodied Roadster | EP27

Three-on-the-tree, swoopy low slung doors and boat-inspired seats? Yes, please. Powered by a low-deck 1955 291ci DeSoto Hemi pushing 235 horsepower on 1940s Ford running gear, the lightweight fiberglass roadster raced at Laguna Seca by its original builder and owner of 60 years, Emilio Pistoresi. Now residing in the collection at Del Dios Motorclub, the very rare 1953 Glasspar G2 in its vibrant copper color is a weird experience in the modern world, testing Jeff Phillips' bravery as Nicole cruises San Diego's historic Del Dios Highway.
MORE ABOUT JEFF PHILLIPS:
Jeff formed Del Dios Motorclub from his personal car collection in an effort to keep history alive in the classic car world. His passion is hearing the stories of the cars and learning about their owners. Jeff frequently hosts car shows on his 10-acre historic estate in Escondido, California, and can be spotted on weekends at various Cars & Coffee events in the San Diego area.
INSTAGRAM: / deldiosmotorclub
WEBSITE: www.deldiosmotorclub.com
MORE ABOUT HATFIELD RESTORATIONS:
Correction... Gary Hatfield, NOT Ted! Hatfield Restorations was founded by Gary Hatfield over 25 years ago. Gary and his dedicated staff at Hatfield Restorations are responsible for the gorgeous work done on this Glasspar.
WEBSITE: www.hatfieldrestorations.com
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[@tim_bbq1008]

"Jeff, we're only doing 40." 🤗 You know Nicole does her homework when she knows so many details about the running gear before she shows up. What an elegant car. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

And thank you so much for watching...we appreciate it!!

[@josephianfranklin]

@@rsonweb2060 a little of both. I know I would. That was the mildest test drive of the series thus far, at least from what i have seen and remember. Truly epic. And because the unscripted dynamic banter was so well played, it really drew in the fans as though we were on the drive with y'all. Getting to peer inside another realm of automotive history, honestly-this episode sparked my soul, because I had no idea these cars even existed. So when Nicole and studios expose our minds even deeper into the flavor of car design... it totally washes away any troubles from the day before. So, thank you crew! Thank you artisans who hold fast to art and history. Brilliant stuff.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

@josephianfranklin thank you for the kind words!

[@pat8988]

I’ve never understood why people drive those old cars without seatbelts. That’s scary! He obviously fully understood the ramifications of no belts, but didn’t install them. ??? I grew up driving cars without belts, but I was glad when they started installing them at the factory as stock.

[@michaelguerin56]

@@pat8988Sammy Davis, the famous Bentley Le Mans driver and sometime Autocar Editor, reportedly survived a crash because he was thrown out of the car and subsequently refused to wear seatbelts, due to that experience. You need to remember that telescoping OR side-folding steering columns took a while to be adopted and many vehicles lacked the safety capsule approach up until quite recently. The Landrover Series I, II, III and original Defender vehicles are classic examples thereof. Also, if you ever wondered about the inspiration for that silly bodywork destroying gadget in the Grease movie, it may have been the damage caused to fabric bodies by knockoff hubs during car racing.

[@jamesengland7461]

Nicole There is no other channel that I don't just click and watch like this one. I reserve your videos for special times when I can, without distractions, take in every moment. You have a gift for showcasing the humanity and personality of every proud car owner, coupled with the joy of sharing their car with the world. Every episode is an event. You are a special person. Thank you, Nicole. You bless us. James

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much James!!!

[@SDMacMan]

The "again Jeff we're only doing 40" made me laugh. Jeff was afraid, very afraid. 😂

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

In all fairness...it's not easy to ride shotgun when someone else is driving your car!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@matschwarz9261]

This car is straight out of an comic!😂 Not many cars have fibreglass used but there is a downside to the leight weight or more like the "wrong" suspesion which xant handle this little weight and needs more... you even can hear this downside in his voice... Nicole yet again very proffesional and known to so many things...I love it when she tells the men new things which they didn't know. 😊❤

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching...we appreciate it!!

[@oddvin31]

"...again, we're only doin' 40..." cracked me up! 🤣. A nice little ride in a beautifull rare classic. Your knowledge about every presented car is as impressing as your enthuiasism is infectious! Kudos for ALWAYS creating GOOD vibes, having great content and interesting people. It's a real treat watching the vids...makes one happy! THX again Nicole 🤗

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

😁Thank you so much!! All of us here at Detour sincerely appreciate...and...you just made my day!!!

[@icampbell6156]

One of the coolest episodes. My dad had a Glasspar G3. I had no idea they made car bodies. So cool. Old school movie star class.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@ethanbowie3050]

this is not a car Nicole......................THIS IS ART. THIS IS A BAROQUE ART MASTERPIECE. thanks for this Nicole. it s a gift video 🖤❤🖤

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How nice!! We appreciate you watching!!

[@romanlightman2313]

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[@garylivingston9052]

Love that 1940 Ford steering wheel and column in that car. It is perfect!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We agree! Thank you for watching!!

[@JohnGood-fz3vm]

When I was 15, I bought a 56' Plymouth from one of the locals in our farming community! Since I didn't have my Driver's License yet & we lived on a farm, I proceeded to remove EVERYTHING except the front seat, the dash & we cut the roof just behind the front seat (in case it rained), & cut the exhaust just after the manifolds (for that open-header sound)! 🤣 It had a 267.5 cu. in. 2 Barrel V8 with a Push-Button Automatic Transmission from the Factory. We used to "tear-up the fields with it, tear-up the gravel-roads, pull-power turns on the gravel-roads & occasionally take it to HWY 23 & do "Brake-Stands" on the Pavement! 🤣 This is one of the vehicles that I learned to drive on & I "passed my Driving Test 1st Time Out"!😮 When I finally got my Driver's License, I wasn't really using this "jetney" very much, so I sold it to a friend from High School. He put the engine & transmission in a Rambler & he told me that it was a Great little engine, till one day his girlfriend's 14 yr. old sister "stole-it" & over-heated the engine & it was "toast" when she was done with it! 😭 BTW, I learned to drive a "Three on the Tree" when my dad gave me his old 57' Fargo Pkp. to use on the farm as "another jetney"!🤠

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for sharing with us...love it!!

[@moletrap2640]

The best part of the car is the exhaust note. Thwap-Thwap-Thwap. It's fantastic.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you like it...thank you for watching!!

[@CarVideoCzar]

Yep...thick and flappy. Love it.

[@johnashleyhalls]

Thank you for bringing so many amazing cars to us viewers. The terra cotta paint job matching the neighborhood roofing tiles speaks so much to the era of the car. That "3 on the tree" became natural to you so quickly, perhaps well editted? Nah, your driving skills are epic! My favorite part is that the owner/caretaker of the car is nervous about the speed at 40mph, as most people would be when feeling bias ply tires for the first time. Old Canadians will remember when temps fell below -10F and the contact patch of the tire would freeze flat and you could drive on "square" tires. Too COOL!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for sharing with us!! We appreciate you watching!!

[@stevenh5890]

Omg! I had a 65 Buick Sportwagon and always loved it and thought it was special. So glad to see a true aficionado can appreciate it!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@stevenh5890]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour great content 👌

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

on of my favorite cars

[@napoland9676]

What a neat car! Beautiful restoration. The 3 in the tree reminds me of when I used to work at a tire shop. A guy brought in an old Biscayne and my coworker couldn't figure it out. "It's an automatic, but it has a clutch pedal!" LOL. 🤣🤣🤣🤣Thankfully, my dad taught me how to drive column shift on an old Chevelle before he converted it to a 4 speed Muncie when I was a kid. And no...I'm not that old. I was just brought up around old cars.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I grew up in the 1950s-1960s and 'three on the tree' was the most favored option in manual transmissions.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...that's true! Thank you for watching!!

[@keithboyd1857]

Another awesome car video by Nicole ! Such a joy to watch and she is an inspiration to all woman that they can love cars as deeply as her ! GREAT JOB NICOLE ! love you !!!!!!!

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Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Wow, 70 years old! What a thing. Nice find Nicole. 😀

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Thank you...we're glad you like it!!

[@jonkinsley3815]

That’s a cool car! Have a great rest of your weekend Nicole.✌️😎🇺🇸

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you like it!! Enjoy your weekend as well!!!

[@there_is_nothing_here]

I knew it looks familiar. San Diego, I miss you so much. You'll always be in my heart❤

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@RebekahsZ]

Owner-thanks for showing you car! Nicole, thanks for being so good to the clutch and gears-your experience as a driver really shows.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

glad you enjoyed the car its all about history and people

[@randolfo1265]

Nicole Johnson, professional automobile enthusiast, monster truck racer, World Extreme Rock Crawling Competitor, has never driven a three on the tree? Well, there's a first time for everything! Keep showing us these amazing machines Johnson!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! We appreciate you watching!!

[@timothymulholland7905]

I have had a black 1979 Porsche 928 5-sp since 1999. Love it! So glad he has one.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Nice!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

I would love the 90 second story in a video we will be launching our web site to do that next week

[@gordonstroup882]

Nichole, as always, another awesome, classy, and elegant piece of American Automotive History! Thanks so much for everything that you can possibly do to entertain us, and opening up the minds of younger people to learn, enjoy, and possibly engineer another American Automotive Classic in the future. 😊❤❤

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Wow, thank you! We appreciate that!! Glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@CarVideoCzar]

Folks like Nicole and Jeff keep the flame alive. Best cars and best stories.

[@equteachme]

"awesome, classy, and elegant" I thought you were referring to Nicole for a second there. :)

[@kenlassiter3107]

Big old MOPAR fan, love those old HEMIS. Thanks for being so knowledgeable and enthusiastic with your show. You have a new fan.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks and welcome to our channel!! We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@morganvon5664]

"You're driving pretty fast". "We're doing 40". Hilarious!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching...glad you enjoyed it!!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

she thinks the speedometer works?

[@acardiac5983]

She’s a pro driver, calm down!

[@andrewjohnson7103]

Very classy and the crackle of that old hemi .... I could totally tune the world out driving that.

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

its fun

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@Joel-ci2wf]

Love the three on the tree 💖. Don't have to move your hands far from the steering wheel to shift gear

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching! We appreciate the comment!!

[@dcxplant]

"Have you ever been in the passenger seat?" I love that you ask this; What trust these owners have in you bag the "first times"! Great content again.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching..we're glad you enjoyed!!

[@buffdelcampo]

The steering wheel, column, and the shifter are 1940 Ford. In the early seventies I had a friend that had a Glasspar. It was on a 1941 Willys frame with a 312 Ford Y-block and Ford-o-matic transmission. I drove it a lot. It was lightweight and fun. Almost every car had bias ply tires and drum brakes back then, so it felt normal to me. This brings back some memories. Thanks!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@terranceolive6792]

The history and knowledge of this beauty is out standing and once again you have out done yourself with the people and the car

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@davidfearnhead5820]

What an excellent show! Love that you have such a knowledgeable host who lets the guest talk. And none of those multiple fast cuts which a the sign of a show lacking substance. Great job by all who put this together!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Wow, thank you! We sincerely appreciate that!!

[@RMhoneybadger]

Sublime editing, Nicole’s knowledge and chemistry with her guests make for watchable viewing every time!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate that!! Thank you for commenting!!

[@cybair9341]

I still have this 1953 book by Maurice Lannon in which he describes how to build a fiberglass car body. There are a few photographs of the Glasspar as an example. The book title was " Polyester and Fiberglass and information on some other plastics.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

How cool!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@chrisscoleri2341]

Your productions are hands-down, my favorite. It's the interesting vehicles, the in-depth interviews, the quality production, but most of all, Nicole's infectious enthuiasism. I really appreciate that you are a real car person who has the skills to drive anything and can push it, and not just a host who doesn't know much and only goes for a ride.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much...we sincerely appreciate that!! We're so glad you enjoy watching!!

[@jamesengland7461]

I've been so captivated with your onscreen interaction, Nicole, that I've neglected to give credit to your video team for their work to make this look so good. The hats really complement the color of the car, and the drone footage is sheer art! Great work, team!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Wow, thank you! We couldn't produce these episodes without our talented team!!!

[@wirekat]

Your shows are awesome. I think you found the coolest 70 year old car made. I love that you made Jeff nervous.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha...thank you for watching!!

[@michaelguerin56]

Thank you Nicole and Jeff. Beautiful properly restored car. Good to keep it genuine. Nice historical link between the Allard J2 and AC Cobra era.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! We appreciate you watching!!

[@jasonselinger]

Soooo beautiful! Great curves, great colour. What a genuine work of art. Thank you so much Nicole!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You are so welcome! We appreciate you watching!!

[@charlesyoung7436]

I agree that this car may have inspired the 1953 Corvette. But, how about the 1956 MG-A?

[@TerryVaughn-rj6tz]

I thought the car was pretty cool too. Oh, wait, you were talking about the car, not Nichole. Sorry, my error.

[@tvrduude]

Thank You again! For bringing me a car I know about.. but didn't really KNOW about. I knew of Glasspar and I was used to hearing about a 292 Hemi, but when I heard you referencing a 291 Hemi, I was intrigued as I know you know your stuff. Found the different Desoto size Hemis and gained some extra knowledge today! I also love that I know EXACTLY where the home/roads are and will keep my eyes peeled for some cool rides heading down Del Dios! Keep it up, Please!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for commenting..we appreciate you watching!! Glad to know you learned something new!!

[@markcorboy8528]

Another gem. I could watch these interviews all day they are so interesting. Well done again.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Much appreciated! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@ralphoard3187]

The steering wheel looks like a 1940 Ford wheel. Gorgeous car ❤👌👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you...glad you like it!!

[@bghoody5665]

Thanks for going out into the weeds a bit with the different types of DeSoto Hemi engines - sounds like you took Jeff to school a bit. Beautiful car - I'd never even heard of it til now so thanks for that as well. Another great episode.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Makes me feel old when some one says they never drove 3 on the Tree before. There was a time when it was about the most popular Transmission set up out there. I was born in 1961. The first cars I drove, all three on the Tree. My Fathers '49 Chevy .. his '61 Chevy Belaire 3 on the Tree with Born Warner overdrive 283 CI V-8 so you could drive it like a 5 speed. My Grandfathers 66 International pickup ..his 75 Chevy C-10 with 3 on the Tree and a straight 6 cylinder .. and the pickup that My High Schools Building Trades Class used was a C-10 Chevy with 3 on the tee too .

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing with us!! It was so much fun driving this car..The three on the tree was easier to learn than I expected...super cool experience!!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour I had to drive my Grandfathers International pickup across the hay field to pick up hay because at 9 years old I was not big enough to lift the hay bales. First gear is rather tall on my 3 speeds.. The Better option back in the day was the stick shift 4 speeds with a granny low. Under normal street driving you take off in second gear but the granny low was really handy on the farm ect.

[@robertlugo3388]

I currently own two Glasspars, and owned another before these two. The first one was the Mameco Glasspar, now restored by Mark Brinker and Hatfield Restorations. The second was built by John Knebel and has the Nash grill. It will be going on Bring a Trailer soon. The third is a single door body that had never been built.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

Wow really cool. Hatfield did the resto on this one I think he told me he bought it as a model for a restoration on the one he showed at pebble beach

[@Spiritof_76]

Now you are just bragging! What a beautiful design these were.

[@robertlugo3388]

The blue Pebble Beach car was mine for years. Mark and I made a deal, part of the deal being it was made like new. I wouldn't of let it go for a restomod. It is too important a car.

[@SnowDawg]

Another great episode and incredibly knowledgable owner. * The front view makes me think that Roger and Jessica Rabbit should be driving this. Thank you again for letting us hear the engine and not putting music over the purrrrrrrrrrr.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!! We appreciate that!!

[@patcaza6166]

season 3, here we come ! thanks Nicole and the team

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

And we thank you for the support!!

[@DBartWest]

Nice video. What an incredible, historical car. I remember that car.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching...glad you enjoyed!!

[@GregoryBamber]

Love the sound of a V8 especially the Hemi.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!

[@smavtmb2196]

Nicole I always look forward to these videos. Along with the featured vehicle your genuine enthusiasm, sense of humor and car knowledge is very enjoyable.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!! We appreciate you watching!!

[@tomcolegrove5491]

Once again, thanks for taking us along for the drive. (More! More! More!...)

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!!

[@johnbarker5009]

That little Hemi has an awesome sound to it. Btw, I also love the way the Chrysler-powered Ghia has a grill that looks like it came out of a 1971 Ford Torino.

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

Ford bought the Ghia brand around 1970

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for the comment!!

[@johnbarker5009]

@@DelDiosMotorClub that could explain it.

[@MarkBlance]

Gorgeous looking car. Excellent video.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you liked it! We appreciate you watching!!

[@blainekelley816]

Loved this episode! Such beautiful lines and the motor has a lovely snarl! Please go back and drive the Ghia and Ferrari #QueenMother 👍🏼

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for the thumbs up!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@gravelyman]

Great job driving the three on the tree. Really cool car there. I enjoyed the video 🔧👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks 👍!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@fresnokidsr]

Nicole and the car are simply Beautiful. Thank you for sharing another cool video featuring such an amazing car as the 1953 Glasspar. That was a good year my mom was born in 53. Have a good one Nicole. Have fun take care

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching!! Glad you enjoyed!!

[@espensmith9537]

Nice work with the the three on the tree, Nicole! The Glasspar looks amazing and I think it's sounds greate too whit the hemi! 👍 Cool garage , may be more too see?? Nice video 😊

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks so much! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@espensmith9537]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour You're welcome, always looking forward to watch your videos 😊

[@dannycalley7777]

NJ& Jeff .................thanks for the video !!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome!! Thank you for watching!!

[@mattpipes5106]

That was really cool, the Glasspar looks unreal… like a 3D render or something, drivable art. Wow!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching!!

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

Absolutely magnificent and fabulous DeSoto! Nothing compares to Hemi engine under the hood💪 Mopar or no car!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!

[@The_Repair_Shop]

Wow, more rolling history. As per the usual, Nicole knows her stuff. Thanks for featuring this super cool car.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! We really appreciate you watching!!

[@twc-projects]

1978 F150 with 3 on the tree is the first manual I drove as a teenager. You did great; like a pro as always.. 🙂

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@douglasburrows9764]

Love del dios highway and Hernandez hideaway. Amazing cars amazing garage

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@jeffnordman]

I had no idea this existed! Thank you so much for sharing this! Gorgeous car!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching...glad you like it!!

[@loekfelten548]

Very entertaining again. Such an interesting car and beautiful scenery 👍🏻

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@beware-9977]

I was flabbergasted to hear you neve driven s three on the tree before. Awesome automobile.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

It was definitely a first time!! We appreciate you watching!!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

she was amsome

[@EYSSEN2001]

Absolutely stunning car ! Great interview

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@violinmiata]

Jeff, we’re going 40. Jeff is freaking out. Jeff has a cool collection, really digging every video! I have a friend from violin making school named Jeff Phillips, not the same Jeff! But look him up if you want to see some realllly nice work and you like violins

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching and sharing with us!!

[@lonnies3960]

Nicole, I'm so proud of you! You just get right in there and do it. I'm so appreciative of how much you know about automotive history as well. This is a great episode and what a terrific gentleman the owner is too. When I was an very early teenager cars like this were being built in my home town from GlasSpar bodies and ones from other companies like Devin. Of course, I was hanging around trying to get them to let me help out, but they never did [SIGH]. Now, I'm doing my own from scratch. Maybe someday you'll be putting mine in an episode? Cheers.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching...we're so glad you enjoyed it!! Good luck with your build...that's great!!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

Love the Devin

[@chuckpierce3084]

My grand fathers Chevy C-10 pick up had a three on the tree. The nice thing is you have great mechanical sympathy for unique stuff and it shows in your ability to drive everything. This Glasspar was a gorgeous car. Nice find kiddo!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much...glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@davidkelsey2864]

Where art meets gasoline, they don't make them like this anymore sadly. Nicole you get to drive some of the sickest cars on the planet and meet the cool dudes that own them.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you...we appreciate you watching!!

[@DogAteMyPopcorn]

In 1954 Tony Curtis starred in the movie Johnny Dark. One of the cars in the film was a Glasspar G2, along with a Woodill Wildfire, Victress S1A, Lancer and Grantham Stardust. They used some famous racecar drivers such as Phil Hill as stuntmen. You can watch the movie on KZbin. I'm glad Nicole didn't watch it beforehand and get any ideas😁. Great video as usual Nicole, thanks!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Interesting....thanks for sharing!! I'm glad I didn't watch it beforehand as well...haha! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

great movie I have watched it several times

[@keithosterkamp6207]

It’s fun to watch someone’s first interaction with a 3 on the tree shifter because that’s what I learned on as a teen. Great knowledge on all these auto details. Another excellent video!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you...glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jimcabezola3051]

I never took these cars seriously...until now! You made that car come to life! You talked about DeSoto Hemis. Everybody goes onand on about Chrysler, Dodge and later on, Plymouth Hemis. It was nice to hear what DeSoto did with their Hemis. I'm amazed this engine wore two different manifolds in its career; I suppose dual quads aren't as good on the street as a single carb setup. Your comparison of this car's beautiful copper shade as complementing the orange roofs of the homes in the area is just spot on! It was fun to see a "Seat belts? Who needs 'em!" car being enjoyed with such gusto as you and Jeff did. Absolute aces, you are! Hoping to watch you enjoy more driving! Aloha.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Wow...thank you so much!! We're glad you enjoyed watching..we appreciate it!!

[@scottimusgarrett15]

I've known about these cars since I was a pup, because it crossed the hot-rod / sports car boundary, and was featured in all the magazines. Really f#€king cool to see such a perfect example in motion. Very influential car; you're so fortunate to be able to drive all of this fantastic machinery, Nicole! Many, many kudos to you and your crew!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦 P.S. I'm not that old; I used to collect old Road & Track and Hot Rod mags...😂

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching...glad you enjoyed!!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

glad you enjoyed the car Hatfield Restorations did a great job

[@scottimusgarrett15]

​@DelDiosMotorClub not to mention the rest of the cars! I love how eclectic the collection is. And, I love the 928, even though I'm an air-cooled pervert! Thanks for sharing your cars!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

i am eclectic and love all the cars@@scottimusgarrett15

[@FuriousMess]

What a beautiful car and cool owner. Great episode

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for watching!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

thanks

[@user-tk6bx7iv6x]

I had a 1958 Glaspar car topable dinghy I used when I worked on Santa Catalina Island, Two Harbors boat shop. I ran an 8 hp Tohatsu on it. I've owned several Glaspar boats but that car topable was my favorite and I'd bet it would sit on top a Cadillac. Never knew he made a sweet car too!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Very interesting...thank you for your comment!!

[@JamesLaserpimpWalsh]

Lovely lines in that car. Beautiful. Thanks Nicole. Good vid.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes..it really is a beautiful car!! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@magnoliav12]

My mother had a DeSoto, but hers was more modest. I remember us kids sitting in it and playing with the push button transmission switches.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@donparker1823]

You know car history like Jay Leno Nicole! I learned to drive on a $50 1939 Plymouth coupe that had a 3 on the tree. Then on a 1963 Ford wagon that had the same kind of shifter. That DeSoto has a great sound. Well done, great episode.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much...we're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@patrickkillilea5225]

Jeff you are the Man dude! Huge props! Three on the Tree, is how I learned to dive in my Mom's 1962 Ford Falcon Wagon.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

GORGEOUS car(and driver)!!❤ When I started driving, all I wanted to drive were manuals. "3 on the tree" is cool to drive and with a bench seat, that special someone can snuggle up beside you!! Maybe the only reason for no seatbelts, LOL! Currently driving a six speed and once in a while wish I had a 7th......✌🇨🇦

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Love it!! Thank you for sharing with us!! We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@EYE_SPIDER]

What an awesome collection!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

It really is! Thank you for watching!

[@michaelabrams1244]

It really does remind me a bit of my dad's 54 Vette. It really makes one think about the various influences and who was looking at whose designs. Such cool history. Thanks again for another great video.

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

54 Corvette great car

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching...we appreciate it!!

[@johnnyo5993]

You find the coolest vehicles...every show is my new favorite🤗🤗 😊👍🇺🇸🏁🏴‍☠️

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much...we appreciate that!!

[@brettjones5041]

awesome Nicole what a beauty and the sound blew my brain

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching...glad you enjoyed it!!

[@billhacks]

I love this show! Thanks Nicole.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate that!! Thank you for watching!!

[@ianbarber311]

Oh, there you are... Been wondering. Great to see!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!!

[@lamartya.4042]

I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one that loves the 928. Such a great car. Can we see you drive and love it someday?

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for watching!! We agree...the 928 is super cool!!

[@MrMrBigro]

Wow Nicole another great video and I love your outfit at the beginning you look fabulous

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate it!!

[@Ronbc000]

In 1948 my dad purchased 2 Ford Mercury sedans. How I remember the bloody awful front beam axle and rear end skipping down the tarmach. I managed my drivers licence in the vehicle @ 14! My Dad then foolishly allowed me to compete at local car club events. Golden moments.😋🙃😃

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for sharing with us...good memories!

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

This thing is cool. And I even like the color.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you like it...we appreciate you watching!

[@there_is_nothing_here]

This guy doesn't seem to be just a collector but a connoisseur

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

thanks I think

[@GaryGueths]

The unique cars you show are always worth the watch, THANK YOU.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you...we appreciate you watching!!!

[@noisemodule]

Very cool car, Nicole. probably way cooler than a Sherpa... My initial reaction was "looks like a '58 Corvette and an Austin Healy had a baby" and then I thought, "wait, maybe its more like an Austin Healy and this thing birthed a '58 Corvette..." and then to hear Jeff wax poetic about the possibility of Carol Shelby seeing this Glasspar while he was racing in the late 50s and then 10 years later we got the Cobra. I guess my hot take wasn't so off base and, in a way, indicates what a piece of history this is. Great start to what I can only assume will be an even better season.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're glad you enjoyed watching!! Love the comment..thank you!!!

[@brocluno01]

Love this episode. Love the car and your presentation. I'm old enough to have driven a Glasspar Autopia cars at Disneyland 😊 I have one of the last of the transition Glasspar boats - 62 Citation. Last of the runabouts with real mahogany molded into the interior. Glasspar made many really good products.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

So cool! Thank you for watching!!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

your boats sound awsome

[@robertbass9032]

Guess I "drove" my first Glasspar back in the late 50s and early 60s. Engine was a little smaller and somewhat less energetic. Had to keep to the 1 lane ;) We moved to Anaheim the year after D-land opened. Great looking Car !!! (spent a few weeks at Del Dios and The Bridges when each was in their construction state...)

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

wow you know what the Glasspar was

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@MrCobraLynnPark]

Another great Nicole Johnson video.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yay, thank you Lynn!!!

[@jb5music]

That was a great bit of little trivia I could have easily missed. Rosemary Clooney was one of the owners.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@rayisland23]

Beautiful Lines, Amazing History, Great Video,Thank You

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you too! We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@johnlee7085]

Another fabulous car and such a great job showing it as well as talking with the owner about it. Reminds me of the dandelion car (yes, I know I butched the name) and another one like it. Not that you will ever run out of vehicles to highlight, but there’s ever a pandemic or some family situation that prevents you from getting out to showcase a new vehicle, maybe you could do a summary video of your 10 favorites or something like that.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!! Thank you for the comment!!

[@steveogee7458]

Men don't generally realize how capable you are . It makes them neverous. They won't STFU. i want to hear your grove. The revs. Love the content. Well produced. Big respect and admiration, Steveo Gee. Great drive.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@DelDiosMotorClub]

I am nervous in the passenger seat no matter who is driving..