La Dawri Coachcraft was a maker of fiberglass sports car bodies, including the Conquest (aka Cavalier). You could think of them as a kit car, but if you bought one, all you got was the body. The company began… more»
La Dawri
Jul 12, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Quality Kit Car Project: 1957 La Dawri Conquest
Kit cars can tend to occupy an uncomfortable area in the automotive world. They can lack the desirability of some classics, while their build quality can be sadly lacking. This 1957 La Dawri Conquest could be an exception to… more»
Feb 12, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare Roadster: La Dawri Project Car
In the history of the Automobile, many nameplates have come and gone, some with more notoriety than others. The name La Dawri is rather unknown to many, but we present to you today a rough example of one, and… more»
Aug 19, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Fiberglass Time-Capsule: 1960 La Dawri
This is a fantastic and almost unique offering. When did you last see a La Dawri Conquest, let alone one in largely time-capsule condition (albeit with a seized engine)? This one can be found here on eBay in Alvaton,… more»
Jul 31, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Canada’s Corvette: La Dawri Daytona
Known for making Canada’s first fiberglass car, La Dawri Coachcraft offered a surprising array of bodies that could be purchased as kits and mated to a variety of underpinnings. This LaDawri Daytona offered here on craigslist utilizes a 1970 Corvette… more»
Jan 1, 2015 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Smiling Roadster: 1962 La Dawri Sebring
How could you not love a car with this visage! Obviously just happy to be rescued from being off the road since 1978, this rare fiberglass kit car from the early 60’s is eager for a new home. It… more»
Jan 7, 2013 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Rare Glass: 1962 La Dawri Daytona
In the ’50s and ’60s, many people in the automotive world thought that fiberglass would be the next big thing and even GM saw its potential. Today fiberglass is primarily seen as a cheap material to build kit cars… more»
Mystery 1963 LaDawri Daytona
We usually don’t get too excited about fiberglass specials, but when we find a LaDawri we get excited. We featured a 1959 LaDawri Daytona project car about a month ago. This one is currently located in South Butler New… more»
1959 LaDawri Daytona Project
This project may not appeal to everyone, but there is something intriguing about these fiberglass specials. LaDawri operated out of California and was very successful during the 50’s and 60’s. In fact, at one time LaDawri was one of… more»
