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1960s Glas BMW at Terry Sather’s Garage in S. Austin

Written by Ken Altes

And, of course, Woody is with me.

BMW 2002 in West Dallas

Written by Ken Altes

One of the sweetest cars of the time. Looks as good today as when new.

On My Travels: Vintage Red Chinese Military Motorcycle in Amsterdam

Written by Ken Altes

As a part of my 2016 Worldwide Apology Tour, I traveled to Amsterdam, Austin’s wet dream. Immediately upon arrival, I was overtaken by hordes of self-satisfied people going every-which-way on bicycles, smoking pot and unapologetically living a libidinous lifestyle. (It has it’s merits although I like my sins leavened with a dash of guilt.) Should I have been surprised to discover this vintage Chinese military motorcycle and sidecar? I guess it’s a clone of a BMW.Vintage Chinese Military Motorcycle and sidecar in Amsterdam, Netherlands 4Vintage Chinese Military Motorcycle and sidecar in Amsterdam, Netherlands. data plateVintage Chinese Military Motorcycle and sidecar in Amsterdam, Netherlands, data plateVintage Chinese Military Motorcycle and sidecar in Amsterdam, Netherlands chinese textVintage Chinese Military Motorcycle and sidecar in Amsterdam, Netherlands instrumentVintage Chinese Military Motorcycle and sidecar in Amsterdam, NetherlandsVintage Chinese Military Motorcycle and sidecar in Amsterdam, Netherlands 1Vintage Chinese Military Motorcycle and sidecar in Amsterdam, Netherlands 3

BMW K100 Cafe Racer in Rome

Written by Ken Altes

A few blocks from my vacation apartment I found quite a serious piece of work. If I have identified it correctly as a BMW K100, it was built between 1982 and 1992, with 987 cc’s. It was a new engine design with the advantage that the power shaft comes out the back in line with the driveshaft – a very efficient design. Double overhead cams and electronic fuel injection make good, smooth power.BMW Cafe Racer in Rome Italy BMW Cafe Racer in Rome, Italy