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Old Austin: Yellow Cab on June 28, 1949 – Unknown Make

Written by Ken Altes

Is that the Congress Ave. Bridge? And, what kind of car is this??yellow-cab-austin-tx-photographed-june-28-1949

Old Austin: White Super Power Trucks, 401 Colorado St

Written by Ken Altes

This picture was taken about 1950, I think, and shows two White trucks, likely WC-22s. They were made from at least 1947, running at least ten years. I was not able to find enough info on this truck, although it’s, IMO, one of the coolest trucks ever. mack-wc-22-truck-401-colorado-austin-tx

Old Austin: Checker and Yellow Cabs in 1958

Written by Ken Altes

News photo of two 1958 Chevrolets in Austin, taken on April 15, 1958.Checker Cab & Yellow Cab, Austin TX, April 15, 1958

Old Austin: Magnolia Mobilgas Service Station at 2901 Cherrywood Rd

Written by Ken Altes

This station is still there. The White 3000-Series truck was introduced in 1949.ew Magnolia Mobilgas service station at 2901 Cherrywood Rd. (intersection of Cherrywood Rd.  aa