Mighty 1955 Pirsch Fire Truck at Law Office in Georgetown, TX
Really impressive, Engine No. 6 from Canton, Ohio. Last two photos are period photos of this very truck at its first assignment in Canton.
Day: February 16, 2022
Rare 1959 Factory 4×4 Ford F100 with Diesel Power
This very interesting third generation Ford F100 features factory four wheel drive. Before this, outside suppliers fitted the 4×4 system after truck assembly. Introduced in 1959, Ford beat GM and Dodge to this factory option.
Jaguar XKE in SW Austin
This XKE is an early example — the headlights under glass covers. An absolute classic.
1940 Cadillac at Green Pastures in S. Austin
I chased this Caddy down the street, ended up at this fine old restaurant transporting a wedding couple going to a celebration.
1935 Pirrung Special FWD Indy Race Car at Circuit of the Americas
Built by three-time Indy 500 winner Wilber Shaw, the first appearance of the epic Offenhauser DOHC 4 cylinder race engine, based on the world-beating Miller race engine. Shaw drove it to second place at the
$1 Million Ferrari F40 Supercar at Ferrari store on N. Lamar
Not for sale but on loan from a friend of Austin’s Ferrari dealership, this is a really significant car. At the time of its debut, it was the first production car to break 200 mph.
