Author Archives: Ken Altes

1937 Pontiac De Luxe Six Two Door Sedan

Written by Ken Altes

Advertised as “America’s Finest Low-Priced Car,” this 1937 Pontiac De Luxe Six Two Door Sedan was in Austin at the Lonestar Round Up custom car show. A straight eight was also available.

1937 Pontiac De Luxe Six Two Door Sedan at the Lonestar Round Up custom car show in Austin, Texas. Advertised as “America’s Finest Low-Priced Car.”

1940 Ford Street Rod at Bastrop Car Show

Written by Ken Altes

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George Barris Custom: 1967 Oldsmobile “Mannix” Custom Toronado Roadster

Written by Ken Altes

I got this pic at an auction in Monterey, California, during the week of Pebble Beach concours, Concorso Italiano show and many other events. Mannix was an American detective television series set in Los Angeles that ran from 1967 to 1975, starring Mike Conners. This Oldsmobile was customized by the famous George Barris, of Barris Kustom Industries.