Author Archives: Ken Altes

Custom 1960 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan with Outstanding Paint

Written by Ken Altes

This beauty was parked on E Austin outside the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show.1960 Ford Custom in Austin Texas1960 Custom Ford Sedan in Austin TXCustom 1960 Ford in East Austin, TXIMG_8036

Street Capture: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Sedan in N. Austin

Written by Ken Altes

Very handsome 1957 Ford Fairlane 500, pic taken by Victor E.  Thanks, Victor!1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Sedan in Austin Texas1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Sedan in Austin TXScreen Shot 2015-10-08 at 11.33.39 PM

1960 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan

Written by Ken Altes

I learned to drive in Pittsburg, Texas, on a 1946 Ford flatbed truck and a 1960 Ford sedan.  I photographed this one in central East Austin, Texas.  Note the Half Moon headlight chrome covers, first used during WWII to hinder detection by aerial reconnaissance and bombers. Also, they were used to protect headlamps from damage in combat environments, and to protect the headlights for race cars.  To me, they are just cool.1960-ford-two-door-custom-in-austin-tx-atxcarpics-com1960-ford-two-door-custom-in-austin-tx-atxcarpics-com-front