Author Archives: Ken Altes

1940 Cadillac at Green Pastures in S. Austin

Written by Ken Altes

I chased this Caddy down the street, ended up at this fine old restaurant transporting a wedding couple going to a celebration.

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1935 Pirrung Special FWD Indy Race Car at Circuit of the Americas

Written by Ken Altes

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 Indianapolis 500 in 1935.  Great story, exquisite workmanship, great car.  Front wheel drive. 1935 Pirrung Special Vintage Indy Race Car, Austin TX 1935 Pirrung Special Vintage Indy Race Car, Austin TX Two Man Cockpit 1935 Pirrung Special Vintage Indy Race Car, Austin TX history 1935 Pirrung Special Vintage Indy Race Car, Austin TX detail 1935 Pirrung Special Vintage Indy Race Car, Austin TX COTA

1941 Cadillac in Far E. Dallas

Written by Ken Altes