Author Archives: Ken Altes

Carbon Criminal: My Next Pickup, International MXT in ATX

Written by Ken Altes

This mammoth 2008 International MXT pickup makes me question whether the earth really needs me to adopt a responsible, carbon neutral lifestyle.

Bigger than life at 10,000 lbs., a six liter diesel V8, an Allison auto transmission and 4×4.

Wondering what kind of business I could get into to justify this truck.  Also, why do I want to say, “My pickup is bigger than yours?” 2008 International MXT Pickup for sale Austin TX front 2008 International MXT Pickup for sale Austin Texas

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1960 Lincoln Hardtop Coupe in ATX

Written by Ken Altes

Discovered at a used car lot just west of Austin on Hwy 290, these Lincolns have a 131 in. wheelbase and a 430 cu. in. MEL engine.1960 Lincoln Coupe Austin TX front 1960 Lincoln Coupe Austin TX rear1960 Lincoln Coupe Austin TX dash instruments1960 Lincoln Coupe Austin TX for sale1960 Lincoln Coupe Austin Texas

1954 Ford Skyliner Hardtop in Chappell Hill, Texas

Written by Ken Altes

The 1954 Ford Skyliner is a 2-door hardtop with a tinted acrylic glass panel in the front section of the roof.  Available with the new 223 cu. in. straight-six and the 239 cu. in. OHV engine.

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