Author Archives: Ken Altes

1968 Cadillac Eldorado in N. Dallas

Written by Ken Altes

One of my favorite cars. Love the sharp-edged styling and burly engine and FWD. I think GM had a great decade in the 60s, from the rear engined, turbocharged Corvair, the aluminum V8 for Oldsmobile (that Rover used for decades), the IRS for the same Olds/Pontiac compact, an OHC six for the Pontiac Tempest, to this Toronado/Eldorado front drive system that is so sturdy that it was used under GM motorhomes in the 70s. Technical innovations aside, many great looking cars were offered, such as the 1964 Riviera, second gen Corvair and the Corvettes. Add to this list if you can.

1951 Chevrolet DeLuxe Business Coupe in NW Austin

Written by Ken Altes

Terrific condition but I don’t think the visor helps gas mileage. Check out the scruffy pup under the rear.

1968 Ford Ranchero at Luckenbach Motorcycle Show

Written by Ken Altes

This 1968 Ford Ranchero is a fourth generation example in a run of Rancheros from 1957 to 1979, just over half a million built in that time. Many engines were available, from 250 cu.in six, to the 428 Cobra Jet.

Mild Custom 1956 Chevrolet – Check the Paint!

Written by Ken Altes

I was delighted to see this beautiful 1956 Chevrolet custom in Payne Springs, Texas, near Cedar Creek Lake, southeast of Dallas, while coming home from Dallas – the long way. Love the blue drum brakes (doesn’t have to be discs to have color), the taillight with a bowtie, and the very subtle flames on the front. Clean!