Old Texas: Ford Dealership in Taylor, Texas, in 1926
This vintage picture shows a rare 1903 Ford and a ‘new’ Model T. The Smith Motor Company was located at 406 Talbot Street, in Taylor, Texas. Picture was taken in 1926.
Author: Ken Altes
On My Travels: Putting on the Ritz at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como
I finagled a ticket to the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, in Cernobbio, Italy, where I was privileged to purchase a $35 club sandwich whilst hobnobbing with a much better crowd than I’m used to, and
On My Travels: Yellow DeLorean DMC12 in Berlin
Wasn’t one of the appeals of the DeLorean that the stainless steel body was not painted? Curious. About 8500 of these disappointing cars were built from 1981-83. Berlin, by the way, has a very strong
On My Travels: Citroen DSpecial in Amsterdam
I found a bunch of Citroens in Amsterdam, this one the rustiest but most interesting. I believe the DSpecial is from about 1970. One of my favorite designs.
On My Travels: 1970 Buick LeSabre in Amsterdam
A unexpected example of American elegance in the land of rationality, but somehow seemed at home.