Old Austin: Helmer Johnson’s Magnolia Mobil Service Station at 2901 Cherrywood Road in 1950s
The building is still there, now Gene Johnson Automotive – thanks to Google Streetview:
Category: Old Austin
Historic Austin: 1931 Rolls Royce Owned by Roy Butler and Floyd L. Raymond
Below this picture on a facebook page, the dialogue below is pretty intriguing. Mention of a Nash dealership, Butler Chevrolet, a Pontiac dealership, Roy Butler Lincoln Mercury, and, most tantalizingly one from Whit Adams: “I’m
TV Show Route 66 Filmed Episode in Austin, 1961
Even Stones Have Eyes, aired March 30, 1962, with Martin Milner and George Maharis, the first part was filmed in Austin. Their characters stayed at 1804 Lavaca, still there, looking pretty much the same. Check
Historic S. Austin Auto Parts Store on S. Congress Ave.
Anyone know anything about this picture, or these fellows? This same address, 5001 S. Congress Ave, is the current location of Austin Express Auto Parts.
We’re in the News! Check out Austin Statesman Article
Check out Statesman newspaper article on me and ATX Car Pics written by Michael Barnes.