Category: 1950s
Circa 1955 Studebaker Truck in S. Austin, Texas
At an earlier location of the venerable Austin Speed Shop. 50s Studebaker pickups are my favorites.
1952 Packard 200 Deluxe Touring Sedan in Texas
1952 Packard 200 Deluxe Touring Sedan, powered by 288ci straight-eight paired with a two-speed automatic transmission. I photographed it at Austin’s Lonestar Round Up custom car show. I think it’s happy to see you!
Mild Custom 1950 Ford in Central S. Austin, Texas
These Cadillac wheel covers are a great touch on this 1950ish Ford custom, probably a Club Coupe or Business Coupe.
Road Trip: 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan in Idaho
This Idaho 1956 DeSoto Fireflite 4-Door sedan is powered by a 291ci Hemi V8 making 185 hp, propelling its 4000 lbs to 60 mph in ten seconds, topping out at about 105 mph and getting
1954 Ford Skyliner Hardtop in Chappell Hill, Texas
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
1951 Ford Country Squire Woody Wagon in NW Austin.
1951 was the last year for real wood. Powered by the venerable flathead V8.
Jason’s Custom 1954 Chevrolet Pickup in S. Austin
I took a bunch of pics of this very nice 1954 Chevy pickup for Jason to list on eBay.
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop “Sport Coupe” in Central Texas
Lovely 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop – Chevy called them “Sport Coupes” – in Buda, Texas, at the relocated Murphos hot rod fab shop.
