Category: 1950s
Old Austin: Downtown Parking Lot in 1952
Ralph Yarborough was a liberal Texas politician, ran for Texas governor in 1952 and 1954, and served as US senator from 1957 to 1971. Wikipedia says: “He was the only southern senator to vote for
1959 Chevrolet El Camino in S. Austin
This one is really nice. See contact info at right for Dave’s Perfection Automotive on S. 1st Street in the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood.
1954 Accident in Jefferson County
This accident between a hot rod and a jeep resulted in a fatality. This contemporary newspaper picture shows officer Tommy Baxter standing behind the scene.
Land Rover Four Wheel Drive Station Wagon in S. Central Austin
The first prototype for the Land Rover in 1947 was built on a Jeep chassis and axles by the Rover Company, merging with British Leyland Motor Corporation in 1967, later taken over by British Aerospace.
Simca 6 at Motoreum in NW Austin
Incredible range of collector cars at Motoreum. This rare French Simca 6 was made between 1947 and 1950, based on the Fiat Topolino. Fiat controlled Simca. Powered by 570 cc straight four cylinder engine, making
1958 Ford Pickup on S. Congress Ave.
This is the work truck for Design & Manufacturing, driven to Jo’s by its CEO, Brian Simpson. Visit their website for some cool projects. Brian said the truck is mainly stock but it does sound
1950 Ford Sedan in South Austin
Has a V8 emblem at the middle of the grille.
