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Category: 1950s

Category: 1950s

Custom Early 50s Mercury at Mercury Charlie's in N. Austin

Custom Early 50s Mercury at Mercury Charlie’s in N. Austin

4 July, 2013 Ken Altes 2 Comments

This car is at least half way into a full customization – has custom front suspension, multiple carbs, headers, chopped. This will be a fabulous car.  Mercury Charlie’s work is hardcore but Charlie and staff

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1950 Ford at Murphos in Austin TX

1950 Ford at Murpho’s in S. Austin

1 July, 2013 Ken Altes 0 Comments

This car is behind the 8 ball.  Murpho came to Austin from California a couple of years ago and established in impressive business doing high quality custom work.  He has added a lot to Austin’s

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1951 Packard Convertible in Austin TX at Murphos

1951 Packard Convertible in Austin at Murphos

29 June, 2013 Ken Altes 0 Comments

This is Murpho’s newest project. Original flathead straight eight replaced by 1956 Packard V8. These were well-built cars. Here is the same car for sale earlier.  See permanent link for Murpho’s Rods and Customs at

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Two Tone 1950s Rover P4 75 MkII

Two Tone 1950s Rover P4 75 MkII

27 June, 2013 Ken Altes 0 Comments

Front of car could have been designed by Mack Trucks. Rear design not so strong IMO.

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1953 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing in Austin TX

Epic, Seminal 300SL Gullwing at Mercedes Dealership

26 June, 2013 Ken Altes 2 Comments

Is there a more iconic car? This 1954ish Mercedes 300SL Gullwing has very low mileage but no driveshaft.  Based on the very successful 1952 W194 race car,  it was the first car with direct fuel injection,

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