Category: 1970s
1972 Mustang Mach 1 on S. Lamar Blvd.
At Beck Electric, where I often find interesting cars.
1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona at Austin Auction
Motostalgia staged an auction on the grounds of the Long Center on Auditorium Shores at Lady Bird Lake. The star of the proceedings was this 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, featuring body by Scaglietti, powered
Dodge Medium Duty Truck in S. Austin
This truck has been there for a long time, and check out the Olds Cutlass next to it. I was not able to learn the year or the exact model, but it’s something like a
1973 Buick Riviera in S. Austin
I found this stylish Riviera at Dave’s Perfection Automotive on S. 1st. These big, luxurious cars are powered by smog-strangulated 455 cu.in. V8s making just about 230 hp, or so. Almost look customized stock and
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Field Halfway to Bastrop on 71
Looking pretty good. The 70s were rough for Rolls: Quality was the pits and the cars were nightmares to keep on the road.
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.
1971 Pontiac GTO in N. Austin
Would have a 400 or 455 cu. in. V8.