Category: 1970s
Jensen-Healey at Ron Shimek’s Shop in N. Austin
The Jensen-Healey was the best selling Jensen, producing about 10,500 from 1972 to 1976. Weighted about 2400 lbs, powered by a Lotus engine. See link at right for Ron Shimek’s specialty shop, Austin’s British car
1977 Suzuki GS750 for sale at Davis Rod & Cycle
The Suzuki GS750 was successfully raced. Jesse is a motorcycle racer and has a very successful motorcycle and car fabrication shop in N. Central Austin, with special painting skills. He is selling this low mileage,
Volvo 1800ES in Travis Heights in S. Austin
The Volvo 1800ES made 125 hp, but only 8077 were imported from 1972 to 1974. I like station wagons and I really like this one.
1974 Laverda 750SF at Handbuilt Motorcycle Show
This expensive, long legged late 1960s Italian design, badged American Eagle for US, was favored by Evel Knievel for his tricks until he got a new sponsor, Harley Davidson. He set a record jumping 17
1970 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight in Central East Austin
The Ninety Eight shared its body with Cadillac and the Buick Electra. Wheelbase of 127″ and a Rocket 455 cu. in. V8 rated at 365 hp. Front disc brakes. I’ve found a lot of good
