My Best Original Pics of the Coolest, Best, Weirdest Cars & Trucks on My Travels
“MR38 Delahaye Fire Engine – 1911 Type 43A Chassis. 1911 marks the earliest transition to self-propelled fire apparatus, powered by a Delahaye four-cylinder engine. Body and equipment was outfitted by Carrosserie et de Charronnage, Paris,
Met Jalopy Joe at a drug store in far S. Austin. Chatted him up. Now retired, he built hot rods for decades in the SF area. He pointed out a number of subtle details revealing
This Merc was on display at last weekend’s fabulous Lonestar Round Up car show. Good looking, very low mileage (58k) original car, pretty rare at only 7565 made. Strong 260 cu. in. V8 and Merc-o-Matic,
Revival Cycles in East Austin, link at right.
Can’t tell if this is a 1946, ’47 or ’48. In any case, a real premium car waiting it’s turn at restoration or customization.