Old Austin: White Super Power Trucks, 401 Colorado St

Written by Ken Altes

This picture was taken about 1950, I think, and shows two White trucks, likely WC-22s. They were made from at least 1947, running at least ten years. I was not able to find enough info on this truck, although it’s, IMO, one of the coolest trucks ever. mack-wc-22-truck-401-colorado-austin-tx

El Toro Cubano, Mysterious Black Rat Rod Tractor Trailer with Custom Harley Aboard — What’s the Story??

Written by Ken Altes

Two weeks ago, motoring into New York City to spend Thanksgiving with my daughter and extended family, I slowed down to get a better look, and pictures, of this impressive, custom, black (long wheelbase) tractor trailer. Cool as it was, it had a bonus: A custom motorcycle (Harley Davidson?) perched between the cab and the trailer.  On the back of the cab was a large graphic saying: El Toro Cubano, Aug. 3, 1923 – Mar. 31, 2015, and Size Does Matter II. What does it all mean? Also, notice the windshield visor is pushed almost to the glass, covering most of it. The custom motorcycle has number 69 on it and HARD on the gas tank. UPDATE: After I posted a note about it on Facebook, Chad Switzer identified it as an East Coast Large Cars truck (such a weird name). Chad explained that this Peterbuilt was modified perhaps as many as 15 years ago, and was named, ‘Awesome Pete — Project 350.’ — it has a 350″ wheelbase — and has been further modified since this youtube video was made.)el-toro-cubano-motorcycle-rat-rod-tractor-trailer-full-view el-toro-cubano-motorcycle-rat-rod-tractor-trailer-view-motorcycle el-toro-cubano-motorcycle-rat-rod-tractor-trailer-detail el-toro-cubano-motorcycle-rat-rod-tractor-trailer-motorcycle-harley el-toro-cubano-motorcycle-rat-rod-tractor-trailer-windshield-visorel-toro-cubano-motorcycle-rat-rod-tractor-trailer-motorcycle-detail

 

 

1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona at Austin Auction

Written by Ken Altes

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 by 4.4 liter V12, spinning out 352 hp. This is a million dollar car. 1972-ferrari-365-gtb4-daytona-in-austin-texas 1972-ferrari-365-gtb4-daytona-in-austin-tx

1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Convertible in Chappell Hill

Written by Ken Altes

Whiz Motors in Chappell Hill always has really interesting collector cars for sale. This Dynamic 88 is not still listed on their website, but many cool cars are. It’s powered by a 371 cu. in Rocket V8 with 240 hp. Chappell Hill is 100 miles east of Austin on 290.img_8578 img_8571