1941 Cadillac Custom in North Austin Today
Basically stock but with disc brakes and modified Chevy 454 big block making about 500 hp. Also, electric windows and AC.
Tag: 1940s
Jesse’s 1941 Ford Business Coupe For Sale
Jesse owns Davis Rod and Cycle on S. Lamar, link at right. PS. This car is now sold.
1949 International KB-5 Truck in Manor, Texas
This has a flathead (sidevalve) Green Diamond 233 cu. in. six cylinder engine. And 4 speed “crash” (non-synchromesh) transmission. Reputation as reliable, low-cost workhorses.
Early 40s Chevrolet Custom Pickup with 505 HP at Lonestar Round Up
This recent Corvette small block LS7 engine has 427 cu. in. and is hand-built by the General Motors Performance Build Center. This car was driven to the show from New Orleans.
The Ugliest Car at Lonestar Round Up: Desoto Custom
Overheard the owner saying that he was asked why he built such an ugly car. He answered that his intent was to build a car and it turned out ugly.
1925 Bugatti Type 35A at COTA Vintage Races Last Fall
Jewel-like engineering with a 3 valve per cylinder, 2.0 liter overhead cam straight-8 engine. Could rev to 6000 RPM, 95 HP.
