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1959 Lister-Chevrolet at Austin’s Vintage Races

Written by Ken Altes

Caught this last October at COTA. Lister was a British car manufacturer, made a number of race cars in the 1950s and later. This  race car body was designed by aerodynamicist Frank Costin for the 1959 season, powered by a 331 cu. in. Corvette engine.  However, it was immediately made obsolete by the new rear-engined Cooper race cars.Lister-Chevrolet Vintage Race car in Austin TXLister-Chevrolet Vintage Race car in Austin TX.COTAJPGLister-Chevrolet Vintage Race car in Austin TexasLister-Chevrolet Vintage Race car in Austin TX emblem

Reader Submission: Billy’s Daily Drive, a 1947 Ford Rat Rod

Written by Ken Altes

Billy sent these pictures of his modified 1947 Ford. It has a “454 cu.in big block, 400 turbotrans, 10 bolt rear, black diamond interior from the 60’s.” Great looking car. He also sent this picture of his 1976 Harley FXE.  Thank you Billy for sending these great photos — I’ll post interesting local cars, motorcycles or trucks our readers want to share — send them in.Billy's 1947 Ford Rat Rod in Austin TexasBilly's 1947 Ford Rat Rod in Austin TX engine 454 ciBilly's 1976 Harley Davidson FXE in Austin TXBilly's 1947 Ford Rat Rod in Austin TX