Old Austin: Downtown Parking Lot in 1952
Ralph Yarborough was a liberal Texas politician, ran for Texas governor in 1952 and 1954, and served as US senator from 1957 to 1971. Wikipedia says: “He was the only southern senator to vote for
Tag: 1940s
1948 Plymouth Sedan in East Austin
At J. Colunga’s Body and Paint shop, 2900 E. Cesar Chavez, at Pleasant Valley. John said it was a fake cop car. Could be a ’47 or ’48.
Late 1940s Chrysler in Far East Austin
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Lonestar Round Up Today and Tomorrow
My favorite car event of the year but I’ll have to miss it this year because I’m in Sicily on an extended vacation. Here are some favorite pics from earlier Lonestar Round Ups.
1948 Pontiac Streamliner Hearse
Robert Falcon, owner of Affordable Burial and Cremation Service, serving the Austin area and Killeen, sent in these fantastic pics of his 1948 Pontiac Streamliner Hearse by Superior Coach of Lima, OH. Thanks Robert!
1947 GMC Cabover in E. Austin
Found this gem on E. Cesar Chavez.
1946 Ford 4×4 Panel Truck at Motoreum in NW Austin
I think this truck was sold at their Motostalgia auction. I learned to drive in Pittsburg, Texas, in a clapped out 1946 Ford stakebed truck that would wobble wildly at about 37 mph which was
