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Reader Submission: 1958 Buick Special in Hempstead

Written by Ken Altes

Maurice Hall sent in these excellent pictures of a rare car, a 1958 Buick Special sitting untouched for two decades in Hempstead, TX.  Maurice asked if the car was for sale but was disappointed with the answer. Thank you, Maurice!1958-buick-special-in-hempstead-tx-rear 1958-buick-special-in-hempstead-tx 1958-buick-special-in-hempstead-tx-detail1958-buick-special-in-hempstead-tx-front

Old Austin: 1952 Buick Roadmaster Convertible USO Celebration

Written by Ken Altes

This picture was taken on October 10, 1955, in Austin. Cannot find hide nor hair of “Sinnons Motor Co.”, which provided the luxury car for this patriotic event.

ND-55-319-01, Fri Jul 28, 2006,  1:59:34 PM,  8G, 6060x7634,  (669+962), 91%, Repro 2.2 v2,  1/50 s, R78.7, G51.7, B68.1

ND-55-319-01, Fri Jul 28, 2006, 1:59:34 PM, 8G, 6060×7634, (669+962), 91%, Repro 2.2 v2, 1/50 s, R78.7, G51.7, B68.1

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