Motostalgia Saturday: 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4
A hundred or so cars were put on the auction block last Saturday at the Long Center. This car had a pre-auction estimate of about $300k. Its Lagonda engine, designed by W. O. Bentley, won
Tag: 1950s
Last Saturday’s Auction: Two Studebakers
Two sparkling Studebakers at the Long Center at Lady Bird Lake, a 1952 Studebaker Commander Coupe and a 1951 Studebaker Business Coupe. This dazzling Motostalgia auction was presented by Motoreum, linked at right.
1950 Douglas 90 Plus at Revival Cycles in E. Austin
The first person, Robert Edison Fulton, Jr., to circumnavigate the earth on a motorcycle did it on a Douglas in 1932/3. Douglas was known for innovative engineering, including pioneering disc brakes in the 1920s. This
Halloween Special: Demon Car
Snapped this picture hurriedly but was too afraid to ask what it is.
1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan for Sale in Round Rock
This highly-styled sedan is powered by a 291 cu. in. Fire Dome Hemi V8 making 200 hp.
Jaguar XK140 FHC in SW Austin
One of my favorite cars. XK140 Fixed Head Coupe. Goes about 120 MPH from iconic Jag DOHC straight six.
1954 Cadillac Coupe deVille at the Broken Spoke
Austin’s classic county music dance hall, the Broken Spoke is on S. Lamar Blvd.s
Race Week Special: Vintage Triumph TR2 Race Car
Produced by the Standard Motor Company from 1953 to 1955. Had a stout 2 liter 90 hp four cylinder engine. Stock it could reach 107 mph. From last winter’s vintage races at COTA. This weekend,
1954 Mercury Custom on S. Congress Ave
Showing off during this year’s Lonestar Round Up.
