Tag: 1960s
George Barris Custom: 1967 Oldsmobile “Mannix” Custom Toronado Roadster
I got this pic at an auction in Monterey, California, during the week of Pebble Beach concours, Concorso Italiano show and many other events. Mannix was an American detective television series set in Los Angeles that
1961 Thunderbird at Dave’s Perfection on S. 1st St
For the youngsters, Kennedy/Johnson were candidates for prez and VP in 1960.
Dallas Craigslist: ’56 T-Bird made into a 1965 Cadillac Eldorado Roadster
Pretty crazy custom, well done but a lot of work! 1965 Cadillac Eldorado Roadster – $22500 (OBO) 56′ T-Bird remade into a 65′ Eldorado (allante prototype?) Pontiac 389 Motor & Trans Call with Questions
1961 Cadillac Eldorado convertible in S. Austin
I used to live around the corner from Dave’s Perfection Automotive garage, where classic American classics and hot rods were serviced and modified. I got many great pictures there, including this very lovely 1961 Cadillac
Fabulous Austin Healey 3000 at Ron Shimek’s Auto Center in N. Austin
Great looking car. I would recommend that you take your British sports cars to Ron. Every time I drop in there are different but great classic British sports cars there. Check out Ron’s website.
Custom 1960 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan with Outstanding Paint
This beauty was parked on E Austin outside the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show.
1960 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan
I learned to drive in Pittsburg, Texas, on a 1946 Ford flatbed truck and a 1960 Ford sedan. I photographed this one in central East Austin, Texas. Note the Half Moon headlight chrome covers, first
Triumph TR4s at Ron Shimek’s Auto Service Center
This was my first car. It was a white 1962, with an early Chevy V8 with solid lifters and a three speed Chevy transmission. It was fast and put me in the hospital for weeks.
Sparkling 1963 Thunderbird in Central Dallas
Took in a movie with my Ma at Magnolia Theater on McKinney Rd. in N. Central Dallas. Noticed a few cars that were a bit out of the ordinary. The 1963 Thunderbird was joined by
