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1960 Cadillac Sedan at S. 1st Performance

Written by Ken Altes

I posted this Caddy a while back when it was in front of a house near S. 5th St.1960 Cadillac Sedan at S. 1st Performance in Austin Texas1960 Cadillac Sedan at S. 1st Performance Austin TX1960 Cadillac Sedan at S. 1st Performance Austin Texas

TV Show Route 66 Filmed Episode in Austin, 1961

Written by Ken Altes

Even Stones Have Eyes, aired March 30, 1962, with Martin Milner and George Maharis, the first part was filmed in Austin. Their characters stayed at 1804 Lavaca, still there, looking pretty much the same. Check out the stadium, the Capitol and the great Cadillac ambulance (one of the characters is injured working atop the John H. Reagan State Office Building during its construction). The last screen capture is a view taken across Lavaca, facing south: See a body shop and, I guess, an English Ford on the road. Route 66 was unusual in that it was filmed in different places, very roughly along Route 66. More details and pictures on this episode. Can be seen on Netflix.

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Top Notch’s 1963 Ford F-100 on Burnet Road

Written by Ken Altes

Great looking pickup. IMG_6806

Best Looking 60s Cadillac? 1967 Sixty Special on S. 1st St.

Written by Ken Altes

The Fleetwood Sixty Special spans a 133″ wheelbase, four inches greater than standard Caddys while weighing 4900 lbs. 1967 was the last year for 429 cu. in./340 hp V8 used since 1964, turning a GM Turbo Hydramatic THM-400. Record year for Cadillac with over 200kĀ sold. Spotted at S. 1st. St. Performance – link at right.IMG_6702 IMG_6703

1967 Cadillac Sixty Special rear