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Tasty Type 2 VW Vans in S. Austin

Written by Ken Altes

Reading my mind, Woody’s reminded of the tasty, local, life-affirming products from Deep Eddy Vodka (named after the oldest spring-fed pool in Texas). The second vehicle introduced by Volkswagen in 1950, a van, is the Type 2, based on the Beetle, Type 1. These vans were manufactured as late as 2013 in Brazil. The older one here is call the T1, and the newer one T2, introduced in 1967.  Called the Breadloaf or Bay-window vans, among many improvements, they replaced the treacherous rear swing axles of earlier VWs.  The Chicken Tax dramatically reduced imports of light trucks onwards from 1964. This T2 was built before 1972. Woody with Volkswagen T1 Van in Austin TX Volkswagen T1 Van, Austin TXVolkswagen Vans in Austin TXVolkswagen T1 Van in Austin TX front Volkswagen T2 Van in Austin TX Deep Eddy Vodka Volkswagen T1 Van Deep Eddy Vodka, Austin TXVolkswagen T2 Van in Austin TX

1962 Studebaker GT Hawk on S. 1st Street

Written by Ken Altes

Dave’s Perfection Automotive (info at right on this page) has a steady stream of wonderful cars. This 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk just got a new interior and is a very handsome car.  It’s the last iteration of the classic and lovely Loewy 1953 Studebaker Starlight/Starliner coupe. This car has a Studebaker 289 cu. in. V8 and the Flight-O-Matic automatic transmission.1962 Studebaker GT Hawk, Austin TX front1962 Studebaker GT Hawk, Austin TX interior1962 Studebaker GT Hawk, Austin TX back seat1962 Studebaker GT Hawk, Austin Texas1962 Studebaker GT Hawk, Austin TX side1962 Studebaker GT Hawk, Austin TX rear

Pig Nose Citroen H Van at Shimek Auto in N. Austin

Written by Ken Altes

I’ve seen this Citroen H van in every French movie I’ve ever seen but never in its corrugated flesh. It was made from 1947 to 1981 — this one is post 1969.  Uses the front drive engine (could be diesel) and transmission from the Citroen cars with minor modifications.  Ron Shimek’s garage is Austin’s best for vintage British cars;  gorgeous MG A pics to come.  Linked at right under Specialty Garages. You just never know what you’ll find behind the fence.Citroen H Van, Austin TX Citroen H Van, Austin Texas