Sweet Longhorn Karmann Ghia in Austin, Texas
When I was 14, my sister’s boyfriend asked to swap my Honda S90 for his 1950s black Karmann Ghia for a few hours. Yes, of course! I drove that VW around for a while until
Tag: 1960s
Miss Kitty, Kate’s 1963 Falcon Ranchero in N. Austin
Kate loves her Ranchero, “Miss Kitty,” purchased from a farmer near Dublin, Texas, who kept her protected under a tarp in his shed. I spotted Miss Kitty in a parking lot in N. Austin, and
1960 Chevrolet Impala in Austin, Texas
I love the low sweep of the rear fins and rear fender skirts on this 1960 Chevrolet Impala “Sport Coupe” in the parking area for Austin’s Lonestar Round Up Custom Car Show. Is there space
Hemi-Powered 1967/9 Plymouth Barracuda
I was thrilled to find this amazingly desirable Hemi ‘Cuda behind a mechanic’s garage in S. Austin. I don’t think many were manufactured but it would have had the 426 cu in hemispherical head V8
Very Nice C3 Corvette convertible in S. Austin
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray off Hwy 290. This C3 (third generation) series ran from 1968–1982. These chrome bumpers indicate a pre-73 model, the best looking years in my opinion. The wire wheels are a bonus.