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1970 VW Slantback in East Austin

Posted on Jun 10, 2014Written by Ken Altes

VW made 2.5 million of the Type 3 , including the wagon, from 1961 to 1973. 1.6 liter boxer air cooled four cylinder.

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A GM Man’s East Austin Backyard

Posted on Jun 3, 2014Written by Ken Altes

Two 1974 cars, and a 1981 Caddy.

3 GM cars in backyard

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Alpine-Renault A110 Berlinette Rally Car at Motoreum

Posted on May 30, 2014Written by Ken Altes

Using a Renault rear engine, these lovely small cars dominated the rally circuit in the early 70s.

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1979 Avanti II for Sale in East Austin

Posted on May 25, 2014Written by Ken Altes

Spotted this rare car on my way to Manor, the Avanti IIs were built by ex-Studebaker dealers after Studebaker’s demise. Has a Chevy 350 cu. in. V8 and ran several months ago.  Owner wants about $9000.  The last photo is a four door Avanti built in 1991, found on the internet.

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