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A GM Man’s East Austin Backyard

Written by Ken Altes

Two 1974 cars, and a 1981 Caddy.

3 GM cars in backyard

Lamborghini Countach in Round Rock – Or Is It?

Written by Ken Altes

Badged properly, fit and finish looked good, but fender seemed to be fiberglass. Anyone know for sure if this is a real Lamborghini Countach?  Couldn’t find any pictures of the compound air inlets forward of the rear wheels, nor the exhaust pipe arrangement.  Lots of kit cars were built but none I’ve seen look this good.

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Hanks Hot-Rodded 1988 Toyota MR2 in East Austin

Written by Ken Altes

Hank cranked up the pressure from the stock supercharger to the 1.6 liter mid-engined four cylinder. This car weighs about 2500 lbs and is fast: stock car did under 7 seconds to 60.  Background on this car here.

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