Old Austin: White Super Power Trucks, 401 Colorado St
This picture was taken about 1950, I think, and shows two White trucks, likely WC-22s. They were made from at least 1947, running at least ten years. I was not able to find enough info
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Old Austin: Checker and Yellow Cabs in 1958
News photo of two 1958 Chevrolets in Austin, taken on April 15, 1958.
Old Austin: Magnolia Mobilgas Service Station at 2901 Cherrywood Rd
This station is still there. The White 3000-Series truck was introduced in 1949.
Old Austin: Downtown Parking Lot in 1952
Ralph Yarborough was a liberal Texas politician, ran for Texas governor in 1952 and 1954, and served as US senator from 1957 to 1971. Wikipedia says: “He was the only southern senator to vote for
Old Texas: Ford Dealership in Taylor, Texas, in 1926
This vintage picture shows a rare 1903 Ford and a ‘new’ Model T. The Smith Motor Company was located at 406 Talbot Street, in Taylor, Texas. Picture was taken in 1926.