Undercover at Mercury Charlie on McNeil

Posted on Aug 11, 2013Written by Ken Altes

Can you identify this car? I have given you a bit of help showing its hubcap. This is Charlie’s personal project. Hint: It’s not a Mercury. (See link for Mercury Charlie at right under ‘Austin Custom Car Fabricators’.)

C. 1953 Packard Under Covers in East Austin

Posted on Aug 5, 2013Written by Ken Altes

Packard was the last manufacturer to have a modern, high compression V8, not coming until 1955. This car had a version of their prewar side valve flathead straight eight. It was, however, extremely reliable, smooth and quiet.