Central Texas Museum of Automotive History

I was fortunate to visit the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History last fall.
The museum which was mostly comprised of  Dick Burdick's collection of cars and various other automobilia was auctioned off two weeks ago. This museum was located in Rosanky, TX way off the beaten path. Not something the casual tourist would easily discover, unlike Dick's Classic Garage, his other museum in San Marcos, TX. I happened to visit that one first and after a lengthy conversation with the curator decided to visit this one.

The results of the Dan Cruse Classics auction are available here and the complete Auction Catalog is here.
















A nice red '32 Ford Model B Pickup

There were cases filled with unique Automaker Badges & Emblems.

Automobilia was displayed everywhere one looked.

To see all the pics click here or to see a slide show click on the pic below, when it opens enlarge it to full screen and enjoy!




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'71 Pontiac Ventura II Sprint Spotted in Gruene, Texas

I was in Gruene, Texas last month and while wandering around the picturesque Historic District I spotted this '71 Pontiac Ventura II Sprint. I think it's a '71 because from what I've read the 72's eliminated the Sprint wording on the side stripe. This was  nicely presented although it would look better with Pontiac Rally II wheels instead of the Chevy wheels seen here.

From Wikipedia: A Ventura Sprint option package was offered on two-door models 1971 to 1975, including three-speed transmission with floor shift and optional 350 cu in. V8 equipped four-speed, body color mirrors, custom carpeting, all-vinyl upholstery with either the standard bench or optional Strato bucket seats, Custom Sport steering wheel, blackout-grille trim, special striping, blackout grille, and 14x6" (36 cm diameter, 15 cm wide) wheels.

These are few and far between these days and probably weren't seen frequently when new either.

Gruene is part of New Braunfels, TX  and not to be missed if you are in the San Antonio or Austin area.

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