1937 Lincoln Zephyr Inner Fenders
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 10/5/2011
We’ve been fabricating the inner fenders for a 1937 Lincoln Zephyr. Here are some pictures to give you an idea of what will be surrounding the Lincoln V-12 that is soon to call this engine compartment home.
Vintage Drag Racing this Weekend!!!
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 09/29/2011
Our friends, the Kontinentals, are putting on the 10th Annual Day of the Drags at the historic Little River Dragway in Temple, TX this weekend about an hour North of Central Austin. It’s always a good time with vintage hot-rods, customs, and old drag cars! We hope to see you there.
1956 Chevy Seats
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 09/29/2011
Craig just stitched up these seats for a ‘56 Chevy we’re building from the ground up. As always, Craigs work looks great! This picture, taken in Craig’s shop, is the only pic we have for now, but we’ll post put up more pictures once the upholstery starts going in the car. Stay tuned…
Baja Racing Texas Presents!
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 09/20/2011
This Saturday our friends at Baja Racing Texas will be making the Texas debut of Dezert People 9 at Austin Speed Shop. Come on down and check it out! Admission is free and food will be available.
Welcome to Austin Speed Shop
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 06/10/2011
We specialize in building 1963 and earlier traditional American style Hot Rod and Custom cars from start to finish, from fabrication to upholstery. We’re proud to be located in Austin, Texas on South Lamar Blvd. Take some time to look around and see what we’re all about, and if you’re ever in the neighborhood, stop in and say hello! Check in often, we’ve always got exciting projects in the works and will be adding to and updating our website regularly. Make sure to check out our online store and browse our merchandise which we ship all over the USA. If you’re interested in having a car built/ customized, don’t hesitate to contact us for details. We’d be glad to customize your car or help you find, design, & build the car of your dreams!
Spotlight on the Crew!
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 06/1/2011
What would life be without Magic? All of our heroes in life and fiction possess a little magic. They have a certain something you can’t explain. Maybe it’s talent, maybe it’s presence, maybe it’s just persistence or drive? There are many ways to look at it, justify and explain it, but maybe… it’s just Magic.
A few years ago, a kid showed up at the shop accidentally (he got off at the wrong bus stop) and wanted to help, so we let him. He started out sweeping floors and helping wherever needed, but he quickly became essential to the shop. Someone, impressed with the new kid, walked in and asked where he came from. We explained that he just showed up and they responded, “It must be Magic!”
That is a phrase we have used over and over as we’ve watched “Magic” grow from a kid off the street, to a bright young man. He has taken to just about everything we have thrown at him and has become, among other things, the go-to-guy in the shop for wiring.
Once he’d grown from his internship to an official employee, his first “real” job was installing a fuel-injected Chevy engine and rewiring a 1948 Bentley. A challenging job for any auto-electrician! With that under his belt he wired Jennifer Laosa’s 1966 T-Bird and Bill Householder’s 1960 Cadillac. He is also responsible for the ultra clean engine compartments and AC in those cars. Magic is a natural.
You can build a pretty decent car with the right tools, but here at Austin Speed Shop, we rely on “Magic!”
Want to Join the AUSTIN SPEED SHOP Crew???
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 04/27/2011
We’re always on the lookout for the best. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a skilled up and comer, we’d like to hear from you. We’re now accepting resumes for experienced Upholsterers and detail-oriented Mechanics with experience around high-end cars. Mechanic job duties would include wiring, test and tune, final assembly, A/C, general maintenance, tuning, etc. Email your resume to Rocco@austinspeedshop.com. Pictures of your work are preferred, if applicable, and references are a plus! Don’t wait, we’re looking to fill a new position before summer.
Austin Speed Shop Party 2011
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 04/8/2011
A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who came to Austin during the Lone Star Roundup, stopped by the shop, and by our booth at the show. We had a great time and hope you did too! It was a busy week for us leading up to the show. More on our busy week and Dave H’s 1932 Ford coupe to come soon. For now, here are a few pics of the party taken by Matt Tilbury. Matt is the brother of Patrick who is one of our fabricators here at Austin Speed Shop (clearly, talent runs in the family). Here are some pictures from the party Saturday night of D.I. and The Jade Idol (plus Bob Merkt Senior!) rockin’ at the shop.
Austin Speed Shop Party!
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 03/30/2011
This Saturday night, D.I. and special guests live at the Austin Speed Shop. Doors at 7pm. Wristbands from the Lone Star Roundup Car Show get you in the gate until we’re full.
Poster by our friends at Pentagram Design.
SALE! Pre-Roundup T-shirt SALE!
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 03/20/2011
We’ve never had a sale before! The Lone Star Roundup Car Show is less than 2 weeks away, and we’ve got LOADS of T-shirts on the way. So, to make room, we’re putting some merch we’ve got in stock on sale. Quantities are limited and won’t last long. Visit our store, save some dough, and order now!
Sale includes:
VAN Logo Longsleeve Tshirt in BLACK or RED
Speed Logo T-shirt
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