Texas Airport Fire Destroys Two Classic Cars

by Andrea L. Algar
Motorheads Performance

Sad news for classic car enthusiasts today as a Texas fire has claimed two antique cars. Probably one of the things we fear most, as fire damage is difficult to repair. When it's as bad as the fire that occurred yesterday at the Clark Airfield in Justin, Texas, it's devastating.


Fire Damage at Airfield in Justin, TX
Monday, April 8, 2013
Photo Credit: NBCDFW.com

 Owners of the airfield hangar reported the fire around 4 AM after the family cat woke them up. Although the couple called 9-1-1, the entire hangar was destroyed, and with it, a Model T and a Model A which were stored inside it along with other items. The owners reported that one of the antique cars had recently won a competition, but that all photos of the car were stored on a computer which was also destroyed in the fire.

Firefighters in this Texas community located just south of Denton, Texas were able to control the fire before it caught a nearby propane and gas tank on fire, but were unable to save the hangar, which suffered extensive damage. Investigators have not released a cause of the fire, nor estimates on damage values.

VIDEO:
NBCDFW.com Coverage Of Fire

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Andrea L. Algar is co-owner of a classic car performance and restoration design shop in Leesville, Texas. Motorheads Performance specializes in repairs, maintenance, performance upgrades and restorative work on cars and trucks from the 1920’s through 1970’s. Her husband Guy L. Algar is a Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years experience. He holds 5 ASE Certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and has been working on old cars and trucks for over 37 years. Together they share their passion for old cars and trucks with other enthusiasts from around the country.