Download or read book Hot Rod Magazine All the Covers written by Drew Hardin and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2010-11-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its sixty-plus years of existence, Hot Rod magazine has featured hundreds of cars on its cover. This book showcases each cover in full color, along with images of the cover car from select issues.
Download or read book Art of the Hot Rod written by Ken Gross and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deserving tribute to the American muscle of the hot rod, this edition is filled with eye popping photography, gatefolds, and four prints to hang.
Download or read book Hot Rod Gallery II written by Pat Ganahl and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the best-selling original book, Hot Rod Gallery: A Nostalgic Look at Hot Rodding’s Golden Years: 1930-1960, author and historian Pat Ganahl opened his archives and shared 192 pages and 350 photos of "some" of the most interesting and best photos of his collection. Filled with fascinating images of some of the coolest cars and builders, long-forgotten car clubs, and great shots of the dry lakes, nostalgia fans flocked to grab a piece of hot rodding history all in one convenient package. Well, if some is good, more is better, right?" In Hot Rod Gallery II: More Great Photos and Stories from Hot Rodding's Golden Years, Ganahl dug deeper into his massive archive for even cooler and more never-before-seen photos in both color and black and white to provide another album of great hot rodding photos. He was pleasantly surprised to find that he had more great stuff in old files and folders, hidden away for decades. In this edition are even more dry lakes shots, post-war rods, lead sleds, show circuit cars, and a chapter on marvelous mills. He even dug a little deeper into the early 1960s. If you liked the first edition of Hot Rod Gallery by Pat Ganahl: A Nostalgic Look at Hot Rodding's Golden Years: 1930-1960, you may like this one even more. Ganahl guarantees that it is filled with images you have never seen, and he offers his commentary and a lifetime of expertise in this selection of fantastic images from his expansive archive. You can spend hours looking at all the details and soaking in the history in these images, and we know you’ll enjoy this book as much as you did the first.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Hot Rods and Street Rods written by John Carroll and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hot rod is an automobile rebuilt or modified for high speed and acceleration. Hot rods are more than that—they're an American icon. Hot rods can be found on the streets and at the dragstrips. This beautifully illustrated guide provides a history of hot rods in America from their first appearance with "souped up" Model T's of the 1920's through the 1940s, 1950s and beyond. With chapters on each decade of hot rod, complete with full color photographs of these magic machines in action, this book provides a comprehensive history of American hot rods and street rods. Other chapters delve into hot rod culture, examining the people and enthusiasts who have shaped the evolution of this type of automobile, and the events that draw hot rod enthusiasts from all over the world. A glossary provides a comprehensive resource for readers.
Download or read book Classic Hot Rod Style written by Larry O'Toole and published by Graffiti Publications. This book was released on 2008-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trends come and go in hot rodding, but true hot rod style never goes out of vogue. It is hard to define but you know it when you see it. Larry O’Toole has been a hot rodder, magazine editor, photographer, book publisher and author on the subject of hot rodding for over 40 years and he has documented every emerging trend from the entire hot rod world. Who better to bring you the latest in that constantly evolving hobby where styling trends meet engineering ability? Traditional hot rods have been cycled and recycled for many years and each time there is a wave of interest in this style of hot rod, that emulates an earlier time, there is evolution of the breed taking place. “Classic Hot Rod Style”, O’Toole’s latest foray into the worldwide phenomenon of traditional hot rodding brings the reader a feast of photographic images that capture the mysterious, intangible ingredient that defines a stand-out hot rod. Even the most die-hard of hot rod fans will struggle to describe what it is that sets such hot rods apart from the rest, they will pause and tell you it is that certain something that is inherent in their design – it’s that “Classic Hot Rod Style”. Gathered together in this fabulous full-color production is a thoroughly researched essay on the evolution of the Classic Hot Rod Style that makes the cars featured throughout the book perfect examples of the breed. This descriptive story is followed up with in-depth features on many such examples with full details on what their owners used to assemble their dream hot rods, together with hundreds of clear photographs that let you see inside these Classic Hot Rods. Finally a pictorial gathering of dozens more examples of the breed let you see where hot rodding is headed in the future. All have been selected for their contribution to that certain something that sets them apart from the pack, it’s that Classic Hot Rod Style that every hot rodder loves.
Download or read book Lost Hot Rods II written by Pat Ganahl and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2012 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of hot rodding is filled with stories of cars that were lost for a wide variety of reasons. Some were crashed, others lost in accidents, and others simply faded away. Its the third group that Lost Hot Rods II focuses on. Many great hot rods that were once famous were simply hidden away. Some of them have been tracked down and are now found once again. As a solid follow-up to the success of the original Lost Hot Rods, this book continues the fun of discovering whatever happened to many of the great rods and customs built in the early days of the sport. Lost Hot Rods II shares the full story of each car, including how it was originally built, when it dropped off the radar, and how it was ultimately found. Photos from the past and present are included to showcase the story behind each and every one of these great cars. Industry veteran and celebrated historian Pat Ganahl once again opens the archives and pounds the pavement in order to bring you the stories on some of the coolest cars ever to appear in shows or grace the pages of automotive magazines. A perfect companion to the best-selling Lost Hot Rods: Remarkable Stories of How They Were Found.
Download or read book Anatomy of the Hot Rod written by Doug Mitchel and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2007-05-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you grew up reading the classic "green pages" in Hot Rod magazine - or even if you didn't - you're going to love with lavish look inside some of the coolest hot rods around. In the old days the "green pages" information was great, but the photos left something to be desired. Writer/photography Doug Mitchel has changed all that by teaming the same kind of essential information with his outstanding photography. &break;&break;In Anatomy of the Hot Rod Doug tells you about everything that goes into building a world-class hot rod, then "hooks you up" with the unforgettable visual imagery of "crate" 350s, triple-carb flathead V-8S, chromed Halibrand rear ends, beefed-up gearboxes, shiny Jag suspensions and jewel-like Stewart-Warner gauge clusters. If you're into owning or building a knock-your-socks-off hot rod of any variety - nostalgic Old Skool, classic "rat rod" or High-Tech contemporary, this is the book you need on the shelf in your garage.
Download or read book The Rodder s Journal written by Steve Coonan and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Launched in 1994, The Rodder’s Journal is the premier publication of the hot rod and custom car hobby. To celebrate 25 years of publication, this handsome hardcover edition—packed with the gorgeous photography readers have come to expect—gathers some of TRJ's best features from throughout the years. Guided by founder and publisher Steve Coonan, TRJ has grown its following, in part, by featuring thewriting of top hot rodding journalists. However, TRJ’s trademark is the stunning photography featured in each issue. Every quarter, readers eagerly anticipate a carefully crafted blend of traditional hot rods, classic customs, early drag racing, the best newly built cars, and the personalities behind one of the world's most unique and passionate pursuits. Roadsters and rails, coupes and customs…chopped…channeled…shaved…slammed…The Rodder’s Journal showcases some of the most interesting cars, builders, owners, and pioneers profiled in the quarterly’s pages. The cars of past giants are there, as are creations from contemporary masters. From street to salt flat, the book includes rare historical imagery, hot rod art, and new photography depicting cars on the pavement and in the studio, a milieu that has become Coonan’s and TRJ’s calling card. More a book than a magazine, TRJ is produced by a team dedicated to offering the best in hot rodding and custom cars. With the very best in hot rod and custom photography, writing, and history, The Rodder's Journal is unmatched among automotive publications. Here’s the book celebration it deserves.
Download or read book Great American Hot Rods written by Keith Harmon and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2005-10-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans were forever changed when the edgy style and power of hot rods exploded onto their highways. This volume details nearly 300 of the most innovative rides to ever own the road. Alongside colour photographs is each car's history, options and top selling points.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Hot Rods written by John Carroll and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an illustrated encyclopedia with more than 550 photographs. It is an illustrated encyclopedia of classic hot rods and street rods, with over 550 stunning photographs. It gives a fascinating chronological reference to a legendary style of automobile, covering the early models of the 1920s through to today. Detailed chapters on each decade through the 20th century look at the evolution of the style, with a focus on interiors, special features, wheels and engines. This is a comprehensive volume perfect for all automobile enthusiasts. According to Webster's dictionary, a hot rod is 'an automobile rebuilt or modified for high speed and acceleration'. Hot rods are more than that, however, they're an American icon. They have all become the stuff of legends, celebrated in both movies and popular music. This fascinating book takes you through the history of the style, from their birthplace in southern California and the 'souped-up' Model Ts of the 1920s through the Belly-Tank Lakesters of the '40s and '50s to today's Rat Rods and fiberglass Repro Rods. There are facts about the manufacturer, design and engineering behind each machine, making each one roar to life on the page. An informed text, accompanied by stunning colour photographs, make this the perfect reference for motoring enthusiasts or anybody with an interest in automobiles.
Download or read book Hot Rods Custom Cars written by Coco Shinomiya and published by Taschen America Llc. This book was released on 2004 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hitting its stride in the 1950s, the underground hot rod culture spawned the likes of Rat Fink, Von Dutch, and George Barris. This collection of rare photographs and ephemera should be an essential for anyone who dreams of putting the pedal to the metal.h.
Download or read book The Best of Hot Rod Magazine 1949 1959 written by Hot Rod Magazine and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2003-01 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HOT ROD Magazine has defined more than one generation of car and racing enthusiast in its 50-plus years of existence. This reprint of the best from the decade 1949 to 1959 is a unique look back to the great old days of hot rodding and dry-lake racing. Includes all original advertising and editorial material for a nostalgic visit to the beginnings of American racing and hot rod culture. Also features Stroker McGurk cartoons, Hot Rod of the Month articles, Parts with Appeal features, articles about Bonneville, the Indy 500, and other historic races, and much more. A nostalgic look at one of the richest eras in hot rodding history from the leading magazine of the time.
Download or read book 50 Years of Hot Rod written by Hot Rod Magazine and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past 50 years Hot Rod magazine has been at the forefront of the performance movement by featuring photographs and articles of dragsters, roadsters, slingshots, buggies, kemps, coupes, and their drivers. Now you can take this nostalgic look back through pages that have captured the imaginations of gearheads nationwide by featuring the works of customizing greats Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, Von Dutch and George Barris, to name a few. Complete with five full decades of archival black and white and color photographs of the cars and personalities that make up hot rodding history.
Download or read book Hot Rod Roots written by Dain Gingerelli and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2007-11-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are hot rodding's true pioneers--the guys who raced the lakes in the mid-century, the ones who broke the records, and those who, through sheer ingenuity, transformed discarded car bodies, flathead V-8s, and four-bangers into the stuff of myth. In essays by some of the most respected journalists in hot rodding today, these icons of the early days come to life, and the history of hot rodding unfolds in all its gritty glory. Featured throughout are rare photographs drawn from the archives of the American Hot Rod Foundation, an institution dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the history of hot rodding. Compiled by noted hot rod author Dain Gingerelli, the essays in Hot Rod Roots take up topics crucial to the development of hot rodding from the 1920s to the early 60s: Robert Genat explores the symbiotic relationship between hot rodders and the U.S. military during World War II; Pat Ganahl delves into the birth of the belly tank and its lasting effects on the sport; Greg Sharp tracks hot rodding's impact on the development of circle-track racing; Gingerelli explains how the sanctioning of quarter-mile drag racing accelerated hot roddings growth; Ken Gross documents the effect of enthusiast magazines and car shows; and Mark Morton shows how hot rodding's early roots will always remain a part of the sport. This book also includes a foreword by So-Cal Speed Shop founder and dry lakes pioneer Alex Xydias.
Download or read book Hot Rod Gallery a Nostalgic Look at Hot Rodding s Golden Years 1930 1960 written by Pat Ganahl and published by Cartech. This book was released on 2016-07-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This history of hot rodding is long and fascinating. An old saying in hot rodding is that the car you have bought recently isn't truly yours until you've messed with it. And from its birth in the flats at Muroc pre-WWII to a burgeoning speed industry, young enthusiasts and entrepreneurs did what people do best with any form of new technology: They messed with it. Make it faster, make it cooler, or simply make it better than the next guy's. In Pat Ganahl's Hot Rod Gallery, the acclaimed author gathers his finest images to tell the story of the history of hot rodding from the beginning to 1960 through fascinating and rarely seen photos. From Muroc and early Gow Jobs, to the first drag strips, to the first speed shops and manufacturers, to the first car shows, Ganahl covers it all. Follow the transition from the dry lakes to the street to the first dragstrips. Check out the beginnings of the show circuit, from the first SCTA shows and the Oakland Roadster shows to outdoor car shows. See the beginning of the custom car movement, the hot rod B movies of the 1950s, the rods on the street, as well as the engines, parts, and people who made rodding what it is today. Covered in rarely seen and never-before-seen photos, some in black and white, and some in magnificent color, this softcover edition of Hot Rod Gallery is packed with memories. Hot rods, customs, drag cars, dry lakes racers, speed shops, engines, and the people who built them. No hot rod library is complete without it.
Download or read book The All American Hot Rod written by Michael Dregni and published by Crestline Books. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The All-American Hot Rod is your personally guided tour through the saga of one of the most popular icons in American history, brought to life in the stories of well-known and respected automotive historians and celebrities, automotive journalists, and other hot rodders with their own tales to share—with more than 350 illustrations to add to your appreciation of these remarkable machines. The hot rod—each one unique, fierce, loud, and bold—has been an American icon and a symbol of performance, freedom, and creativity for decades, influencing everything from movies to music. The All-American Hot Rod is a history by those who lived it, the numerous voices and images of people who know and love the hot rod like nothing else. Relive the thrills with their great stories, complemented by fabulous period artwork and current photographs of original T-buckets, Deuces, coupes, roadsters, custom cars, street rods, rat rods, and more. It's truly an all-American tale with an exhaust note heard 'round the world. Now, step on the gas and go!
Download or read book Hot Rod written by and published by . This book was released on 1972-07 with total page 924 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
