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.
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• Excerpts that represent the best of Hot Rod Magazine from 1949 to 1959
• 1949 – 1959 is the classic era for hot rods and the cars of this period remain wildly popular today
• Includes race coverage, hot rod of the month, cool covers, tech features, event coverage, and more
• 1949 – 1959 is the classic era for hot rods and the cars of this period remain wildly popular today
• Includes race coverage, hot rod of the month, cool covers, tech features, event coverage, and more
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Absolute gold - I started reading HRM circa 1960 and enjoyed these old articles immensely ( plus seeing how methods have changed ).
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Last year the Southern California Timing Association raised its Class A limit from 150 to 183 cubic inches of engine displacement. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
new class record, qualifying speed, speed shop, rear axle assembly, racing equipment, valve lifters, rocker arms Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Los Angeles, Long Beach, Southern California, Modified Roadster, San Diego, Santa Ana, Don Waite, Racing Cams, Bonneville National Speed Trials, Great Bend, Jim Nelson, National Championship, Riley Special, City of Pasadena, Leo Goossen, Troy Ruttman, Barney Navarro, Bean Bandit, Bill Phy, Howard Johansen, Jack Beckley, Joe Torvick, Modified Coupe, National Drags, San Francisco New!
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Last year the Southern California Timing Association raised its Class A limit from 150 to 183 cubic inches of engine displacement. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
new class record, qualifying speed, speed shop, rear axle assembly, racing equipment, valve lifters, rocker arms Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Los Angeles, Long Beach, Southern California, Modified Roadster, San Diego, Santa Ana, Don Waite, Racing Cams, Bonneville National Speed Trials, Great Bend, Jim Nelson, National Championship, Riley Special, City of Pasadena, Leo Goossen, Troy Ruttman, Barney Navarro, Bean Bandit, Bill Phy, Howard Johansen, Jack Beckley, Joe Torvick, Modified Coupe, National Drags, San Francisco New!
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