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American Custom Car (Hardcover)

by Pat Ganahl (Author) "EVER SINCE THE BIRTH of the automobile around the beginning of the last century, owners and others for hire have been modifying or "personalizing" cars..." (more)
Key Phrases: ripple bumpers, teardrop skirts, solid hood sides, Los Angeles, George Barris, Street Rodder (more...)
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Among the hardest core of American automotive enthusiasts there has always existed a desire to press automotive styling and performance a step further than the showroom floor -- a need to truly craft an automobile of one's own. This photographic and cultural history of the American custom car examines the evolution of this phenomenon from the 1930s to present, covering touchstone trends, influential builders (Barris, Roth, Coddington, et al), significant auto shows, vital enthusiast magazines and regional variations in styling. An expansive collection of rare period photography and exclusive modern shots also helps illustrate how Detroit influenced the styling of customs (and vice versa), the explosion of the custom car scene after World War II and the factors which led to the custom's near-death in the 1960s and its resurgence in the '80s. But most of all, this comprehensive chronicle is a showcase of the great cars and people who influenced the movement through the years.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 168 pages
  • Publisher: Motorbooks (November 10, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760309507
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760309506
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #441,568 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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