Hot Rod: An American Original (Hardcover)

by Peter Vincent (Author) "Gary Harris spent five years collecting parts for this 28 Ford roadstar, which is based on a 32 frame..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
This collection of six photo-essays, from one of the worlds most revered hot rod photographers, examines the major hot rod styles to develop over the last half-century, from T-buckets and deuce coupes to customs, dry-lake racers, rodded trucks and specialty show cars. Essays discuss the significance and evolution of each style.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks International (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760309566
• ISBN-13: 978-0760309568
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #817,673 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just for Gearheads, November 7, 2001

By A Customer

How many times have you walked into a bookstore and seen picture books of cars for $4.99? Well, this isn't one of them, Vincent is an artist and the pictures are beautiful. The text is interesting and informative even if you are NOT a gearhead. This is more than just a peek into a fascinating culture kept alive by a lot of greybeards, it's an education - a fun one too. This is not just a guy obsession - a lot of women love hot rods as well. All ages welcome...AC

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have this one!, October 31, 2001

By	Don Small (Altadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews

If you ever owned, rode-in, worked-on, loved or wanted a real HOT ROD then this is your book. The pictures and the selection of featured cars is superior to any other book like this one. You will go back to it over and over.
This would be a perfect gift for anyone who ever owned, rode-in, worked-on, loved or wanted a real HOT ROD and was to good a father or husband to give up the time or money necessary to make that dream come true. This is just simply a wonderful experience.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have this one!, October 31, 2001

By	Don Small (Altadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews

If you ever owned, rode-in, worked-on, loved or wanted a real HOT ROD then this is your book. The pictures and the selection of featured cars is superior to any other book like this one. You will go back to it over and over.
This would be a perfect gift for anyone who ever owned, rode-in, worked-on, loved or wanted a real HOT ROD and was to good a father or husband to give up the time or money necessary to make that dream come true. This is just simply a wonderful experience.