Hot Rods (The 500) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Kevin Elliott (Author) "The 1940s and '50s produced what we now regard as some of the most historically important hot rods, and not just from the West Coast..." (more)
Key Phrases: tot rods, nostalgia rods, roof chop, Pro Street, Bruce Meyer, Chip Foose (more...)

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Product Description
Strip ‘em down, hop ‘em up, and drive ‘em fast -- all in the pursuit of good fun. What started as a Southern California craze in the 1920s, hot rodding automobiles has spread to become a popular pastime on the streets, drag strips, and dry lakes across America. This decade-by-decade tour offers 500 photos and detailed information on the most important models and trends in hot rod history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Crestline (December 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760314357
• ISBN-13: 978-0760314357
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #855,916 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Many great cars of the past reviewed here, March 16, 2006

By	Aussie Battler (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

I only have one complaint with the book, it's small size. Wish it was A3 format, otherwise it is a very informative and great book covering rods through the decades after the war.
Rods photographed in their own era, a boon for rodders trying to build a car true to a particular style or simply looking for a decade to build. Many of the cars photographed recently show that a well engineered and built rod can stand the test of time.
Recommended to the true rod enthusiast especially if you want to view more than just cool cars.