Great American Hot Rods: A Full Throttle Chronicle of Custom Cars from the Street, Show and Strip (Hardcover)

by Keith Harmon (Author), Chuck Vranas (Photographer)

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Product Description
Americans were forever changed when the edgy style and power of hot rods exploded onto the nation’s highways. Enthusiasts will devour Great American Hot Rods, with its stunning and detailed color photos of more than 360 of the most innovative rides to ever own the road.

Full-color photos of amazing hot rods that command attention everywhere they go are featured in this exciting reference. Hot rod enthusiasts also glean a bit of history about each car, in addition to basic details including make, body style, model year, engine, build style and owner.

*360+ brilliant interior color photos help collectors appreciate the cars

*Basic specifications and historical information for each car provides enthusiasts with a unique hot rod resource

*Showcases more than 360 of the most popular and innovative hot rods ever created

About the Author
Keith Harman is a seasoned freelance automotive journalist and event photographer specialising in hot rods, classic American cars and custom culture. He is a regular contributor to Custom Car and Classic American magazines, plus American magazines Ol' Skool Rodz and Gasser. Keith also regularly provides commentary at National Street Rod Association nostalgia drag racing events. He owns and runs a steel-bodied '27 Ford Model 'T' Sedan hot rod and a 1970 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. Keith lives in Berkshire.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 750 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (October 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896892263
• ISBN-13: 978-0896892262
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 8.9 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #641,736 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, December 23, 2005

By	David Paras "dave" (peabody ma) - See all my reviews

i loved this book! 750 pages of great photos. theres something for everyone in this book, with brief interesting descriptions that keep you awake, and reading.. a huge coffee table book that you have to keep your eyes on so your friends dont walk off with it

5.0 out of 5 stars 700 pages of color and history, 300+ cars=hours of pleasure, April 19, 2006

By	D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. Reviewer "California B... (California, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Keith Harmon's GREAT AMERICAN HOT RODS: A FULL THROTTLE CHRONICLE OF CUSTOM CARS FROM THE STREET, SHOW, AND STRIP packs over seven hundred pages with color photos and history covering over three hundred cars from the streets and shows of the nation. Only pre-1949 cars are featured here; but that still makes for plenty of pages of detail and a narrowed focus which will appeal to hot rodders of both 'hardcore' and traditional rods. Chapters present both amateur and professional works, rebuilt and original rods, and histories which include color sidebars of at-a-glance information on make, year, body style, engine, and builder. Color shots of each rod accompany the histories.

4.0 out of 5 stars great book, January 30, 2006

By	Magneto Design Inc. "Tony" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dave's right, this book really does have something for any hot rod fan. It really spans the range of styles! Great photos.