The Complete Book of Hot Rodding. By Robert E. Petersen and the Editors of "Hot Rod Magazine." [On the Tuning of Cars for High-performance. With Illustrations.].
Title | The Complete Book of Hot Rodding. By Robert E. Petersen and the Editors of "Hot Rod Magazine." [On the Tuning of Cars for High-performance. With Illustrations.]. PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Einer PETERSEN |
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Release | 1959 |
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The Hot Rod Reader
Title | The Hot Rod Reader PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Schletty |
Publisher | Motorbooks International |
Pages | 292 |
Release | 2011-03-28 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0760339686 |
This anthology of hot rod writings and excerpts chronicles the joys of hot rodding, the historical circumstances of its creation, and the major events, people, cars, and builders who brought hot rods to the national stage. From popular writers of the era to those covering today’s cutting edge innovators, this collection explores various themes within hot rodding through news articles, essays, fiction, interviews, and more, with more than 60 color and black-and-white illustrations and photographs to illuminate each excerpt and story. Writers include Gray Baskerville, Ed Roth, Wally Parks, Dean Batchelor, Robert E. Petersen, Tom Wolfe, LeRoi "Tex" Smith, and many more.
Hot Rod Empire
Title | Hot Rod Empire PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Stone |
Publisher | Motorbooks |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2018-09-25 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0760360707 |
Hot Rod Empire details Robert E. Petersen's creation of Hot Rod Magazine in the 1940s and the Petersen Publishing empire that grew to the mainstream juggernaut we know today. The end of World War II marked the release of pent-up war-years energy and the desire to live. For many this meant indulging in long-denied purchases, like a new car. For another group, including young vets, it meant a return to car building and racing. Money, exciting new cars, and speed parts all flowed freely in post-war America. Robert Petersen, a young SoCal-based photographer and Army Air Corps vet, noted the rapidly growing hot rod scene in and around Los Angeles. His first move was to organize the Los Angeles Hot Rod Exhibition in 1948. His second, and brilliant, move was to launch at the same event the first edition of Hot Rod magazine. From this launch pad, Petersen Publishing Company would grow to become the most influential enthusiast publisher in America. Petersen’s magazines were rallying points for all aspects of the car, truck, and motorcycle hobbies, well as nurturing and promoting all aspects from car building to racing to show events. Hot Rod, Motor Trend, Car Craft, Motorcyclist, Off-Road and Four Wheel Drive and some 75 other enthusiast titles dominated magazine racks and provided substantial influence over transportation and numerous other hobbies. Hot Rod Empirecelebrates the birth and explosive growth of the transportation hobby under Petersen’s watch.
Art of the Hot Rod
Title | Art of the Hot Rod PDF eBook |
Author | Ken Gross |
Publisher | Motorbooks International |
Pages | 243 |
Release | 2016-03 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 0760349789 |
A deserving tribute to the American muscle of the hot rod, this edition is filled with eye popping photography, gatefolds, and four prints to hang.
The Complete Book of Hot Rodding
Title | The Complete Book of Hot Rodding PDF eBook |
Author | Robert E. Petersen |
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Pages | 224 |
Release | 1959 |
Genre | Hot rods |
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Subject Index of Modern Books Acquired 1881/1900-.
Title | Subject Index of Modern Books Acquired 1881/1900-. PDF eBook |
Author | British Museum. Department of Printed Books |
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Pages | 488 |
Release | 1965 |
Genre | Subject catalogs |
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The Complete Book of Hot Rodding
Title | The Complete Book of Hot Rodding PDF eBook |
Author | Robert E. Peterson |
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Pages | 0 |
Release | 1961 |
Genre | Automobiles, Racing |
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