Great American Hot Rods: A Full Throttle Chronicle of Custom Cars from the Street, Show and Strip
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.86 (776 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0896892263 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 750 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He is a regular contributor to Custom Car and Classic American magazines, plus American magazines Ol' Skool Rodz and Gasser. . About the Author Keith Harman is a seasoned freelance automotive journalist and event photographer specialising in hot rods, classic American cars and custom culture. Keith also regularly provides commentary at National Street Rod Association nostalgia drag racing events. Keith lives in Berkshire. He owns and runs a steel-bodied '27 Ford Model 'T' Sedan hot rod and a 1970 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle
D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. Reviewer said 700 pages of color and history, 700 pages of color and history, 300+ cars=hours of pleasure 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-19700 pages of color and history, 300+ cars=hours of pleasure D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. 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 am. 9 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 am. 00+ cars=hours of pleasure. 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-19700 pages of color and history, 300+ cars=hours of pleasure D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. 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 am. 9 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 am. "buy this book!" according to Anthony. I buy many hot rod related books. I enjoy reading and admiring the different styles of cars that folks build. This book covers many styles of hot rods. Some are from day's gone by that have become icons in the hot rod world while other's are just simple car's built for enjoyment. Combining the well known car's of history with those of modern day time is something i havn't seen much of and i feel adds to the book. Your seeing many car's for the first time. "Here's One You Can Do Without" according to H Rodder. What could have been a truly "great" book turned out to be such a disappointment ! This book is a collection of average-mediocre hot rods with only a small sampling of "great" rods.There is only one picture of each car--no detail photographs (the description of the car might say what kind of engine the car has but if the car has a hood who knows what the engine looks like). Additionally the descriptions are rather brief and boring.Actually that best desc
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. Keith Harman is a seasoned freelance automotive journalist and event photographer specialising in hot rods, classic American c
In addition to spectacular photos, each car is described in detail, highlighting the main cool and exciting updates carried out to turn sometimes a dull and sedate old car into an individual personal expression of performance, style and fun!. Full-colour photos of the Roadsters, Coupes, Sedans and Pick-Up trucks that have turned heads on the street throughout the 40's, 50's and 60's and right up to the present day are featured in this exciting reference. Containing informative descriptions of each car providing an insight into what makes a hot rod 'Hot', it showcases nearly 400 of the most popular models and body styles, including many historic and influential cars that are landmarks of the hobby. Don't be left in the dust! Hot Rod enthusiasts will devour this superb book wi