Rat Rods: Rodding's Imperfect Stepchildren - Couverture souple

Gosson, Scotty

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1934709212 ISBN 13 : 9781934709214

Editeur : CarTech Inc, 2012

Synopsis

S-A BOOKS CT486 Rat Rods. Dimensions in Inches (LxWxH): 10.9 x 10.9 x 0.5

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

Whenever hot rodders get together to bench race two questions invariably come up: "Whatever happened to such-and-such car?"; and "How can I find one of these old, abandoned hot rods?" Lost Hot Rods answers both questions by finding nearly 100 lost hot rods, custom cars, and a few dragsters that were either famous in the '50s or '60s from being featured on magazine covers or winning major car shows, and then disappeared from public eye. This isn't a book about seeking these cars for profit. What's more important, and fun, is the search itself; finally answering that "Whatever happened to...?" question is the main goal. In most cases the book shows vintage photos of the car in its heyday, along with where and how it looks today. What makes this venture doubly fun, and what separates this book from others, is that this was not just looking for old cars or even collector cars hidden away. Finding a vintage Corvette, or Porsche, or even a gennie Model A or Model T stashed in a garage or barn is cool. But hot rods and custom cars are very different literally. Each one is unique. So each of these cars has its own unique story, its own personal history, which makes Lost Hot Rods a special collection of stories as well as "Then" and "Now" images. --Coastal 101, Oct, 2010---There s no set definition of a rat rod most folks just say they know one when they see one, and Scotty Gosson has collected plenty to see in Rat Rods: Rodding s Imperfect Stepchildren. You ll experience the whole ratty spectrum, from flat black and pinstriped outlaws, to no-budget rolling scrapyards, all accompanied by irreverent text and endless attitude --Hotrod, Oct, 2012--Rat Rods is a fine recommendation for automotive and general holdings alike. - --Midwest Book Review, May 2012

This new book features a great selection of unique rat rods, including roadsters, pick-ups, sedans, and even a diminutive Morris Minor...All are a testament to their creators...Highly Recommended --Classic American, May, 2013

Présentation de l'éditeur

During the 70s, 80s, and 90s, hot rods followed very definite trends. It seems every hot rod built in the 70s reflected the somewhat garish tastes of that decade, and everyone had a small-block Chevy powering it. In the 80s and 90s, many rods were built to seamless perfection in a modern high-tech style, laden with billet, smooth seams, no rough edges, and a huge price tag. You had to know there would be a backlash, and rat rods are the backlash to the extreme. These imperfectly fine rods rarely sport paint jobs of any kind, and their owners aren't scared to drive them. They represent a rebellious attitude, but never take anything too seriously either. Rat rods are high on style but low on budget, and that s why so many love them. Rat Rods: Rodding's Imperfect Stepchildren is a celebration of this trend, and almost as importantly, the lifestyle that accompanies it. Never has rodding been so cosmetically indifferent, so socially oriented, so affordable, and most importantly, so much fun. Author Scotty Gosson watched the rat rod trend start, grow, and blossom into what it is today. Cars from all over America and around the world are featured, and no two are the same.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CarTech Inc
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1934709212
• ISBN 13: 9781934709214
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible