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HOT ROD Magazine: 75 Years is the definitive illustrated chronicle of a beloved staple in the automotive enthusiast’s world. As the officially licensed anniversary tribute to the world’s longest continuously published and most renowned automotive magazine, it honors the exceptional content created by the magazine’s staff across parts of nine decades.
Delve into the mesmerizing journey of HOT ROD, a magazine that has been a constant witness to the entire postwar performance movement. Get lost in the stunning photographs and articles that detail an astonishing range of vehicles – from dragsters, roadsters, slingshots, Funny Cars, coupes, and customs to lead sleds and muscle cars – and their builders and owners.
Take a nostalgic journey through the pages that have sparked the imaginations of automotive enthusiasts across the nation, showcasing the remarkable works of customization legends such as Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, Von Dutch, and George Barris, among others. Also, relive the notable journalism of hot-rodding legends like Gray Baskerville and marvel at the creations of illustrious builders including Pete Chapouris, Boyd Coddington, Steve Moal, Roy Brizio, and Chip Foose, all brought to life through decades of archival black and white and color photographs of the cars and personalities that weave the rich tapestry of hot rodding history.
In the late 1940s, Robert E. Petersen, a young photographer and Army Air Corps veteran, astutely observed the burgeoning hot rod scene in Southern California. Recognizing the unmet need for informational publishing in the rapidly growing hobby fueled by war veterans with technical skills, disposable income, and a penchant for speed, Petersen launched HOT ROD magazine in 1948. This marked the genesis of Petersen Publishing, which would later evolve into a global media powerhouse boasting several publications.
Today, HOT ROD magazine stands as one of the most iconic enthusiast publications of all time. More than just a magazine, it continues