THE AMERICAN CUSTOM CAR. Pat Ganahl. hb oversize 168pp 250ill.   A photo & cultural history of crafting individual cars 1930's to the present: influential builders (Barris, Roth, Coddington, et al); significant auto shows & publications. Rare period photos & exclusive modern shots show Detroit's influence on custom styling & vice versa. $55.95

THE BIRTH OF HOT RODDING: The Story of the Dry Lakes Era. by Robert Genat & Don Cox. Hardbound, large format, 160 pages with 150 b&w and colour photos. $49.95    Between the wars, hot rodding came of age on the dry lake beds of Southern California. Here are enjoyable stories and pictures of the men and women who pioneered the sport.

BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS. Noeth. hb 156pp 175ill. Comprehensive photo history: cars, bikes, drivers. $61.95
CHOPPING TOPS: Practical Hot Rodder’s Guide.Larry O’Toole. Sb 160pp  Step-by-step thru the hardest mod of all. $31.95
THE COLORFUL WORLD OF STREET RODS. Larry O'Toole. sb 112pp 140 color ill. Photo gallery from major rodding events in Australia and the U.S. $31.95
CLASSIC HOT RODS. Berilsson. sb 128pp 140ill. 50's & 60's photographic history. $33.95
ENGINEERING STREET RODS. O'Toole. sb 144pp 100+ill. Hands-on hot rodder Larry O'Toole provides you with a complete understanding of the engineering fundamentals involved in building a safe & reliable street rod. $31.95
FORD HOT RODS (ECS) Gingerelli. sb 96pp 85ill. Concise photo gallery. $19.95

HOP UP, vol 2: Golden Anniversary. Morton. sb 144pp 16pp color ill. Look back. $20.95
HOT ROD. Gifford & Perry. sb 144pp 80ill. Great photo coverage coast to coast. $33.50

HOT ROD: An American Original. Peter Vincent. hb oversize 192pp 250ill.   6 photo-essays by a great hot rod photographer document the major hot rod styles of the last half-century, from T-buckets & deuce coupes to customs, dry-lake racers, rodded trucks & specialty show cars. Skillful composition & lighting accentuate the sheer power and artistry of the cars. $55.95

HOT ROD MILESTONES (ECS). Gingerelli. Concise photo history.  $19.95
HOT ROD MODEL KITS (ECS) (See our Hobby section) $19.95
HOT ROD NIGHTS (ECS). Genat. Boulevard cruisin' in the USA. $19.95
HOT ROD WIRING: Painless Wiring For Your Hot Rod, Truck or Race Car. Remus. sb 144pp 250ill. $31.95
HOT ROD MAGAZINE: First 12 Issues. Reprinted in a large volume. sb 328pp 150ill. $31.95

HOT RODDER’S BIBLE: The Ultimate Guide to Building your Dream Machine. Hendrickson & Burger. sb 288pp 350ill. Finding a donor car, design, body & paint work, chassis & suspension modifications, selecting & installing engines & transmissions, interiors, accessories, hot rodding events, clubs, & collectibles; insider tricks & tips from veteran hot rod experts. $47.95

HOT RODS. Wagner. hb 120pp 100ill large format. High value photo history. $24.95
HOT RODS BY ED "BIG DADDY" ROTH. Roth. sb 128pp 219 ill. Colourful hot rod photo history. $33.95
HOT RODS BY PETE & JAKE,  25th Anniversary Edition. Thacker. sb 144pp 145ill. Special edition photo-history of the famous SO-CAL Speed Shop. $39.95
HOT RODS & CUSTOMS OF THE 1960s. Southard Jr. sb 128pp 140ill.  $33.95
HOT RODS & CUSTOMS OF THE 1970s. Southard Jr. sb 128pp 140ill.  $33.95
HOT RODS OF THE 1950's. Southard Jr. sb 128pp 162ill. Many original photos of custom rods at shows, on the street & racetracks. $33.95

HOW TO BUILD A HOT ROD MODEL A FORD. Parks. sb 192pp 270ill. Build a dependable & fun street rod on a budget! Follow a 1929 Model A Ford sedan step-by-step. Photo sequences detail chassis modifications, body repair, driveline installation, wiring, paint, bodywork and upholstery. Review options like independent suspension, repro chassis, etc. $39.95 HOW TO BUILD A TRADITIONAL FORD HOT ROD. Rev edn. Ron Bishop. sb 160pp 250ill. A classic flathead roadster.  $39.95

HOW TO BUILD A LOW RIDER (SA). Hamilton. 128pp 300ill. Design & construction. $29.95
HOW TO BUILD A REPRO ROD (SS) Thawley. sb 112pp 228ill. Reproduction rods: frames; front & rear suspensions; drivetrain & engines; cooling; wheels & tires; brakes; body; wiring; plumbing; paint; upholstery; registration; insurance; suppliers list. $29.95
HOW TO BUILD CHEVY HOT RODS (TS) sb 201pp 534ill. 1954 and older models. Bodywork, chassis, suspension, powertrain & wood frame projects for back yard & pro shops. $31.95
HOW TO BUILD CHRYSLER, PLYMOUTH, & DODGE HOT RODS (SA) sb 202pp 615ill. Mopar hot rods & customs. $29.95
HOW TO BUILD CUSTOM CARS (TS) Tex Smith. sb 200pp 753ill. An important book for home builders and professionals: It covers everything from chassis swaps & frame clips to fender flares, sectioning, & grille swaps. $31.95
HOW TO BUILD FAT FORDS (TS) Johnson. sb 202pp 544ill. 1935-48 Ford & Merc. Photos, frame drawings & measurements, & special section about Ford OHV engines. $31.95.
HOW TO BUILD FIBREGLASS HOT RODS, CUSTOM & KIT CARS (TS) Tex Smith. sb 200pp 100ill. Buying a factory kit, assembly, detail work, priming & painting, repairs & more. $31.95
HOW TO BUILD HOT ROD TRUCKS. Clark sb 198pp 646ill. Specialty trucks. $31.95
HOW TO BUILD MODERN HOT RODS. Clark. sb 196pp 650ill. Fact & photo filled guide to building a personal rod with properly matched contemporary aftermarket components. $36.95
HOW TO BUILD REAL HOT RODS (TS) Tex Smith. sb 200pp 540ill. Expert rodder Smith shows you how to tear down & build right. Includes selecting components such as brakes, tranny, and engine, & formulas for gear ratios, engine RPMs, and a lot more. $31.95
HOW TO BUILD SHOEBOX FORDS/MERCURYS 1949-54 (TS) Johnson. sb 202pp 590ill. Custom mods: body & chassis, frame specs, powertrain rebuilds, cooling systems, etc. $31.95
HOW TO BUILD THE HIGH PERFORMANCE STREET FLATHEAD. Davidson. sb 88pp 100ill. Close-up photos illustrate dismantling & re-assembly & what to watch for. Extensive supplier directory. $29.95
HOW TO BUILD THE ULTIMATE AMERICAN HOT ROD. Remus. sb 144pp 250+ill. How to build & assemble a car of your own. $31.95
HOW TO CUSTOM PAINT GRAPHICS. Kosmoski. sb 144pp 240ill. Tips & techniques from the House of Kolor. $39.95
JON KOSMOSKI'S KUSTOM PAINTING SECRETS: How to Paint Your Car, Motorcycle, Truck, Street Rod. Kosmoski. sb 128pp 216ill. Setup, primer & topcoat with examples. $31.95
LOWRIDERS (ECS) Genat. sb 96pp 85 color ill. Photo gallery. $19.95
NOSTALGIA STREET RODS. O'Toole. sb 112pp 120+ill. 40's & 50's styling. $31.95
OAKLAND ROADSTER SHOW: 50 Yrs of Rods & Customs. Gingerelli. sb 128pp 165ill . $33.95
RETRO RODS (ECS) Burger & Genat. sb 96pp 80ill. All color photo gallery. $19.95

ROARING ROADSTERS (TS) Don Radbruch. sb 202pp 1016ill. By one of the drivers of the era: the origins of American circle-track, hot roadster racing - a launching point for many Indy legends. $31.95 ROARING ROADSTERS #2 (TS) Radbruch. sb 212pp 900ill. Further history of pre-war track roadster racing written by driver Don Radbruch. $36.95

ROD POWELL'S FLAME PAINTING TECHNIQUES. Powell. sb 128pp 200ill. Design, materials, layout, application. $31.95
SOUPING THE STOCK ENGINE. Huntington. sb 192pp. Reprint of the 1950 classic. Great guidebook. $24.95
STREET RODDER'S CHASSIS & SUSPENSION HANDBOOK (HP). sb 192pp. First in a series of custom techniques and tips on all areas of building a street rod. Features designing and how-to procedures on building the chassis and suspension for all types of street rods.  $29.95
SPORT COMPACT BOLT-ON PERFORMANCE GUIDE (SA) Pettitt. sb 176pp 300+ill. Create your own hot hatch, cool coupe, or screaming sedan with this comprehensive book on hop-up parts for import cars. Everything from forced induction, nitrous, cams, exhaust and ignition systems to wheels, tires, aero & suspension mods. $29.95
ULTIMATE HOT ROD HARDWARE. Nuts, Bolts, Hoses & Clamps. Remus. sb 128pp 260+ill. Guide to choice & how to use hardware goodies for every car!. $31.95
50 YEARS OF HOTROD. Ed's Hot Rod Mag. hb 192pp 275ill. A long look back. $54.95