Rat Rods: Rodding's Imperfect Stepchildren - Tapa blanda

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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

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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. As a response to the high-dollar billet-based street rod trend, budget-limited home-based rod builders looked to the past for inspiration and style, and rat rods were the result. 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. He shares the story with sharp wit, honesty, and a smile on every page. Cars from all over America and around the world are featured, and no two are the same.