Car Tech Books CT595 The American Speed Shop, Hard Back Book

Description: This is the first book ever published on the history of speed shops, The history of hot rodding and the history of the speed industry are closely linked, Veteran author Bob McClurg provides years of research in telling the tale, illustrated with hundreds of vintage photos, 192 pages with 237 color and 178 black and white photos, Featured in 8.5" x 11" hardback format Car Tech Books CT595 The American Speed Shop, Hard Back Book Sku # 281595 Mfr. Part # CT595 Condition New Brand Car Tech Books Sold Each Details Info The history of hot rodding and performance cars has been well chronicled through the years. Books and magazines have covered the cars, builders, pioneers, engineers, early racers, muscle cars, street racers, etc. Most take a nostalgic and fun look at the cars that many have loved their entire lives. Some even cover the lifestyle, the hobby as it involves people, and the effort, time, and commitment people put into it. It is more than just a hobby to most, and to many, a certain wave of nostalgia comes over them when remembering what the car scene was like “back in the day.” The local speed shop is an important element of the nostalgic feeling that people have when fondly remembering their hot rodding youth. Speed shops were not just parts stores, they were a communal gathering place for car guys wanting to talk smart, bench race, and catch up on the local scene, as well as to solicit the expert advice from the owner or staff behind the counter. Here, longtime hot rodder and industry veteran Bob McClurg brings you the story of the era and the culture of speed shops as told through individual shop’s histories and compelling vintage photography. He covers the birth of the industry, racing versus hot rodding, mail-order, and advertising wars. You learn about the performance boom of the 1960s and 1970s, lost speed shops as well as survivors, and a overview of the giant mail-order speed shops of today. Author: Bob McClurg ISBN: 978-1-61325-334-2 Binding: Hardback Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" Pages: 192 Illus: 237 color & 178 black and white photos Publisher: CarTech Item#: CT595 About the Author Veteran automotive journalist Bob McClurg grew up in 1950s Southern California, where he was surrounded (and heavily influenced) by early hot rod culture. Mc- Clurg’s photojournalism career spans 40 years, writing and shooting for the most influential magazines as well as authoring books for CarTech. His previous titles include Diggers, Funnies Gassers and Altereds; Yenko; Fire Nitro Rubber and Smoke; How to Build Supercharged and Turbocharged Small Block Fords; How to Install and Tune Nitrous Oxide Systems, The Tasca Ford Legacy, and more. Specs MFG. Part # CT595 Sold in Quantity Each Tech Support We're here to help before and after your purchase. If you have a question or need assistance with one of our products, please contact us through eBay Messaging and a knowledgeable Speedway Motors team member will be happy to help. About Speedway Motors is America’s Oldest Speed Shop® and has been a trusted source for specialty rodding and racing products and friendly expert advice for more than 73 years. Founded in 1952 by “Speedy” Bill Smith – a racer and street rodder himself – Speedway has grown from a one-man operation to become the world’s largest manufacturer, distributor and retailer of street rod and racing products. Our industry-leading fast delivery is the result of same-day shipping from our state-of-the-art, centrally located 500,000 sq. ft. headquarters. Speedway’s size offers customers unmatched product selection and low pricing, while our excellent technical support and customer service have made us a recognized leader in the rodding and racing industries.

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