The American Hot Rod

By Dean Batchelor

Carmen DuPre is a stunningly beautiful woman, but her attitude could use a little polishing. After being heartlessly dumped by her longtime boyfriend, Carmen decides that being softhearted is for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879389826
• ISBN13: 9780879389826
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 10.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

The Birth and Evolution of Today's So Calif Hot Rod Scene

Dean Batchelor grew up with the Southern California hot rod scene, and went on to pioneer much of the postwar LA publishing industry that launched hot rodding as a nationwide cultural phenomenon.As an author, the late Dean Batchelor was a gem. Reflecting this, American Hot Rod - his last book - is uniquely well written, entertaining, and keenly balanced. Anyone who ever admired a '32 deuce coupe (or wondered what the Beachboys were singing about) will love it. Lots of pictures; chapters on the birth of drag racing, Bonneville, flathead V8's - and all presented in a highly readable format. A book you'll keep and enjoy.