{"id":355,"date":"2015-07-02T15:47:55","date_gmt":"2015-07-02T19:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.partspro.com\/blog\/?p=355"},"modified":"2015-07-02T15:47:55","modified_gmt":"2015-07-02T19:47:55","slug":"cartechs-hot-rod-milestones-americas-coolest-coupes-roadsters-racers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/partspro.com\/blog\/cartechs-hot-rod-milestones-americas-coolest-coupes-roadsters-racers\/","title":{"rendered":"CarTech\u2019s Hot Rod Milestones: America\u2019s Coolest Coupes, Roadsters &#038; Racers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>A Peek Between the Covers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>By John M. Arnaud<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_354\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.partspro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Hot-Rod-Milestones.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-354\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.partspro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Hot-Rod-Milestones-300x297.jpg?resize=300%2C297\" alt=\"Hot Rod Milestones: America's Coolest Coupes, Roadsters &amp; Racers\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/partspro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Hot-Rod-Milestones.jpg?resize=300%2C297&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/partspro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Hot-Rod-Milestones.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/partspro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Hot-Rod-Milestones.jpg?resize=200%2C198&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/partspro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Hot-Rod-Milestones.jpg?resize=60%2C60&amp;ssl=1 60w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/partspro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Hot-Rod-Milestones.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Hot Rod Milestones: America&#8217;s Coolest Coupes, Roadsters &amp; Racers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Originally a hardcover book that became an instant classic, the softcover version of <em>Hot Rod Milestones: America\u2019s Coolest Coupes, Roadsters &amp; Racers<\/em> aims put this bestseller into the hands of more hot rod aficionados than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>Like any other hobby with a devoted legion of fans, hot rodding enjoys its own beloved history, with iconic cars, personalities, and events universally revered by its following. Certain cars have had an indelible effect on the pastime, and <em>Hot Rod Milestones<\/em> compiles the best of these for the enjoyment of those who live and breathe the category.<\/p>\n<p>Twenty-five hot rods receive comprehensive treatment in the book, among them Ed Iskenderian\u2019s 1924 T Roadster, Tommy Ivo\u2019s 1925 T Roadster, Blackie Gejeian\u2019s 1926 T Roadster, and Ray Brown\u2019s 1932 Roadster in the Street and Competition category; the So-Cal 1934 Coupe and \u201cChili\u201d Catallo\u2019s \u201cLittle Deuce Coupe in Street and Competition Coupes; and Ed Roth\u2019s <em>Outlaw <\/em>\u201cT\u201d and Tony La Masa\u2019s 1932 Roadster in the Show Roadsters\/Coupes section.<\/p>\n<p>Author Ken Gross chronicles the vision and impact of each featured vehicle, while the photography of Robert Genat captures the proportions, details, and essence of what made these cars visual legends. Also included are vintage photos of those roadsters and coupes, which allow for a welcome glimpse back in time.<\/p>\n<p>The folks over at CarTech do a fantastic job of producing thorough, readable, and knowledgeable how-to guides that span the spectrum of aesthetic and performance automotive modification. Head on over to your local Parts Pro retailer to pick up <em>Hot Rod Milestones: America\u2019s Coolest Coupes, Roadsters &amp; Racers,<\/em> or find a local affiliated store using our <a href=\"http:\/\/partspro.com\/cms\/store-locator\/\">dealer locator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a performance aftermarket accessory retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Parts Pro network, please <a href=\"http:\/\/partspro.com\/cms\/join-parts-pro\/\">join us<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>9\u201d x 9\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>Type:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Softcover<br \/>\n<strong>Pages:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>192<br \/>\n<strong>Photos: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>370 color and B\/W photos<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Peek Between the Covers By John M. 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