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This is an original 1957 Fawcett Publications softcover guide to building hot rods, written by nationally recognized hot-rod authority Eugene Jaderquist. Unlike later reprints or modern retrospectives, this book documents authentic 1950s hot-rod culture with real builds, real prices, and real period photography.
The book features:
• Extensive Ford hot-rod content, including Model A and pre-war Ford builds
• Flathead Ford engines and drivetrain examples
• Step-by-step guidance on tools, work areas, engine removal, and customization
• Period black-and-white photographs showing actual hot rods and components
• Insight into how hot rods were built in the 1950s, not modern recreations
This copy clearly shows the 1957 copyright and printing information inside the book (not an advertisement date). A highly collectible reference for Ford hot-rod enthusiasts, automotive historians, and vintage car book collectors.
Very good vintage condition.
• Clean, solid original binding
• Pages intact and complete
• No missing or loose pages
• No writing or highlighting observed
• Covers and spine show only light, normal age toning
• Interior photographs and text are sharp and readable
Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact condition of the item.
This book has been well preserved and presents better than many surviving copies from the 1950s.
