Tom Medley did as much to spread the word about hot rodding as anyone. He contributed stories, photographs, and artwork—as well as editorial and design skills toHot Rodandmagazines. He was an early ...
In 1930, Lee Chapel set aside space in his Broken Drum Auto Salvage—on San Fernando Road south of Glendale—for his first "speed shop." The fenderless car at right was a Chevy "single-seater" that he ...
Hot rods have left an indelible mark on automotive history, evolving from post-war curiosities into enduring symbols of creativity and freedom. Their journey from the fringes of the automotive world ...