Description
By: Dain Gingerelli .
Take a standard Model T or newer car, add a high-powered motor, modify greatly, and you have the American hot rod. Every car is unique: lovingly restored and shaped by the owner to reflect his personality and desires.
The famous yellow coupe that co-starred with Ron Howard in the movie "American Graffiti" is one of nearly 200 examples in this Field Guide that depicts the character and culture of the hot rodding phenomenon.