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 ...
The hot rod dates way back to the 1920s, but found its cultural footing in post-World War II America. Soldiers armed with mechanical training picked up cheap Ford Model Ts and found ways to make them ...