Hot Rod Garages by Peter Vincent (Motorbooks, 220 pages) $32.99 Despite the fact that every year rust takes another bite out of potential restorations, the interest in custom cars continues to grow.
The vintage bodywork of many derelict cars from the 1930s, '40s and '50s retains so much their original shape that they are prime candidates for custom builders.
From these often tattered remains a beautiful hot rod emerges with smooth curves flowing beneath a silky paint finish that hides something big, chromeplated and powerful beneath the hood.
Peter Vincent celebrates 18 creators of hot rod muscle in this beautiful look inside their workshops and garages. Both their own cars and those of their customers are photographed and presented in that environment.
From backyards to multi-bayed buildings, the passion of these builders is always at the forefront. Good enough is not an expression in their vocabulary and their drive for perfection has resulted in breathtaking automobiles in a wide range of styles.
The single-handed work of Pete Eastwood is given equal attention as the talented staff at Roy Brizio Street Rods. Many of the garages featured are one-man operations and each one has a unique story.
