So-Cal Speed Shop

The ability of U.S. car enthusiasts to satisfy their need for speed changed dramatically in the late 1940s as car-crazy veterans returned home from World War II with formal mechanical training, courtesy of Uncle Sam. This is the story of how one such veteran, an ex-B-17 airman named Alex Xydias, established the SO-CAL Speed Shop and helped transform hot rodding from a scruffy, underground, outlaw sport into a defining part of postwar American culture.SO-CAL racers dominated early salt flats racing and the shop+s products became must-have performance parts, giving SO-CAL international name recognition. This book traces the path Xydias took to develop performance parts, build winning race teams, and become a leader in the early days of hot rod history. Accompanying author Mark Christensen+s compelling narrative about Xydias and nascent hot rod culture are period photos from notable personal archives, as well as new color images of classic SO-CAL hot rods.

Condition: This is a NEW BOOK

Author: Alex Xydias (Foreword), Mark Christensen, Tony Thacker

ISBN: 9780760322635

Publisher: Motorbooks

Binding Type: Hardcover

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 10w x 10h

Weight: 2.87