| Description |
1 online resource (362 pages) : illustrations. |
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text rdacontent |
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computer rdamedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
| Series |
Johns Hopkins studies in the history of technology |
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Johns Hopkins studies in the history of technology (Unnumbered)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [247]-315) and index. |
| Contents |
Faster flivvers, 1915-1927 -- Westward ho, 1928-1942 -- From hot rods to hot rodding, 1945-1955 -- The California hot rod industry, 1945-1955 -- Factory muscle, 1955-1970 -- Bolt-on power, 1955-1970 -- The Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association -- "Ink-happy do-gooders", 1960-1978 -- "This dreadful conspiracy", 1966-1984 -- The best of times, the worst of times, 1970-1990. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Subject |
Hot rods -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Lucsko, David N. Business of speed : the hot rod industry in America, 1915-1990. Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008 xvi, 343 pages ; 25 cm. Johns Hopkins studies in the history of technology 9780801889905 (OCoLC)ocn212375850 |
| ISBN |
9780801889905 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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0801889901 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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9781421402741 (electronic bk.) |
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