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In the late 1930s, as roadster- and coupe-driving hot rodders started families, they suddenly needed reliable cars that could transport more than two people. Thus, custom cars were born—passenger automobiles turned into one-of-a-kind art pieces reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of their owners and builders. Today, the mild-to-wild styles and techniques that grew out of the custom car movement might seem like they’ve been around forever. Fortunately, a number of top-notch builders are keeping these classic elements alive.
This book profiles the work of some of the men who keep making custom car history, and features dozens of chopped, sectioned, shaved, decked, flamed, frenched, nosed, lowered, scalloped, striped, and slammed Caddies, Mercs, Buicks, shoebox Fords, Chevys, and Oldsmobiles that exemplify traditional custom car design. Author Alan Mayes includes profiles of top builders from across the country—John D’Agostino, Bill Hines, Richard Zocchi, Darryl Starbird, Bo Huff, and Rick Murray, among others—each illustrated with color photography profiling the builder’ work. In addition, Mayes features archival images detailing earlier work of these history-making custom builders of today.
List of Builders
The Pioneers
Gene Winfield Modesto, CA
Bill Hines Long Beach, CA
Alexander Brothers Detroit, MI
Joe Bailon Auburn, CA
Darryl Starbird Tulsa, OK
The Lifers
Tom Culbertson Indianapolis, IN
Bo Huff Dragerton, UT
Mark Wojcik Howell, NJ
Dave Kinnaman Alexandria, IN
Murphy & the Striper Palm Beach, FL
Dave Pareso Colorado Springs, CO
Gary "Chopit" Fioto New Smyrna Beach, FL
The Pacesetters
Gary Brown Indianapolis, IN
Brad Masterson Paramount, CA
Voodoo Larry Grobe Schaumberg, IL
Rick Murray Moab, UT
Product Details
| Publisher | Motorbooks |
| ISBN | 0760334579 |
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| Format | Hardcover |
| Author | Mr. Alan Mayes |
| EAN | 9780760334577 |
| Label | Motorbooks |
| Edition | First |
| Dewey Decimal Number | 629.222092273 |
| Studio | Motorbooks |
| Number Of Pages | 160 |
| Title | Old School Customs: Top Traditional Custom Car Builders |
| Publication Date | 2009-07-10 |
| Manufacturer | Motorbooks |
Customer Reviews
The faces behind the artReview by Ken S., 2010-04-22
Alan Mayes is always a good read. This book is a compilation of "artists" who have made custom vehicles and history. At times I felt there was more than I needed to know on the artist but it was educational none-the-less. The pictures are great and gaining the historical notes added to my knowledge. As a "senior" I remember the times, the cars, and the customizers. You can't go wrong adding this book to your library even if you are not into customs. If you are, then you don't need this review. It's all good.
Kustom Car Kulture 101
Review by D. A. Sebasstian, 2009-10-20
Both kustom car layman and novice will love this read. The three Parts of Old School Customs (The Pioneers, The Lifers and The Pacesetters) help break the thirteen car builders presented here, into distinct significance within the world of automotive customizers. Author Alan Mayes digs deep into each builders history, accomplishments and personality. My favorite chapters were on Bo Huff, Voodoo Larry and Darryl Starbird. Gorgeous photography compliments Mayes informative, direct and fluid writing style. A must have for anyone even vaguely interested in the subject.
A fine survey for any transportation collection
Review by Midwest Book Review, 2009-09-18
Some of the major players in custom car history and culture appear in a survey of dozens of chopped, sectioned, flamed and striped cars of all styles representing typical custom car design options. Archival images and contemporary images alike blend in a fine historical survey focusing on the customer car originators and builders themselves, making for a fine survey for any transportation collection.
Wonderful look at customizers, old and new!
Review by Mark D. Wojcik, 2009-09-08
Alan Mayes, who also writes and edit Old School Rodz, and Car Kulture Deluxe, has written an excellent book that briefly tells the history and achievements of a group of customizers. He breaks up the book into the men who pioneered customizing, the lesser known men who have been holding the torch (literally) building customs over the years, and the young and upcoming stars of the craft.
The book contains a nice variety of pictures from the past, to the present, to illustrate the works of these masters of metalwork. Mostly in color, the photography is very well presented, and there is a lot of it. Very enjoyable and enlightening!
I may be predjudiced, though...as I am in one of the chapters of the book!
Mark D. Wojcik
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