Show Rod Model Kits: A Showcase of America's Wildest Model Kits
Title: SHOW ROD MODEL KITS:
A Showcase of America's Wildest Model Kits
Publisher Cartech, Inc. 2015
Author Name: Scotty Gosson
Foreword by John Greczula
Binding: Soft Cover
Pages 144 pages
Number of photos: well illustrated
Book Condition: NEW
Dimensions 216 x 279 x 9.65mm
ISBN ISBN
1613251564
ISBN-13
9781613251560
Book No CT-531.
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ABOUT
Growing up in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s saw the development of
extensive prosperity, of previously unknown luxury, and a level of
frivolity that the previous generation never knew. Television, expansion
into the suburbs, and the rapid growth of automobiles all led to a
development boom that people had never experienced. Combine this with
automotive growth, hot rodding, car shows, kids playing with toy cars
and building models, and you have the elements necessary to create the
show rod craze that proliferated in America during the 1960s and 1970s.
Contents:
● Foreword by John Greczula
● An Illustrated History of Show Rod Modeling
● The Corporate Sprue
● The Human Element
● The Manufacturer’s Point of View
● Collectibility in Today’s Marketplace
● he Model Hunter
● Scratch-Built Renegades
A
complement to author Scotty Gosson's previous title, America's Wildest
Show Rods of the 1960s & 1970s, this all-new book covers what was
often the inspiration for all those crazy show rods, the model kits
themselves. Viewed from a collector's standpoint rather than a builder's
point of view, all of the coolest and wildest kits are featured. Kits
including the Red Baron, Li'l Coffin, Mysterion, Uncertain-T, Batmobile,
and many more are featured from manufacturers such as Monogram, AMT,
Revell, and MPC. Interviews and insights from the designers, the car
builders, and the corporate suits provide a unique behind-the-scenes
insight into not only what enthusiasts were demanding, but also the
methods and marketing savvy that made it all happen.
Author
Gosson's entertaining prose, unique perspective, diligent research, and
color photography throughout make this book essential for show rod
enthusiasts. Whether you are interested in picking up the collecting
hobby, just want a few cool kits from your childhood to display, or
simply want to reminisce about building and obsessing over these crazy
kits from your youth, Show Rod Model Kits: A Showcase of America's
Wildest Model Kits will be a fun addition to your library.
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