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HOT ROD covers the gamut of hot rodding with an unrivaled mix of technical information, industry commentary, and new trends.
Jun 15, 2016 · For three decades it remained on high until last year, when car collector Bruce Meyer discovered its existence and managed to add the famed belly tank to his growing collection of significant...
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May 2, 2024 · In early 1948, Hollywood Publicity Associates and the S.C.T.A. teamed up to produce a car show in an attempt to improve the hot rodder's image. The show was an instant success, and Petersen's...
Hot Rod is an American car magazine devoted to hot rodding, drag racing, and muscle cars—modifying automobiles for performance and appearance. It was published monthly until 2024, when it transitioned to quarterly publication.
Around 1947, Petersen and a group of former co-workers at MGM formed their own consulting firm called Hollywood Publicity Associates. One of the firm's projects was advertising for a hot rod exhibition. Fortunately for Petersen, his automobile knowledge came in handy.
Hot Rod Magazine was launched by Trend in January 1948. The very first Hot Rod Magazine was created as the program for the first annual Hot Rod Exposition at the National Guard Armory in Los Angeles, California.
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Hot Rod magazine was first published in 1948 by Robert E. Petersen. It quickly became a popular publication among hot rod enthusiasts and helped to popularize the hot rod culture in the United States.
