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Jan 20, 2021 · In addition to the feature stories and tech articles, hot rod cartoons were a popular part of car mag content since the beginning. HOT ROD readers laughed at the adventures of Stroker...
Jun 15, 2016 · Hot Rod Magazine discusses the history of cars in, well, cartoons in such diverse publishers as Hanna-Barbara, Hot Wheels, and Marvel.
Aug 31, 2023 · Looking Back at Stroker McGurk, Hot Rodding's Famous Foul-Up. Tom Medley's legendary cartoon ended an eight-year run in 1955, but not before leaving its mark on the hot rod world.
- Gray Baskerville
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CARtoons magazine is an American publication that focuses on automotive humor and hot rod artwork. Originated by Carl Kohler and drag-racing artist Pete Millar, it was published by Robert E. Petersen Publication Company as a quarterly starting in 1959.
The first issue of CARtoons included the story of the hot rod community as a social collective and introduced the term "Rumpsville" (referring to "hot rod heaven"). Millar worked on CARtoons until 1963, when he was replaced by Hot Rod editor and "Stroker McGurk" creator Tom Medley.
After more than 30 years, Trosley’s humorous automotive renderings are an illustrated slice of Auto-Americana. He’s recognized as one of the major contributing artists in CARtoons magazine, Hot Rod Cartoons, and CYCLEtoons.
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CARtoons Magazine began in 1959 as an American publication that focused on automotive humor and hot rod artwork. Originated by Carl Kohler and drag-racing artist Pete Millar, it was published by Robert E. Petersen Publication Company as a bi-monthly starting in 1960.
