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This book stands as a full and complete history of Jenkins' career to date as told through his cars, and has been heartily authorized by Grumpy himself. Featured is an impressive collection of vintage photography on Jenkins' cars and career.

The Dawn of Pro Stock by Steve Reyes is a celebration of the early years, when fans could really connect with the cars, and brand rivalries were intense. Witness 'Cudas, Mustangs, Camaros, Mavericks, and Vegas going at it in this amazing archive.

Stock-class drag racing is celebrated in this new book, with hundreds of vintage color photographs showing the way it used to be. If you were a fan or participant back in the day, or love vintage drag cars, this is a book you'll thoroughly enjoy.

This book takes a look at many of the lost quarter-mile tracks across the country. Some of them are gone completely; paved over to make room for housing developments or strip malls. For fans of drag racing's past, it's a sobering and interesting study.

Whenever hot rodders get together to bench race the question, "Whatever happened to such-and-such car", invariably comes up. This paperback edition of Lost Hot Rods answers this question by finding nearly 100 lost hot rods, custom cars, and more.

In Street Sleepers, the secrets are exposed and the owners and builders of some of America's quickest street machines share their deceptive art. Outstanding photography and in-depth owner interviews tell the tale, and even track times are shared.

Show Rods began as visions of futuristic cars and eventually morphed into cartoon-like representations of cars. This roundtable discussion from the industry's icons as well as great vintage photographs make this book a must-have.

Pat Ganahl once again opens the archives and pounds the pavement in order to bring you the stories on some of the coolest cars ever to appear in shows or grace the pages of automotive magazines. A perfect companion to the best-selling Lost Hot Rods.

The Colorful World of Tattoo Models is an intimate and, yes, colorful look at the some of the world's best tattoo models. Representing the US, the UK and Europe, each model wears tattoos that range from the traditional to the avant-garde.

A comprehensive guide to both driving technique and car setup. The author explains various styles and methods of drifting, and provides technical physical descriptions and detailed line art and photos.

In this Workbench series title, the focus is on the disassembly, inspection and step-by-step rebuild of the most popular Jeep, Dana and Chrysler high-performance differentials.

This Workbench book provides detailed step-by-step information for rebuilding the Ford 8.8- and 9-inch rear differentials, two of the most popular and best performing differentials on the market.

Walks you, step-by-step, through a rebuild with detailed color photos along the entire way. Whether you're a first-time engine builder or a seasoned professional, this is the essential guide to rebuilding your small-block Ford.

A quality, step-by-step Workbench Book and DVD combination that shows you how to build a street or racing small-block. The book includes more than 650 photos and a 2 hour DVD.

Scores of interviews, in-depth research, and exceptional insight from veteran magazine editor Richard Truesdell and co-author Mark Fletcher has created a great book. Hurst Equipped captures the complete story from the production cars and race cars to the performance parts.

Long lauded as a family mover unworthy of respect, the vintage style of old wagons is now finding favor with enthusiasts. Separated from more typical vintage rides, in modified or customized form, wagons take on an entirely different personality.

Into the Skin is the first complete comprehensive directory to the art of tattooing. This is the first book to delve wholly into the world of tattoo; from the origins and history of tattooing, to modern practices and equipment.

George the Painter - A Bathroom Reader, is five years worth of George's columns, roughly 75,000 words - and an additional 48 pages of color photos. And whether the topic is motorcycles, the posers who ride them or his recent trip from Arizona to the East Coast, the prose is entertaining and truly unique. George has a huge following, and after reading just a small sample of his writing, it's easy to see why.

The Definitive Shelby Mustang Guide takes a detailed look at the performance and styling of the 1965-1970 Shelby Mustangs in text, photographs and charts/graphs and clears up many myths and misconceptions surrounding these legendary pony cars.

Clear, concise stp-by-step instructions guide you through each crucial stage of the rebuild process. You will be able to confidently complete the rebuild of an entire engine.

When the supply of new Harleys ran short several years ago and riders had to wait in line for three years to buy a new Harley-Davidson, people soon learned they could build a better bike at home with parts from the aftermarket.

NHRA veteran McKenna uses over 300 color photos to show you what to expect your first time out, how to set your street or racecar up for consistency and speed, and driving techniques for enthusiasts at all levels.

Chock full of tips and tricks that will have your engine making more power than the competition. Readers will also benefit from the advice of top engine builder Keith Dorton, and will follow the builds from 3 famous engine builders.

Subjects covered include tool requirements, engine removal and teardown, inspection, parts, machine work and clean-up, final engine assembly, and start-up. This book is essential for enthusiasts looking to rebuild their big-block Chevy.

Takes the guesswork out of modification and parts selection by showing you the types of horsepower and torque gains expected by each modification. Contains over 340 photos and 185 dyno graphs.

Whether you are prepping your MINI for the street or competition, this book covers everything by using detailed instruction throughout. Example cars are presented that show how many performance modifications make a car that is well-balanced.

Show Rods began as visions of futuristic cars and eventually morphed into cartoon-like representations of cars. This roundtable discussion from the industry's icons as well as great vintage photographs make this book a must-have.

This story gives insight into the complexities of the sport technically, physically, and mentally and highlights the extreme danger faced by riders when classic high-speed circuits were still in use in Europe and rider safety was a low priority.

Mick Walker has written about most of the world's classic marques and many of the sport's greatest riders, including a variety of experiences as a rider, dealer, importer, tuner, team boss, and author.