Personalities and Culture

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.

Due to variations in weather, laws and road conditions, two distinctive schools of style emerged at the dawn of rodding. In East vs. West, hardcore devotees Alig and Kilmer have hit a home run with the various rides they have profiled in this book.

Ed's rise to fame peaked with the custom car boom of the early '60s. To say his life was interesting is an understatement-this book covers it all, from art to custom cars, monster shirts to VW-powered trikes, and the life that brought it together.

These rods rarely sport paint jobs of any kind, and their owners aren't scared to drive them. They represent an attitude, but never take anything too seriously. Rat Rods are high on style but low on budget, and that's why so many love them.