Not long ago hot rods were tagged as the rebellious stepchild of the automobile industry. Just look how things have changed. Today these flame-plainted, chromed-out powerhouses are the golden chldren of the reality television generation. Anatomy of a Hot Rod explores 40 of the most spectacular open-air roadsters, flame-wrapped led sleds and primer-colored rat rods ever created. Hot rodders and the people who love them will discover 400 of the most amazing color photos of interiors and exteriors, plus details about the techniques used to create each car and background about each builder. 256 pages. English.