In this fully illustrated personal look at the culture of hot rods and customised vehicles in Australia are dozens of fascinating stories about these incredible cars and the passionate craftspeople, amateur and professional, who build them. Includes unique and never before seen photos and contributions from dozens of hot rod and custom enthusiasts.

Building your own Street Rod is a most rewarding experience. Nothing quite matches the sense of achievement gained from having a done it yourselfa . Not everyone has the time or ability to do all or even a major portion of the work on their own street rod. It is still important to have at least a basic understanding of the engineering principles ......

A man with humble beginnings on the family farm, minimal formal education and no qualifications, but an enormous drive and vision. Along with a very smart, loyal and patient wife! He founded one of the most successful automotive small businesses in Australia, was the initiator of trends, creator some of the most radical, yet immaculately ......