Hop Up Magazine (Jan 1952) | Vintage Hot Rod Racing Zine | Illustrated Car Culture & Speedboat News

Rev up your vintage collection with this original 1952 issue of Hop Up Magazine—a must-have for hot rod fans, vintage racing buffs, and gearhead collectors.

Packed with Speed, Style & Americana

This January 1952 issue of Hop Up Magazine (Vol. 1, No. 6) features thrilling stories of road races, motorcycles, speedboats, and legendary hot rods. With a bold yellow-and-black cover and classic automotive illustrations inside, this 44-page publication captures the early days of American speed culture.

Highlights include:

• A story on “What is One Horsepower?” by Barney Navarro
• Morrison’s Roadster feature with stunning photography
• Speedboat and drag race coverage
• Rare period ads from Offenhouser, Bell Auto Parts & more

This piece of car culture history is perfect for display, research, or gifting to the vintage car lover in your life.

Specifications:

• Format: Softcover magazine
• Dimensions: 8 x 6 inches
• Language: English
• Page count: 44 pages
• Genre: Vintage Automotive Magazine
• Condition: This 1952 magazine shows visible age and wear
  ∙ Spine wear with small tears and rounding on corners
  ∙ Pages are intact with some tanning from age
  ∙ Front and back covers show creasing and edge wear
  ∙ Slight musty odor typical of vintage paper items

Why It Belongs on Your Shelf:

∙ Rare original issue from a cult-favorite auto magazine
∙ Fantastic vintage ads and early hot rod journalism
∙ A unique gift or reference for car lovers, builders & restorers

Give your collection something to brag about—this one’s ready to cruise.

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