Three Vintage Hot Rod Magazines (1963 & 1970) – Classic Automotive History

A Glimpse Into Classic Hot-Rodding Culture

These three vintage issues of Hot Rod Magazine from 1963 & 1970 capture the golden age of hot-rodding, muscle cars, and professional drag racing. Covering topics like the Indy 500, Avanti, Pro Street evolution, and Buick performance, these magazines were a must-read for car enthusiasts.

Originally launched in 1948, Hot Rod Magazine became the go-to publication for custom builders, speed enthusiasts, and street racers, tracking the rise of V8-powered beasts, radical custom cars, and the evolution of drag racing.

Included in This Set:

✔ June 1963 (Vol. 16, No. 6)

• Topics: Avanti, Indy 500, Championship Drags, Atlanta 500 and more.
• Condition: Wear, stamp, and handwritten name on cover

✔ May 1970 (Vol. 23, No. 5)

• Topics: Inside Buick's Back Room, Gatorsville, Pre-Indy, Serious Funny Business and more.
  
• Condition: Wear on cover read condition
  

✔ December 1970 (Vol. 23, No. 12)

• Topics: Giant HP 203 Chevy, AMC, Ray Goodman, Charlotte 500 and more.
  
• Condition: Minor wear read condition

Specifications:

• Title: Hot Rod Magazine (June 1963, May 1970, December 1970)
• Publisher: Petersen Publishing
• Format: Softcover Magazine
• Genre: Automotive, Car Culture, Racing History
• Pages: Varies per issue
• Dimensions: 11 x 8 inches each
• Language: English
• Condition: All pages intact, some cover wear as described

A Must-Have for Automotive Enthusiasts & Collectors

These original Hot Rod Magazine issues offer a rare and nostalgic look at automotive history, perfect for car collectors, drag racing fans, and hot-rodding historians. Whether you love classic muscle cars, professional racing, or custom builds, this set is a true time capsule of the era.

Disclaimer:

The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved. As is typical for vintage pieces, they may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.

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