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The introduction of the '97 Viper GTS Coupe
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A small blurb on the Doane Spencer '32 Roadster having been acquired by Bruce Meyer. HRM June 1996 After restoration: A wonderful article on this car by Pat Ganahl at https://patganahl.com/2019/04/01/unknown-doane/
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HRM June 1996 had an article on the differences between east and west coast customs. In the midst of this was a photo that intrigued me. Turned out to be a '56 Chrysler owned by Richard Zocchi (and yes, it is a west coast car ) Nice background on it at https://customrodder.forumactif.org/t2867-1956-chrysler-richard-zocchi
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I'm not sure what it's called when a modern car gets new body panels to make it look old (i.e. a C5 Corvette made to look like a C1). When I have seen these in the past, I am usually less than impressed because invariably the proportions are off and thus do a disservice to both the current design and the original. Having said that, this article of a '90 Thunderbird melded with a '49 Ford shoebox fascinated me. It just worked! I now feel two scale models in my future that shall become one
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I personally have a soft-spot for the '65 Impala, thus this beauty spoke to me. And look at the numbers on the strip! HRM May 1996
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A wonderful advertisement showcasing all the Chrysler Pace Cars of the past. HRM May 1996 I was particularly intrigued by the Newport Phaeton Prototype... Nice write-up on it at https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2012/03/06/indy-pacing-1941-chrysler-newport-dual-cowl-phaeton-restored-for-another-trip-across-the-block
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HRM May 1996 had the Boydster on the cover, and a great article inside on how it was designed and built. The article also had both practical and esoteric information on the art of the hot rod.
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HRM March 1996 had something a little different; an article on Herb Ries' '51 Country Squire Woody.
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Smokey Yunick's '68 Camaro Trans-Am race car. This would be a fun build for sure. HRM January 1996
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A '50 Ford coupe/concept owned by Billy Gibbons and fully customized by Pete Chapouris to be christened as "Kopperhed". The story is as interesting as the car! HRM January 1996
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A pair of '39 Chevy coupes. Wow! HRM October 1995
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Wonderful graphic on the 1909 - 1940 Fords. I have also used the following Ford poster to learn the differences between body styles:
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Speaking of art: Boyd Coddington (and Chip Foose) "Smoothster". HRM January 1995 I have built the Testors version of this car, and can attest to it being a very pleasant model to build
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Here is the first article I saw in HRM approaching the topic of "beaters", "rusto rods", or what eventually became "rat rods". Other magazines broached this topic earlier, but as far as I can tell, December 1994 was the first time HRM readers were treated to the topic. I myself love "rat rods" because 1) they tend to be driven, 2) they can be done by folks on a limited budget, and 3) they are counter-culture (which is always fun). The only caveat I make is that the end product have some creativity and/or talent on display. Nothing I like less than some poseur throwing a bucket of paint on a canvass and calling it art. So with that having been said, here is the first HRM article putting a shot over the bow of the established hot rod scene: A follow-up article on upcoming trends the very following month had this little spot on "rusto rides"
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Bring out your tissues, because this '62 Thunderbird will make you cry! HRM October 1994
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HRM September 1994 had an ad that got my attention with the weird vehicle in the background: Turned out to be Rick and Karen Dobbertin's "Surface Orbiter" land and sea toy. And what a cool toy it is! A milk tanker converted into a motorhome/boat. And when Rick wasn't travelling in his orbiter, he was busy racing his famous J-2000
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And just when I've gotten tired of Pro Street cars, comes along this sexy beast of a '67 Mustang! HRM August 1994
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Then comes along C.K. Spurlock's '49 Mercury "Merroder"! I never even heard of it before, and yet IMHO it's as beautiful as any other custom hitting the scene at that time. HRM December 1993
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Todd Jupiter '65 Corvette. Nothing but attitude coming and going... HRM November 1993
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This small photo caught my attention from an article on the Nationals. HRM November 1993 Very interesting modern interpretation of the lead sled...
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I'm starting to see the beginnings of today's hot rod aesthetic in the 90's builds. One nice example is this '72 Chevy truck done by Tim Sousamian; slammed suspension, non-essentials shaved, ultra-clean lines, two tone paint. HRM October 1993
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There is just something so classic about this '39 Studebaker pickup. 100 years from now, it will still be rolling art. HRM August 1993
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Eddie Van Halen Chevy truck. Tasteful and subdued - - - like his music! HRM June 1993
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I like the patina'd look on the Raul De La Torre '50 Cadillac. HRM February 1993
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