The Hot Rod Story
The Hot Rod Story DVD VIDEO DOCUMENTARY old rodding custom cars history racing!
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Alex Xydias
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THE HOT ROD STORY
For the first time, Alex Xydias' classic film, THE HOT ROD STORY, is now available on Video Cassette. This feature-length, color and sound motion picture is a documentary history of the sport of Hot Rodding. Produced over a period of several years by Alex Xydias, a hot rod pioneer himself, this action-packed, often humorous, always exciting film, with rare, exclusive footage, covers four decades in the growth of the truly American automotive sport of hot rodding.
THE HOT ROD STORY begins in the 1930s with "hopped up" roadsters racing across dry lake beds of Southern California's Mojave Desert where many of the performance industry's first products were tested by young men like Edelbrock, Weiand, Iskendarian, and Hilborn. The film depicts the explosion of competition after World War II, the growth of car clubs, the birth of HOT ROD magazine, and the formation of the National Hot Rod Association... all instrumental in spreading the work Eastward until "Hot Rodding" became a national phenomenon.
In the late forties, car enthusiasts expanded their horizons to the World famous Bonneville Salt Flats and began an incredible assault on land speed records in every class. Xydias' So-Cal Speed Shop Special became the first "hot rod" to break the 200 mph barrier in 1950, and less than ten years later, Mickey Thompson's Challenger I broke the Land Speed Record at 406 mph! All of this action is covered in a great segment on Bonneville in the film.
With enthusiast's magazines spreading the word about the activities in California and Bonneville, young men throughout the country wanted in on the fun and excitement. Without the dry lake beds or salt flats, these hot rodders turned to the streets, a dangerous and sometimes fatal competition. The National Hot Rod Association, through its Safety Safari, quickly turned this great enthusiasm into what was to become hot rodding's major contribution to automotive sports... organized drag racing. The quarter-mile became famous, and the film documents the exciting action from the very beginning. Featured in the film is complete coverage of the NHRA First Nationals in Great Bend, Kansas in the Summer of '55.
Following the rapid growth of drag racing, THE HOT ROD STORY covers in-depth, the incredible action at the Bakersfield Smokers' events, the Winternationals in Pomona, and the NHRA Nationals at Indianapolis in 1963 when Don Garlits, Connie Kalitta, Pete Robinson, and Tony Nancy battle it out with an 'unknown' for Top Eliminator. These were days before Funny Cars, when Don Prudhomme and Tome McOuen drove front-engine dragsters, and the drivers smoked the tires all the way through the quarter-mile, not just in the "burn-out" area. Dragsters like the Green Monster, Bustle Bomb, and the Freight Train, and Super Stocks like Color Me Gone and Ramchargers' Old Reliable! It's all there — and much more — exciting boat drags and cruising with the famous cars of the L.A. Roadster Club and more!
THE HOT ROD STORY — a 70-minute, color-sound video featuring the men and machines that helped make hot rodding one of the most popular automotive sports in the world.
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
For the first time, Alex Xydias' classic film, THE HOT ROD STORY, is now available on Video Cassette. This feature-length, color and sound motion picture is a documentary history of the sport of Hot Rodding. Produced over a period of several years by Alex Xydias, a hot rod pioneer himself, this action-packed, often humorous, always exciting film, with rare, exclusive footage, covers four decades in the growth of the truly American automotive sport of hot rodding.
THE HOT ROD STORY begins in the 1930s with "hopped up" roadsters racing across dry lake beds of Southern California's Mojave Desert where many of the performance industry's first products were tested by young men like Edelbrock, Weiand, Iskendarian, and Hilborn. The film depicts the explosion of competition after World War II, the growth of car clubs, the birth of HOT ROD magazine, and the formation of the National Hot Rod Association... all instrumental in spreading the work Eastward until "Hot Rodding" became a national phenomenon.
In the late forties, car enthusiasts expanded their horizons to the World famous Bonneville Salt Flats and began an incredible assault on land speed records in every class. Xydias' So-Cal Speed Shop Special became the first "hot rod" to break the 200 mph barrier in 1950, and less than ten years later, Mickey Thompson's Challenger I broke the Land Speed Record at 406 mph! All of this action is covered in a great segment on Bonneville in the film.
With enthusiast's magazines spreading the word about the activities in California and Bonneville, young men throughout the country wanted in on the fun and excitement. Without the dry lake beds or salt flats, these hot rodders turned to the streets, a dangerous and sometimes fatal competition. The National Hot Rod Association, through its Safety Safari, quickly turned this great enthusiasm into what was to become hot rodding's major contribution to automotive sports... organized drag racing. The quarter-mile became famous, and the film documents the exciting action from the very beginning. Featured in the film is complete coverage of the NHRA First Nationals in Great Bend, Kansas in the Summer of '55.
Following the rapid growth of drag racing, THE HOT ROD STORY covers in-depth, the incredible action at the Bakersfield Smokers' events, the Winternationals in Pomona, and the NHRA Nationals at Indianapolis in 1963 when Don Garlits, Connie Kalitta, Pete Robinson, and Tony Nancy battle it out with an 'unknown' for Top Eliminator. These were days before Funny Cars, when Don Prudhomme and Tome McOuen drove front-engine dragsters, and the drivers smoked the tires all the way through the quarter-mile, not just in the "burn-out" area. Dragsters like the Green Monster, Bustle Bomb, and the Freight Train, and Super Stocks like Color Me Gone and Ramchargers' Old Reliable! It's all there — and much more — exciting boat drags and cruising with the famous cars of the L.A. Roadster Club and more!
THE HOT ROD STORY — a 70-minute, color-sound video featuring the men and machines that helped make hot rodding one of the most popular automotive sports in the world.
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
