Show Rod Model Kits: A Showcase of America's Wildest Model Kits - Softcover

"This book would be a wonderful reference for the early show rod or model car collector and model builders interested in the early years of hot rod models. It includes an astounding number of kit photographs that are sure to ignite the passion of hot rod kit builders and collectors alike. Gosson's writing style is casual and humorous, while disseminating vast amounts of information."-- (03/07/2015)

"Show Rod Model Kits becomes a lively discussion that will attract not just collectors, car enthusiasts and hobbyists but many a reader who has previously harbored only a casual interest in show cars."--James A. Cox"Midwest Book Review" (04/13/2015)

"If you're currently a modeler or just want to take a look at some of the kits you might have built in your younger days, this book needs to be in your collection!"--Jonnie King"Hall of Fame Legends" (04/29/2015)

"Author Gosson's entertaining prose, unique perspective, diligent research, and color photography throughout make this book essential for show rod enthusiasts."--Kustoms Illustrated (05/01/2015)

Growing up in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s saw the development of extensive prosperity, of previously unknown luxury, and a level of frivolity that the previous generation never knew. Television, expansion into the suburbs, and the rapid growth of automobiles all led to a development boom that people had never experienced. Combine this with automotive growth, hot rodding, car shows, kids playing with toy cars and building models, and you have the elements necessary to create the show rod craze that proliferated in America during the 1960s and 1970s.

A complement to author Scotty Gosson's previous title, America's Wildest Show Rods of the 1960s & 1970s, this all-new book covers what was often the inspiration for all those crazy show rods, the model kits themselves. Viewed from a collector's standpoint rather than a builder's point of view, all of the coolest and wildest kits are featured. Kits including the Red Baron, Li'l Coffin, Mysterion, Uncertain-T, Batmobile, and many more are featured from manufacturers such as Monogram, AMT, Revell, and MPC. Interviews and insights from the designers, the car builders, and the corporate suits provide a unique behind-the-scenes insight into not only what enthusiasts were demanding, but also the methods and marketing savvy that made it all happen.

Author Gosson's entertaining prose, unique perspective, diligent research, and color photography throughout make this book essential for show rod enthusiasts. Whether you are interested in picking up the collecting hobby, just want a few cool kits from your childhood to display, or simply want to reminisce about building and obsessing over these crazy kits from your youth, Show Rod Model Kits: A Showcase of America's Wildest Model Kits will be a fun addition to your library.