Seventeen-year-old Bud Crayne built the fastest cars in town and drove his high-octane machines on the ragged edge. His need for speed would prove dangerous to him and the people around him, including... This description may be from another edition of this product.
It's been twenty years since I read this book and I still remember the ending so clearly it scares me. The story is dated, but has many valuable lessons.
A real kick in the head for a wild teenager!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I first found the book among some of my fathers' things and well, I just couldn't put it down. I just finished it and what a book! The story of a 17 yr. old building his own Rod, which was his companion, friend, and enemy. Just him and his ride. Sounds a little like myself. The main character finds the rules of life the only way, the hard way.
A Lasting Impression!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
I First read "Hot Rod" in the library of the USS Princeton back in 1958. I have never forgotten the story and have waited all these years for someone in Hollywood to wake up and make a screen version of this great novel..JR
A must for any young driver!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
It has been many years since I read this book as a teenager. It made an impression on me such that I still remember it after over 40 years! Now with my grandson driving my thoughts came back to this book and was pleased to find it listed - now hope I can get a copy for him! I VERY much recomend it for any young person just going "car crazy"!
Lasting Impression!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
I read this book in 1975 when I was just getting into muscle cars. It made an impression on me. I have always longed to build a car from scratch. This book made a dream seem within reach for for me when I didn't have much cash. I am presently helping my son restore a 1966 Mustang.
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