Don Montgomery Hot Rod Book Collection x5 Signed Hardcover Automobilia

🔥 DON MONTGOMERY HOT ROD HISTORY COLLECTION – 5 HARDBOUND VOLUMES INCLUDING AUTOGRAPHED FIRST EDITION 🔥 For the dedicated hot rod enthusiast, traditional rod builder, or serious automobilia collector, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a carefully curated collection from one of the most recognized historians of early American hot rod culture. These hardbound Don Montgomery books document the machines, personalities, and grassroots innovation that shaped the golden age of hot rodding. Included is an author-inscribed and autographed copy of Hot Rods in the Forties: A Blast From The Past, making this set even more desirable for collectors. These books are filled with vintage photography, historical material, period-built cars, and firsthand stories from the era when hot rods were built in garages, raced on dry lakes, and driven on the street. Included in this 5-book collection: 1) Hot Rods in the Forties: A Blast From The Past (1987) Autographed by Don Montgomery with inscription ISBN-10: 0-9626454-0-0 ISBN-13: 978-0-9626454-0-2 Highlights: • Signed and inscribed by the author • Focuses on the formative years of hot rodding during the 1940s • Extensive period photography featuring early builds and racing scenes • Covers dry lakes competition, speed culture, and the roots of traditional hot rodding • A cornerstone title for collectors of early hot rod history 2) Hot Rods As They Were – Another Blast From The Past (2nd Printing, 1990) ISBN-10: 0-9626454-1-9 Highlights: • Explores hot rods as they originally existed during the era—not modern recreations • Features roadsters, coupes, sedans, and competition-built machines • Captures the style and ingenuity of authentic period hot rods • Rich with historical imagery and technical detail 3) Hot Rod Memories: Relived Again (1991) ISBN-10: 0-9626454-2-7 Highlights: • Dedicated to preserving stories and imagery from early hot rod culture • Packed with period photographs and memorable builds • Covers racers, enthusiasts, and the culture surrounding the movement • A nostalgic look back at hot rodding's most influential years 4) Authentic Hot Rods: The Real "Good Old Days" #5 (1994) ISBN-10: 0-9626454-4-3 Highlights: • Focuses on genuine period hot rods and traditional builds • Showcases original cars and the people behind them • Strong emphasis on authenticity and preservation of hot rod heritage • A highly collectible volume within Montgomery’s series 5) Old Hot Rods Scrapbook: Memories From The Past #8 (2006) ISBN-13: 978-0-9626454-7-1 Highlights: • Scrapbook-style presentation loaded with historic imagery • Features forgotten racers, vintage builds, and snapshots from hot rodding’s past • Offers a unique look into early hot rod culture through preserved photos and memorabilia • Later publication that complements the earlier books perfectly Finding Don Montgomery books individually is one thing. Finding five hardbound volumes together—including an autographed and inscribed example—is something collectors rarely encounter. An outstanding addition for collectors of vintage speed equipment, SCTA history, drag racing memorabilia, garage libraries, man caves, or serious automobilia collections. 🏁 A true archive of traditional American hot rod history. From a recent acquisition of a longtime car collector and builder who is downsizing his collection. Be sure to check out my other listings for additional vintage parts, hot rod items, and automobilia. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description and show condition/details. Books are sold AS-IS with no returns. Please ask any questions before purchasing, and if any issue arises, contact me first so I have the opportunity to make it right.