Bound Volume of "Hot Rod" Magazine for 1958

Summary

Robert E. Petersen published the first issue of Hot Rod magazine in January 1948. It quickly became the leading source of news and information about the hot rod hobby. Having a car featured on the cover was a great honor, as important as winning a trophy at a major show.

Robert E. Petersen published the first issue of Hot Rod magazine in January 1948. It quickly became the leading source of news and information about the hot rod hobby. Having a car featured on the cover was a great honor, as important as winning a trophy at a major show.

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

1958

Subject Date

1958

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2019.0.3.98

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in

Width: 8.25 in