Dean Jeffries - 50 Fabulous Years In Hot Rods, Racing and Film

By: Tom Cotter .

Legendary car designer, builder, and painter Dean Jeffries was never one to toot his own horn—part of the reason his extraordinary career in hot rods, Indy cars, TV and movie cars, and more has never been detailed as have those of contemporaries Von Dutch, Ed Roth, and George Barris. Still, Jeffries, who got his start pinstriping and customizing hot rods in car-crazed Southern California in the 1950s, made a name for himself with groundbreaking, stunning, and iconic vehicles like the Mantaray, the Monkeemohile, and the Green Hornet's Black Beauty.

In Dean Jeffries: 50 Fabulous Years in Hot Rods, Racing 6- Film, bestselling automotive author Tom Cotter gives a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of the most talented car builders of our time, who has always preferred to let his creations speak for themselves.

Featuring extensive interviews with Jeffries and those who worked with him (including longtime rival George Barris), this book offers an unprecedented look at the man who modified vehicles for everyone from James Dean, Steve McQueen, and Elvis to Cobra builder Carroll Shelby and Indy racer A. J. Foyt. Also included are 250 rare photos and sketches from Jeffries' personal archive, making this an essential book for any car nut.

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