Originally published in the July 1999 issue of HOT ROD magazine. Steven Rupp has added to the original story by writing notes for each piece of car art. More than just the typical bathing-beauty ...

Keith Weesner was in a record store many years ago when he saw a teenager wearing a T-shirt with his artwork on it. He's used to seeing people wearing his shirts, but this time it stuck in his mind ...

Hot rods have left an indelible mark on automotive history, evolving from post-war curiosities into enduring symbols of creativity and freedom. Their journey from the fringes of the automotive world ...