The Business of Speed: The Hot Rod Industry in America, 1915-1990

摘要

The Business of Speed explores how a distinct set of "enthusiast-entrepreneurs" modified the innermost technical qualities of mass-produced automobiles in search of performance, pride, and profit. David Lucsko traces the technology, geography, and personalities of an industry based entirely on user modifications, technological enthusiasm, and small flexible firms; an industry that faced early and endemic technological uncertainty and, by mid-century, increasing regulatory challenges. He provides rich empirical material for readers interested in business history or the history of technology.