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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Jeffrey A. JonesPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.467kg ISBN: 9780786499687ISBN 10: 0786499680 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 23 September 2016 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface 1. On the Shoulders of Giants 2. You Can’t Trust ANYTHING! 3. Mysterion in the Small World 4. (Re)Designing a Masterpiece 5. From Whence Cometh Mysterion? 6. I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles 7. Tale of Two Engines Between pages 106 and 107 are 8 color plates containing 22 photographs 8. Suspended Animation 9. Body Building Without Lifting Iron 10. The Engines of Success 11. Wheels 12. Department of the Interior 13. All Systems Go 14. Big Daddy Roth’s Legacy Epilogue Appendix Bibliography IndexReviewsJones explains the details of every significant construction step...His ship knowledge is limitless and amazing, and he explains thing in plain English --The Hemmings Daily; YOUR BOOK! WOW! Thanks for all you've done for Ed Roth and his friends. What great words, photos, drawings, story book! It really is! You're like Ed, a Game Changer. It is a great surprise book!--A. M. Koveleski, legendary race driver, Auto World mail order entrepreneur, and close friend of Ed Roth; thanks for a great book on a great car built by a great guy! --Bob Larivee Sr., legendary car show promoter, one-time owner of Mysterion, and close friend of Ed Roth; As a '60's showcar enthusiast, I was blown away by the details revealed by Mr. Jones' research of the iconic Ed Roth creation. I thought I had seen all published info on the car; he came up with so much of which I was not aware. Who knew (or remembered) that the car was not featured inside Rod and Custom Magazine (only shown on the cover). The legend is larger than the car (and its coverage). But beyond the fascinating story, Mr. Jones has written the textbook for Joe Average to use when he decides to build a complete car from scratch! His determination and innovation are right up there with the best pro's in the hot rod field. If you are into all things Roth, this is a must for your library. --Tom Davison, Shepherd of Mysterion show car during last few months of existence. Jones explains the details of every significant construction step...His ship knowledge is limitless and amazing, and he explains thing in plain English --The Hemmings Daily; YOUR BOOK! WOW! Thanks for all you've done for Ed Roth and his friends. What great words, photos, drawings, story book! It really is! You're like Ed, a Game Changer. It is a great surprise book!--A. M. Koveleski, legendary race driver, Auto World mail order entrepreneur, and close friend of Ed Roth; thanks for a great book on a great car built by a great guy! --Bob Larivee Sr., legendary car show promoter, one-time owner of Mysterion, and close friend of Ed Roth; As a '60's showcar enthusiast, I was blown away by the details revealed by Mr. Jones' research of the iconic Ed Roth creation. I thought I had seen all published info on the car; he came up with so much of which I was not aware. Who knew (or remembered) that the car was not featured inside Rod and Custom Magazine (only shown on the cover). The legend is larger than the car (and its coverage). But beyond the fascinating story, Mr. Jones has written the textbook for Joe Average to use when he decides to build a complete car from scratch! His determination and innovation are right up there with the best pro's in the hot rod field. If you are into all things Roth, this is a must for your library. --Tom Davison, Shepherd of Mysterion show car during last few months of existence. -Jones explains the details of every significant construction step...His ship knowledge is limitless and amazing, and he explains thing in plain English---The Hemmings Daily; -YOUR BOOK! WOW! Thanks for all you've done for Ed Roth and his friends. What great words, photos, drawings, story book! It really is! You're like Ed, a Game Changer. It is a great surprise book!--A. M. Koveleski, legendary race driver, Auto World mail order entrepreneur, and close friend of Ed Roth; -thanks for a great book on a great car built by a great guy!---Bob Larivee Sr., legendary car show promoter, one-time owner of Mysterion, and close friend of Ed Roth; -As a '60's showcar enthusiast, I was blown away by the details revealed by Mr. Jones' research of the iconic Ed Roth creation. I thought I had seen all published info on the car; he came up with so much of which I was not aware. Who knew (or remembered) that the car was not featured inside Rod and Custom Magazine (only shown on the cover). The legend is larger than the car (and its coverage). But beyond the fascinating story, Mr. Jones has written the textbook for -Joe Average- to use when he decides to build a complete car from scratch! His determination and innovation are right up there with the best pro's in the hot rod field. If you are into all things Roth, this is a must for your library.---Tom Davison, Shepherd of Mysterion show car during last few months of existence. YOUR BOOK! WOW! Thanks for all you've done for Ed Roth and his friends. What great words, photos, drawings, story book!...It really is! You're like Ed, a Game Changer. It is a great surprise book!--A. M. Koveleski, legendary race driver, Auto World mail order entrepreneur, and close friend of Ed Roth; thanks for a great book on a great car built by a great guy! --Bob Larivee Sr., legendary car show promoter, one-time owner of Mysterion, and close friend of Ed Roth; As a '60's showcar enthusiast, I was blown away by the details revealed by Mr. Jones' research of the iconic Ed Roth creation. I thought I had seen all published info on the car; he came up with so much of which I was not aware. Who knew (or remembered) that the car was not featured inside Rod and Custom Magazine (only shown on the cover). The legend is larger than the car (and its coverage). But beyond the fascinating story, Mr. Jones has written the textbook for Joe Average to use when he decides to build a complete car from scratch! His determination and innovation are right up there with the best pro's in the hot rod field. If you are into all things Roth, this is a must for your library. --Tom Davison, Shepherd of Mysterion show car during last few months of existence. YOUR BOOK! WOW! Thanks for all you've done for Ed Roth and his friends. What great words, photos, drawings, story book!...It really is! You're like Ed, a Game Changer. It is a great surprise book!--A. M. Koveleski, legendary race driver, <i>Auto World</i> mail order entrepreneur, and close friend of Ed Roth; thanks for a great book on a great car built by a great guy! --Bob Larivee Sr., legendary car show promoter, one-time owner of Mysterion, and close friend of Ed Roth; As a '60's showcar enthusiast, I was blown away by the details revealed by Mr. Jones' research of the iconic Ed Roth creation. I thought I had seen all published info on the car; he came up with so much of which I was not aware. Who knew (or remembered) that the car was not featured inside <i>Rod and Custom Magazine</i> (only shown on the cover). The legend is larger than the car (and its coverage). But beyond the fascinating story, Mr. Jones has written the textbook for Joe Average to use when he decides to build a complete car from scratch! His determination and innovation are right up there with the best pro's in the hot rod field. If you are into all things Roth, this is a must for your library. --Tom Davison, Shepherd of Mysterion show car during last few months of existence. Author InformationJeffrey A. Jones is a life-long Ed Roth and Mysterion fanatic. He has worked for over 40 years as a petroleum engineer and is widely published in petroleum engineering. He lives in Van Alstyne, Texas. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |