Hot Rod Parts / Drag Parts Illustrated - Magazine Covers 1963 to 1969
OVERVIEW:
This magazine originally started as Speed & Auto Equipment Advertiser (S&AE Advertiser). It was
published by Jack Chappell and Jerry Burton under Chappell Publishing in Southern California. An 8 page, newspaper style publication on 11-1/2" by 16"
paper, content was advertiser ads and reader classified ads. It cost $.25 per issue or $5.00 per year.
The title became simply Parts Illustrated in June 1963, and this is when it likely went to a traditional magazine format. Another
title change occurred in August, 1963 when it became Hot Rod Parts Illustrated. And, finally, it was re-titled a last time as
Drag Parts Illustrated in April, 1967. Volume and series numbering carried over through each title change.
Funding appears to have come from both classified and traditional vendor advertising.
The table of contents, if available, can be seen by clicking on the icon.
PUBLICATION DATA:
The publisher did NOT provide net paid circulation data to N.W. Ayer.
CONTENT COMPLETENESS:
A total of 67 issues was printed from June 1st, 1963 through May, 1969. All cover images are complete except 4/69.