Hot Rods and Racing Cars #18

Sep 1954 · Charlton · 0.10 USD

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The issue opens with a story about Fred, an experienced race driver recounting his toughest racing experiences to an admirer, including a dangerous race in Europe and a harrowing incident in Utah where he nearly lost his life. Terry Willis, a talented young driver new to the track, faces pressure from racing enthusiasts and the Racing Association, who want him to stay and race competitively rather than pursue his own goals. "Rust Bucket Romance!" follows Jo Legget, who uses a hot rod to impress Wanda, a woman competing in a Jaguar with another driver named Cal, ultimately winning Wanda's affection through determination and ingenuity with his modified vehicle.

Contains 5 stories

A Coward at the Wheel

6 pp

Death Clams the Loser

6 pp

The Last Mile!!

3 pp

Terry Willis, known as "Iron Man" for his emotionless dominance on the track, has spent years building hot rod racing into a legitimate sport—all while earning the hatred of fellow racers who can't understand his cold determination. When a dangerous moment erupts during a race, Willis faces a choice that will finally reveal the truth behind his hard exterior and the sacrifice he's been quietly making all along.

The Speed King

6 pp

Rust Bucket Romance

4 pp

Jo Legget thinks her beat-up jalopy is no match for Cal Baker's attention—until a new rival rolls onto campus in a sleek imported Jaguar, driven by the glamorous Wanda Hughes. When drag races for the title of Hot Rod Queen are announced, Jo sees her chance to prove her rust bucket has real speed and win back Cal's interest. But as the competition heats up, Jo discovers that victory might teach her something unexpected about where her heart truly lies.