From early hot rods and lowriders to modern tuning: this book presents a huge variety of unique cars from around the world. Automobiles have been tuned, restored, and rebuilt for years, but whether made for leisurely cruising or peak performance today s custom machines are more interesting than ever before. After exploring custom motor- cycles in The Ride and The Ride 2nd Gear, it s high time to focus on the four-wheeled scene. The Drive showcases the diversity and reach of this custom movement. Each car is utterly unique; each builder a true personality. Passion and craft meet in their work- shopsinNorthAmerica,Europe,andAsia. Theresultingvehicles andthisbook are for anyone for whom a car is so much more than just a way to get around.