Mark Whitney Mehran is an author

Author

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, business owner, land speed racer, Hot Rod

Hot rod

Hot rods are typically American cars with large engines modified for linear speed. The origin of the term "hot rod" is unclear. One explanation is that the term is a contraction of "hot roadster," meaning a roadster that was modified for speed. Another possible origin includes modifications to or...

 and Chopper

Chopper (motorcycle)

A chopper is a type of motorcycle that was either modified from an original motorcycle design or built from scratch to have a hand-crafted appearance. The main features of a chopper that make it stand out are its longer frame design accompanied by a stretch front end...

 builder and Pinstriper. Born and raised in California

California

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, Mehran attended Eaglebrook School

Eaglebrook School

Eaglebrook School is an independent junior boarding school for boys in Deerfield, Massachusetts. It is located on the Pocumtuck Range near Deerfield Academy and sited on a campus which is also preserved by the Deerfield Wildlife Trust....

 and Cate School

Cate School

The Cate School, established in 1910 by Curtis Wolsey Cate, is a four-year, coeducational, college-preparatory boarding school in Carpinteria, California, United States....

, and graduated from Brown University

Brown University

Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...

 with an honors degree in English and American Literature.

Builder

Mehran has been building traditional hot rod

Hot rod

Hot rods are typically American cars with large engines modified for linear speed. The origin of the term "hot rod" is unclear. One explanation is that the term is a contraction of "hot roadster," meaning a roadster that was modified for speed. Another possible origin includes modifications to or...

s, rat rod

Rat rod

A rat rod is a style of hot rod or custom car that, in most cases, imitates the early hot rods of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. It is not to be confused with the somewhat closely related "traditional" hot rod, which is an accurate re-creation or period-correct restoration of a hot rod from the same...

s and motorcycle choppers

Chopper (motorcycle)

A chopper is a type of motorcycle that was either modified from an original motorcycle design or built from scratch to have a hand-crafted appearance. The main features of a chopper that make it stand out are its longer frame design accompanied by a stretch front end...

 at Hot Rod Surf since 1996. He has built many notable cars and bikes such as the “Silver Bullet”, “Blue Dream”, “O.R.M.” chopper and many other featured in books, movies and driving around the south California area.

Hot Rod Surf

Mehran started Hot Rod Surf with John Pringle in 1996. Hot Rod Surf started as a Surf Shop in Mission Beach, California. The shop moved locations to Pacific Beach, California. Mark built as many as 3-5 Hot Rods and Choppers per year out of Hot Rod Surf from 1996-2008.

Hot Rod Surf Publishing

In 2006 Mark Mehran started HOT ROD SURF Publishing, a label that distributes books and dvds. Currently HOT ROD SURF Publishing has published 2 books and 3 dvds.

Hot Rod Surf Publishing titles:

• HOT ROD SURF ‘All Steel All Real’ Vol.1
• How To Guide of Traditional Freehand Pinstriping Techniques
• How To Service Your Hot Rod DVD

Author

Mehran writes books surrounding his lifestyle and interests of hot rods, pinstriping and custom culture.

Books:

• HOT ROD SURF 100% Genuine ISBN 0-9786756-1-4
• Basic Hot Rod Pinstriping Techniques with HOT ROD SURF ISBN 0-9786756-0-6

Mehran writes articles for Hot Rod magazines including:

• Rebel Rodz
• OverDrive Hot Rod News

Land Speed Racer

Mehran joined the San Diego Roadster Club in 2007. He races O.R.M. bike number 1717B a A-PBG Harley Davidson in the 1350cc motorcycle class. At 2007 Bonneville Speed Week Mehran added a turbo to his motorcycle and set the world land speed record for his class on August 13, 2007.

Artist

Mehran is an accomplished pinstriper of hot rods, motorcycles and Kustom Culture items.

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