The Roth phenomenon is enjoying a newfound popularity amongst the Hot Rod Kulture. I think it is because he represents the freedom of expression that young folks want for themselves, plus they are trying to recreate a period that he was a part of.

He was one of my heros in the mid-sixties. I drew his characters, or "monster" style designs of my own, when I was in jr. High and high school. His cars really pushed the limits of design, and I still personally admire him as an artist/craftsman. He had ALL of the skills...artist, designer, fabricator, painter, striper.....(I don't know about upholstery).....but very few master this many different skills, and also are daring enough to "go outside the lines" of established hot rod artistry.