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Alex Xydias (born March 22, 1922) is an American hot rodder, racing driver and land speed racer, active in the early days of the auto racings. Xydias was born in Los Angeles. He served in World War II as radio operator and engineer on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.
Oct 3, 2021 · Alex was fond of the little V8-60s he saw in Midget racing and used one in his tank. Along with some carefully selected war surplus hardware he built a neat functional race car. Although more custom than hot rod, Alex’s 1934 Cabriolet known as the Jewel was great at attracting attention to the shop.
To many today, the name Alex Xydias (pronounced Ex-hideous) is synonymous with the famed hot rod company So-Cal Speed Shop. Yet, as the records show, Xydias’ achievements on the lakes, in publishing and ultimately in event productions are equally phenomenal.
Mar 23, 2022 · Alex Xydias is a first-generation hot rodder with a hard-to-pronounce last name (just say "X-hideous") who was literally there when and where it all began. Xydias grew up in Los...
Mar 23, 2022 · Hot rod hero Alex Xydias, founder of the SO-CAL Speed Shop, WWII Army Air Corps veteran, one of the founders of the SEMA show, a Petersen Publications publisher, and an all-around great...
Feb 15, 2021 · Inspired by the chance discovery of a book that detailed Auto Union’s wind-tunnel testing, Xydias and his good friend Dean Batchelor set about creating a brand-new body for the racer that would challenge hot-rod convention.
Apr 7, 2021 · For the past 20 years or so, hot rodding icon and So-Cal Speed Shop founder Alex Xydias has celebrated his birthday by grabbing a bite to eat with his pal, car collector and Petersen Museum ...
