Mark Whitney Mehran
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Mark Whitney Mehran (also known as MWM) is an author, business owner, land speed racer, Hot Rod and Chopper builder and Pinstriper.[1] Born and raised in California, Mehran attended Eaglebrook School and Cate School, and graduated from Brown University with an honors degree in English and American Literature.
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[edit] Builder
Mark W Mehran has been building traditional hot rods, rat rods and motorcycle choppers at Hot Rod Surf since 1996.[1] 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.
[edit] Business
[edit] Hot Rod Surf
Mark Whitney Mehran started Hot Rod Surf with John Pringle in 1996.[1] 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.
[edit] Hot Rod Surf Publishing
In 2006 Mark Mehran stared HOT ROD SURF Publishing. HOT ROD SURF Publishing is 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
[edit] Author
Mark W Mehran writes book surrounding his lifestyle and interests of hot rods, pinstriping and custom culture.[2]
Book by MWM:
- HOT ROD SURF 100% Genuine ISBN 0-9786756-1-4
- Basic Hot Rod Pinstriping Techniques with HOT ROD SURF ISBN 0-9786756-0-6
[edit] Land Speed Racer
Mark W Mehran joined the San Diego Roadster Club in 2007.[3] 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 13th 2007.[4]
[edit] Artist
Mark W Mehran is an accomplished pinstriper of hot rods, motorcyles and Kustom Culture items.[2]
