We recently featured a magazine that is bucking the “print is dead” trend. There are more, but they are not something you will find at your local newsstand or Barnes & Noble like Hemmings Classic Car. If you have enjoyed that periodical, then you are bound to enjoy Crankshaft because it is the creation of Richard Lentinello, the gentleman who shaped Hemmings Classic Car from inception.
Richard Lentinello first dipped his publishing toes with the self-published Carrozzeria magazine. From there, he joined CSK Publishing and became the editor of High-Performance Pontiac, then Muscle Cars and other titles within the CSK roster. While at Hemmings Motor News, his input and influence could be felt within all its titles.
Richard’s experience has put him in the thick in the American classic car scene, but it is the creation of Crankshaft that is his magnum opus. According to the website, the goal of this quarterly publication is “to be the absolute best, all-inclusive collector-car publication of its kind; one that you will enjoy reading with immense satisfaction” no matter the origin of the vehicle. Recurring departments include:
- Under Restoration
- Vanished — a look back at racing venues that no longer exist
- From the Drawing Board — in-depth profiles on coachbuilders
- Still Playing With Cars — profiles on older enthusiasts who continue to enjoy working on cars
- The Kids Are Alright — profiles on the under-30 crowd
- Mechanical Masterpieces — tech articles about the components that make certain classic cars tick
Each Crankshaft issue is over 140 pages of paper properly befitting the topic with words and photographs from many journalists of whom you may recognize (including many of your favorites from Hemmings). Check out Crankshaft’s website and allow yourself to be peer-pressured into a subscription.
Source: www.classiccars.com