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.
Discovered it too late to get the inaugural issue, but I’m subscribed and have issues 2 thru 6. I say ‘have’, but I have passed 2, 3, & 4 on to a friend. As with Rodders Journal, they are too good to lay in a cabinet after they have been read.! Pass them on!
The best automobile writing I have seen since the late, lamented Automobile Quarterly. Interesting and unusual cars along with often neglected run-of-the-mill beauties that deserve respect. TOP NOTCH ALL THE WAY THROUGH!
EVERYONE SUBSCRIBE SO WE CAN KEEP IT ALIVE!
Hear Hear Dennis M!
I agree whole heartedly.
I grabbed on when I first heard that Richard was putting this “project” together.
I have every copy and they are on display in my garage for all who visit to enjoy.
I always promote subscribing!
Great magazine, Thank You Mr. Lentinello.
I would be lost with out Hemmings .
A classy, classic approach to the automobiles we all love! Thank you, Richard Lentinello!