{{Infobox author bibliography|Author=Mark Whitney Mehran|Image=|Book=}} {{short description|American author and racer}} '''Mark Whitney Mehran''' (also known as MWM) is an American author, business owner, land speed racer, Hot Rod and Chopper builder and Pinstriper.<ref name="uniontrib">[http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20070616/news_lz1dd16hotrod.html Photos show hot rod culture in all its glory | The San Diego Union-Tribune<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> 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.
==Builder== Mehran has been building traditional hot rods, rat rods and motorcycle choppers at Hot Rod Surf since 1996.<ref name="uniontrib" /> 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.
==Business== ===Hot Rod Surf=== Mehran started Hot Rod Surf in 1996.<ref name="uniontrib" /> 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 to 2008.
===Hot Rod Surf Publishing=== In 2006 Mark Mehran started HOT ROD SURF Publishing, 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
==Author== Mehran writes books surrounding his lifestyle and interests of hot rods, pinstriping and custom culture.<ref name="sandiegoreader">[http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2007/jun/14/stripe-my-ride/ San Diego Reader | Stripe My Ride<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Books:
* ''HOT ROD SURF 100% Genuine'' {{ISBN|0-9786756-1-4}} * ''Basic Hot Rod Pinstriping Techniques with HOT ROD SURF'' {{ISBN|0-9786756-0-6}}
Mehran writes articles for Hot Rod magazines including:
* ''Rebel Rodz'' * ''OverDrive Hot Rod News''
==Land Speed Racer== Mehran joined the San Diego Roadster Club in 2007.<ref>[http://www.landracing.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74 SCTA El Mirage Weekend Results<!-- Bot generated title -->] landracing.com </ref> 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 13, 2007.<ref>[http://www.scta-bni.org/SCTA-NewWeb/Bonneville/SpeedWeek_07/recs_bikes_final.htm SW Records bikes final, 07<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605235801/http://www.scta-bni.org/SCTA-NewWeb/Bonneville/SpeedWeek_07/recs_bikes_final.htm |date=2008-06-05 }}</ref>
==Artist== Mehran is an accomplished pinstriper of hot rods, motorcycles and Kustom Culture items.<ref name="sandiegoreader" />
==References== {{Reflist}}
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