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By John Krewson Aug 27, 2009 2:00 PM 21,043

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The Hot Rod Culture of Star Wars

Star Wars! Epic spaceship battles! Space wizards with laser swords! Aliens! Chosen ones! Hot rods! Wait, hot rods? Yes indeed, science fiction's biggest franchise is lightly infused with car culture. Allow us to explain.

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