Mark Whitney Mehran

Mark Whitney Mehran (also known as MWM) is an American author, business owner, land speed racer, Hot Rod and Chopper builder and Pinstriper. 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.

Books:

HOT ROD SURF 100% Genuine Basic Hot Rod Pinstriping Techniques with HOT ROD SURF

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. 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.

Artist Mehran is an accomplished pinstriper of hot rods, motorcycles and Kustom Culture items.