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Street Rod

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Also known as
SR

This street racing simulation challenges you to buy, tune, and race for pink slips in 1963.

Street Rod was developed by P.Z.Karen Co. Development Group and published by California Dreams for DOS in 1989. This is the original platform and earliest commercial release.


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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1989
Perspective
1st-person, Side view
Size
404.49 KB
Version
SR.EXE
Rating
0 votes

About Street Rod

Street Rod is set in 1963, casting the player as a young driver aiming for local dominance. The core progression involves acquiring an initial vehicle, modifying it, and engaging in races against rivals.

Victory in these contests yields monetary rewards and the opponent's car, while defeat risks the loss of the player's own vehicle. Financial management extends to buying and selling cars and components, with a haggling system present for sales.

The interface is designed to simulate a cohesive environment rather than a series of menus. Primary interactions occur within a virtual garage, where objects like a clock and a newspaper serve as access points for game functions and purchases. This approach is complemented by a character who provides commentary during play.

Street Rod Screenshots

10 images
Title screen
Entering your name
Street rod inside garage
A nice engine!
My first car
Later you can afford this!
Driving
Copy protection (EGA/Tandy)
Newspaper. (EGA/Tandy)
Calendar. (EGA/Tandy)