From Car and Driver · Elana Scherr · · 1m 50s
Isky Documentary Now Streaming
Ed Iskenderian's 104-year-old hot rodding legacy shines in new documentary.
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Ed Iskenderian's 104-year-old hot rodding legacy shines in new documentary. Cheyanne Kane's documentary 'Isky' highlights Ed Iskenderian's 104-year hot rodding career and camshaft innovations. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
New Documentary 'Isky' Now Streaming
Cheyanne Kane's documentary highlights Ed Iskenderian's 104-year hot rodding legacy.
Ed Iskenderian Dies February 4, 2026
Ed Iskenderian died on February 4, 2026, at the age of 104.
Documentary Available on Streaming
Isky is now available on streaming services including Apple TV and Amazon Prime.
Isky Finds Old Cassette Tapes
Isky searches through a Cadillac trunk for cassette tapes recorded 40 years earlier.
Ed Winfield's Voice Cracks Into Life
Ed Winfield, Isky's mentor, crackles into life talking about quench in cylinder chambers.
Isky's 102-Year-Old Story
Isky's story spans from when he was 98 to nearly 102 years old.
Isky Racing Cams in Gardena
Isky Racing Cams is located in Gardena, California with a history since the mid-Sixties.
Isky's Shop Atmosphere
Isky's shop has soft lighting, ancient machines humming, and staff who hand-grind camshafts.
Isky's Camshaft Stories
Isky shares stories about famous engine builders like Ed Pink and Keith Black.
Ed Pink's Story
Ed Pink was an usher at movie theaters where Isky saw him with his family.
Keith Black's Story
Keith Black refused to test Edelbrock's new aluminum manifold and built his own boat.
The Cam Wars
The rivalry between Isky and Howard Cams is known as 'The Cam Wars' from the 1950s.
Isky's Camshaft Innovation
Isky's first camshaft was a fluke that turned out to be a great power boost for stock cars.
Isky's Legacy
Isky's shop staff treat him like a treasured grandfather with a 60-year history of camshaft work.
Documentary Release Date
The documentary is now available to stream in October 2026.
What it means
Cheyanne Kane's documentary 'Isky' highlights Ed Iskenderian's 104-year hot rodding career and camshaft innovations.
