Think for a moment about the early 1950s custom car scene. A large number of American automobiles manufactured back then proved ripe for customization, as they featured voluptuous shapes. Some might ...

[Music] [Applause] [Music] 1933 St Christopher Ford Coupe built by South City Rod and Custom this Coupe has made waves in the hot rod Community with its bold design and unique features the car gained ...

This 1929 Ford Model A showcases the extraordinary craftsmanship of Rad Rides by Troy, transforming a classic hot rod into a machine that combines vintage styling with modern engineering. Built with ...

During my time at HOT ROD, I have developed a greater appreciation for really high-end builds, like what you’d see competing for the prestigious awards at the Grand National Roadster Show or the ...

From receiving major manufacturer design awards to turning out celebrated feature film cars, Steve Strope and his team at Pure Vision in Simi Valley, CA know what it takes to build the best custom ...

Steve Strope and his team at Pure Vision put their design skills to the test on a custom '57 Ford Wagon. With their sights set on SEMA, Steve races the clock to deliver an award-winning vehicle on ...

There's a reason Len Palmeri's silver two-seat convertible carries dual spare tires. Palmeri's dad, Tony, loved cars from the 1930s, and dual spares weren't unusual to see on the sides of cars in that ...

Hot Wheels has announced the number-one build at the 2025 Legends Tour Las Vegas, handing top honors to a fully custom 1949 Chevy hot rod built by Calvin Calp and his team. With more than 140 cars ...

The hot rod dates way back to the 1920s, but found its cultural footing in post-World War II America. Soldiers armed with mechanical training picked up cheap Ford Model Ts and found ways to make them ...