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A fad that began shortly after WWII, Hot Rods were cool, low and modified for speed. See photos and learn more about the Elvis Car, the California Kid, the Silver Bullet and others.

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Grabowski T: Profile of a Hot Rod

The Grabowski T hot rod set the standard for T-bucket rods and flashy imitable style. The car featured a 1952 Cadillac V-8 engine with a GMC 3-71 supercharger. It was also featured in Life magazine. Learn more about the real star of TV's 77 Sunset Strip.

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  • Frank Mack T: Profile of a Hot Rod
    Frank Mack T: Profile of a Hot Rod

    The Frank Mack T was a 1927 Model T roadster built to impressive specifications by Frank Mack. One of the unique features of the car is an exposed transmission and driveshaft between the driver and passenger seats. Learn more about this classic hot rod. See more »

  • Grabowski T: Profile of a Hot Rod
    Grabowski T: Profile of a Hot Rod

    The Grabowski T hot rod set the standard for T-bucket rods and flashy imitable style. The car featured a 1952 Cadillac V-8 engine with a GMC 3-71 supercharger. It was also featured in Life magazine. Learn more about the real star of TV's 77 Sunset Strip. See more »

  • Hot Rod Profiles
    Hot Rod Profiles

    Hot rods are built for looks and speed. Hot rod popularity started shortly after World War II and continues to thrive today. Hot rods are customized to fit the personality of the owner. Learn about the history and evolution of these innovative automobiles. See more »

  • Instant T: Profile of a Hot Rod
    Instant T: Profile of a Hot Rod

    The Instant T was the first complete hot rod Ted McMullen's U.S. Speed Sport built in the early 1960s. The car featured a powerful Corvette 283-cid V-8 with three two-barrel carburetors and an Offenhauser intake manifold. Learn the rod's history in this article. See more »

  • Isky T: Profile of a Hot Rod
    Isky T: Profile of a Hot Rod

    The Isky T was built by legendary cam grinder Ed Iskenderian. Built with parts salvaged from other cars, this hot rod has a unique, but attractive appearance. Learn about the speedy Isky T one of the oldest surviving unrestored hot rods. See more »

  • Ivo T: Profile of a Hot Rod
    Ivo T: Profile of a Hot Rod

    The custom hot rod Ivo T was created by actor/racer "TV" Tommy Ivo in the 1950s. The combination of a light body weight and a powerful engine gave this car many wins on the drag strip. Learn about the hot rod's origin and see photos in this article. See more »

  • Jakes Coupe: Profile of a Hot Rod
    Jakes Coupe: Profile of a Hot Rod

    Because of its great style and craftsmanship, Jake's Coupe is considered one of the best hot rods ever built. It is totally original and features authentic Ford steel. The Coupe is loud and fast and known for drawing attention. Learn more about this 1973 hot rod. See more »

  • Jimmy Shines 34 Pickup: Profile of a Hot Rod
    Jimmy Shines 34 Pickup: Profile of a Hot Rod

    Jimmy Shine's '34 pickup shows that today's rodders have a reverence for the past, the ability to build great cars, and an eye for unique and inspiring design. The true beauty of this pickup is in the raw metalwork. Check out this unfinished hot rod. See more »

  • Little Deuce Coupe: Profile of a Hot Rod
    Little Deuce Coupe: Profile of a Hot Rod

    Little Deuce Coupe is a custom 1932 Ford coupe first owned by a teen from Detroit. The car got its name and popularity when the car was featured on the cover of a Beach Boys album. Learn details about the hot rod behind the famous Beach Boys song. See more »

  • McGee/Scritchfield Deuce: Profile of a Hot Rod
    McGee/Scritchfield Deuce: Profile of a Hot Rod

    The McGee/Scritchfield Deuce is one of the most important cars in hot rod history. The car has made many movie and television appearances and inspired the L.A. Roadsters club logo. Learn about the speedy highboy first featured in Hot Rod in 1948. See more »

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