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.
The McGowan Brothers' Roadster was built by teenagers Bobby and Frank McGowan in 1955 with vintage Ford parts. The engine is based on a Ford flathead block and features aluminum heads and a dual-coil ignition system. Learn about this historic hot rod. See more »
The McMullen Deuce had several different manifestations, always baring red flames as a symbol of hot rod cool. The car was a unique combination of power and style that became famous for the bright flames painted on the side. Learn about the Deuce in this article. See more »
Muroc Roadster buyers get steel-bodied rollers with independent suspensions and the customer chooses his own engine paint and upholstery. The steel bodies aren't just stock reproductions but custom designs. Learn about the popular Muroc hot rods. See more »
The NieKamp Roadster was the first historic hot rod to be restored. This particular car was raced at El Mirage for three seasons, where it achieved a top speed of 142 mph. Learn about this hot rodding icon originally built by Bill NieKamp in 1949. See more »
The Ritzow Deuce is equipped with a 1949 Mercury 260-cid flathead V-8 engine. The interior boasts custom green-dyed buffalo leather. The car blends a '40s look with modern build and technology. Learn more about this "high-tech traditional" hot rod. See more »
The "Rod"riguez hot rod is a fine example of Japanese design, blending hot rod custom and lowrider styling in a completely original way. The engine uses a 303-cid Rocket V-8 and Hydra-Matic transmission from a '49 Oldsmobile. Read about "Rod"riguez. See more »
The Roubal Drag Roadster is a custom 1932 Ford roadster first assembled by Bob Roubal. The small-block Chevy engine set a record of 130 mph at the first WinterÂÂnationals in Pomona California in 1961. Learn more about this speedy drag racing hot rod. See more »
The So-Cal Coupe built by Alex Xydias is one of the most raced cars in automotive history. The car has been in competition since the 1950s and still poses as a formidable opponent in most races. Read the storied past of this formidable hot rod. See more »
The Aluma Coupe debuted at the New York Auto Show to extensive press coverage. The car established Boyd Coddington as the premier builder of his time and inspired further auto company involvement in hot rods. Read about this revolutionary hot rod. See more »
The Avenger hot rod is the ultimate show car a custom marvel. This particular car features a unique set of engine headers that bend under the frame of the car. See photos and learn more about this custom 1932 Ford coupe built by Don Tognotti. See more »
