HOT RODS

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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  • The California Kid: Profile of a Hot Rod
    The California Kid: Profile of a Hot Rod

    The California Kid hot rod was featured in a movie of the same name in 1973. It features a Ford 302-cid V-8 engine and a custom flaming paint job that is a sure head turner. See some photos of this unique hot rod and learn more about its creation. See more »

  • The Deucari: Profile of a Hot Rod
    The Deucari: Profile of a Hot Rod

    To create the Deucari, Brian Burnett combined the power of a Ferrari engine with the beauty of a Deuce roadster. It features a 320-horsepower 268-cid Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 V-12 engine capable of achieving 105 mph. Learn more about this hot rod. See more »

  • The Elvis Car: Profile of a Hot Rod
    The Elvis Car: Profile of a Hot Rod

    The Elvis Car was the first 1929 Model A roadster to use a 1932 Ford Deuce frame. Because of the unique customization that went into the car, the car has a look that is ahead of its time. Learn about this hot rod that appeared as Elvis' ride in Loving You. See more »

  • The Kolmos Phaeton: Profile of a Hot Rod
    The Kolmos Phaeton: Profile of a Hot Rod

    Simple, yet tasteful and aggressive in stance and performance, Kolmos' phantom Phaeton still looks great today more than 50000 miles later. The Phaeton boasts a Chevy 350-cid V-8 hooked to a Turbo 350 automatic transmission. Check out the Phaeton. See more »

  • The Kolmos Sedan: Profile of a Hot Rod
    The Kolmos Sedan: Profile of a Hot Rod

    The Kolmos Sedan features a chopped channeled and fenderless 1932 Ford Tudor body. The Chevy 350-cid V-8 motor has custom valve covers and 300 horsepower running through a smooth-shifting Turbo 350 automatic. Check out the custom Kolmos sedan. See more »

  • The Silver Bullet: Profile of a Hot Rod
    The Silver Bullet: Profile of a Hot Rod

    The Silver Bullet hot rod combined traditional styling with innovative detail. This car features a Chevy 350 with a single four-barrel carburetor. Learn more about legendary hot rodder Boyd Coddington's roadster. See more »

  • The So-Cal Roadster: Profile of a Hot Rod
    The So-Cal Roadster: Profile of a Hot Rod

    The engine in the So-Cal Roadster is a Chevy 355 with a Holley 420 MegaBlower supercharger. You can see one in person at your local So-Cal Speed Shop. Or if you have the means you can order one of your own. Learn about the custom So-Cal Roadster. See more »

  • The ZZ Top Eliminator: Profile of a Hot Rod
    The ZZ Top Eliminator: Profile of a Hot Rod

    Billy F. Gibbons had a 1933 Ford restored into what became known as the Eliminator coupe. It was made famous from its appearance in several ZZ Top's music videos. Learn more about the ZZ Top Eliminator and other hot rods. See more »

  • Wetzels Roadster: Profile of a Hot Rod
    Wetzels Roadster: Profile of a Hot Rod

    Wetzel's Roadster was built by Bill Hook and Valley Custom and finished by Leland Wetzel. This car originally featured a powerful Ford flathead V-8 with Evans heads and intake manifold. Learn how this 1932 Ford roadster became a classic hot rod. See more »

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