Hot Rod Profiles

The hot rod is a true American phenomenon that started shortly after World War II and continues to flourish today.

Hot Rod Image Gallery

Boyd Coddington's Silver Bullet hot rod combines smooth, traditional styling with a potent Chevy 350. See more hot rod pictures.

We've compiled profiles of some of the most exciting hot rods ever to hit the street. Whether you're a true speed junkie or a car hobbyist, you'll love exploring these hot rod profiles, complete with dazzling photos and behind-the-scenes stories.

Check out the links below for profiles of hopped-up Model Ts of the 1940s, chopped Mercurys of the 1950s, high-tech rods of today, and much more.

• The Elvis Car
• Isky T
• Doane Spencer Deuce
• McGee/Scritchfield Deuce
• Calori Coupe
• Niekamp Roadster
• Wetzel's Roadster
• Frank Mack T
• So-Cal Coupe
• Chopped Mercurys of the 1950s
• Chrisman Model A Sedan
• McGowan Brothers' Roadster
• TV and Movie Rods
• Grabowski T
• Ivo T
• Roubal Drag Roadster
• Eclipse
• The Avenger
• Little Deuce Coupe
• McMullen Deuces
• Instant T
• Booth '27 T
• Bud Bryan '29 Roadster
• The California Kid
• Deucari
• Silver Bullet
• ZZ Top Eliminator
• Kolmos Phaeton
• Kolmos Sedan
• Aluma Coupe
• Corporate Rods
• Burk Roadster
• Hot Rods at Pebble Beach
• 50th Anniversary Hot Rod
• So-Cal Roadster
• Jimmy Shine's '34 Pickup
• Muroc Roadsters
• Ritzow Deuce
• "Rod"riguez
• Pre-1949 Customs
• The Ford Custom Car Caravan
• TV Customs
• Paso Robles
  

To learn more about custom cars and hot rods, see:

• History of Hot Rods
• Custom Car Profiles