In the world of custom builds, rat rods are a special breed. Ugly enough to be unstoppable head turners, these machines are if you like the ultimate sleepers, sending all the wrong messages to the ...

This 1938 Ford rat rod turns classic truck parts into a loud, cartoonish street machine with serious personality. Built with ...

Jeremey Rainey's Volkswagen Beetle rat rod is the definition of the "built not bought" slogan that so many hot-rodders live by. He purchased a rusty 1964 bug and went to work on the blank canvas.

It's no secret that a look that can be described as "cute" isn't exactly the top priority of a rat rod builder. Then again, this adjective seems to fit the Jeep Wrangler proposal showcased in the ...

A 1948 Ford Rat Rod Fusion... Jay Leno, renowned for his extensive automobile collection and vast driving experiences, is no stranger to rare and unique vehicles. Yet, even he was left astounded by ...

If we had to sum up the cars in one word at the 2026 HOT ROD Power Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance, it would have to be “diverse.” Sure, there’s your usual slew of Camaros, Mustangs and ...

Though rat rods‘ ethos is to look weathered and worn-out, it doesn’t mean they can’t be showcases of dilapidated beauty. Possibly the grandest example is this 1946 Chevrolet cab-over beer tanker truck ...

In this video, we complete the Harbor Freight 670cc V-Twin-swapped mini rat rod and take it out on the street to see if we ...

Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...

These days, a lot of people barely even say hello to their neighbors. But not [dewey302]. They’re so tight with the people next door that they built this bad-ass electric mini rat rod for the ...

Joe Kozuszek of Belleville admires the interior of an entry in Saturday’s Rat Rod Show in Grafton. Six-year-old Ethan Hosto of Worden gets a closer look at a “rat” on a rat rod at Saturday’s show in ...

This week on Vegas Rat Rods, sometimes even cowboys need a little something to lift their spirits and what better than a carnival ride on wheels designed by Steve Darnell. Every town needs a cowboys ...