Check Out This Unique Hot Rod: Old Meets New
1 Apr 2013, 09:15 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / While browsing the comprehensive libraries on YouTube, we have stumbled upon this gorgeous unique hot rod, which combines classic design with new age technology. The “new-timer” is so...
2012 SEMA: F-Rod 1950 Ford F-1 · Live Photos
4 Nov 2012, 11:51 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The history of the F-Series Ford trucks is over six decades long, starting with the first generation model in 1948 and ending with the current EcoBoost powered machines. It’s been the most po...
2012 SEMA: Factory Five Racing ’33 Hot Rod · Live Photos
3 Nov 2012, 10:10 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The hotrod is an American icon, which has changed little since the 1930s and 1940s. However, while they are still popular today, even with modernized running gear, cars built on the base of an actu...
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2012 SEMA: Factory Five ‘33 Hot Rod [Live Photo]
2 Nov 2012, 15:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Most of the cars at SEMA this year were brand new, 2012 or 2013 model year vehicles fresh of the factory floor, sometimes so new that regular folks haven’t even driven them yet. But turn the c...
Simon Cowell in Custom 1932 Ford Hot Rod
18 Jun 2012, 16:23 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Who would have thought that Simon Cowell drove, as opposed to being driven around the bend all the time. Well, he does and it’s a rather cool car, despite the fact it’s slightly strange ...
The Sound of 1,967 HP via Chevrolet Monte Carlo
4 Jun 2012, 12:36 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Another 3 HP and this Chevrolet Monte Carlo would have managed to impress the dyno by the same number of horses as the year in which the model was launched on the market. So, it’s 1970 minus 3...
Prada Cadillac and Hot Rod High Heel Shoes · Video
20 Jan 2012, 13:37 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / There’s a reason Cadillacs aren’t made with giant fins like in the 1950s, and that’s because those cars stood for too much opulence and greed. You had to have bigger ones than your...
GM Hot Rod Engine Gets CARB Certified
10 Aug 2011, 14:46 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American auto giant General Motors announced today its E-ROD 5.3L crate engine got the green light from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which says it can be legally installed in 1995-and-...
1969 Plymouth Barracuda Blowfish to Set New Land Speed Record
3 Aug 2011, 12:39 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / What we have in front of us is a one of a kind 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Blowfish which has received some “minor” touches from Rad Rods. The Baracuda was turned into a fierce speed monster...
Retrodster One-off for Sale on JamesList
22 Jul 2011, 13:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ever wanted what’s the best way to stand out in a crowd of boring saloons an SUV? You can always buy your way into the custom world with big rims, superchargers and bright paint, but the only ...
1940 Ford Tudor Sedan Gets Custom Treatment
27 May 2011, 14:38 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The world of hot rods has so many pathways, that it’s really hard to create something that really stands out in the crowd (if we can call the infinity of superb custom creations this way). How...
Rancho Deluxe Roadster Brings Hot Rodding to Australia
21 Mar 2011, 09:55 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We know that Americans are mad about their hot rods, whether we're talking about coupes, roadsters or pickups, but we should never underestimate an Australian’s love for all things V8. Ba...
South Coast Internationals Hot Rod and Custom Car Show Coming
8 Mar 2011, 09:23 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The UK is preparing to host one Hot... Rod and Custom Car Show, the South Coast Internationals, an event that will take place at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, between June 17 and 19. This ...
Custom Ford Hot Rod Woody Wagon Up for Grabs
19 Jan 2011, 10:25 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Seemingly synonymous with the Southern California surfer scene of the ‘50s and ‘60s, Woodys aren’t exactly known for their performance, but for their distinctive look. Now, one of ...
Automoblox Makes Toy Hot Rods
22 Nov 2010, 10:52 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / What better way to introduce your five-year old to the world of custom cars and hot rods than with the help of some very unique toy cars. These particular models are made by toy manufacturer Automob...
Jack Roush Gets Lifetime Achievement Award
10 Mar 2010, 08:37 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / On March 12, Jack Roush will be honored with the highest award from the hot rod world: the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony will be held at the opening breakfast of the 12...
ADRL and House of Hot Rods Present “Eye Candy” Display
19 Feb 2010, 11:04 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / US hot rod fans should be excited. This weekend, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Autorama Car Show in downtown Dallas, Texas, will host The House of Hot Rods “Eye Candy” display. The exhib...
Toyota Tundra Turns Hot Rod for SEMA
3 Nov 2009, 08:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Who says a car needs to be American to become a hot rod? Apparently, no one, as Japanese carmaker Toyota took a Texas-built Tundra (so, its American after all!) and turned it into a hot rod. Or at l...
1934 Ford Hot Rod Gets 400 HP EcoBoost
29 Oct 2009, 10:24 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A blend of classic styling with modern performance and efficiency. This is what Ford Powertrain and Detroit Street Rods are preparing for the 2009 SEMA Show. In other words, an EcoBoost-powered 1934...
Ford Motor, the Official NHRA Sponsor
5 Aug 2009, 13:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The National Hot Rod Association announced today it has signed a "multiyear agreement with Ford Motor Company, designating the legendary automaker as the official car and truck of NHRA." ...