This video showcases a masterfully crafted custom hot rod that combines raw automotive power with a relaxed beach aesthetic. Featuring an exposed, high-performance engine, distinctive exhaust headers, ...

The patina on the 1934 Plymouth PE coupe was the real deal with a story to tell. Unfortunately, it wasn’t talking, but there were clues. Like the repurposed 1955-vintage Chrysler Hemi V-8 clearly ...

A 1956 Chevy hot rod built by Dennis McCarthy offers a personal take on classic American performance. McCarthy, who ...

In the Summer 2025 issue of HOT ROD, we celebrated home-built cars—built not bought, as some would say—and that is a large part of HOT ROD’s legacy. Since the first issue, our mantra has been to ...

The hot rodding world is filled with common terms that gearheads throw around a lot. These terms are used throughout the hobby and describe many of the different customization techniques and parts ...

FEELING I’VE EVER HAD LONG BEFORE. FAST AND FURIOUS TURNED MODERN STREET RACING INTO A MOVIE FRANCHISE. THE TIE RODS WERE BURNING RUBBER FROM CONCORD MASS TO THE WEST COAST, EILER RUNNING IN CIRCLES ...