Before around 1935, the only wheel you could get on a new car was a wire-spoke wheel. For this reason, the antique look of pre-war wire-spoke wheels is highly sought after in the rat rod world.

There’s nothing old-school about the engine, ... 1927 Wayne Ford school bus, Hot Wheels Legends Tour finalist. ... 1931 Dodge Rat Rod, 2022 Hot Wheels Legends Tour finalist.

CHELSEA, Mich.— As a chariot to meet my maker, I could do a lot worse than Bill Mikkelson's rat rod. Mikkelson's a pleasant, mild-mannered, 48-year-old machinist. But this guy has a dark side ...

1928 Ford Model A Rat Rod Pickup. Captured by our man Steve Rupp at the 2018 SEMA Show, this 1928 Model A pickup truck has long ditched its utilitarian function for use on the open track.It was ...

The patina-look is remarkable, giving this rat rod a distressed appearance. Further aesthetic appeal comes courtesy of the air suspension system which allows the 95-year-old vehicle to be dropped ...

Hot Wheels has selected one of the coolest and most unusual rat rods we’ve ever seen as a Legends Tour finalist. Entered in the Arkansas event, this 1927 Wayne Ford school bus stands out with ...

In a genius move, he has taken the most popular side-by-side ATV out there, the Polaris RZR, and clad it with the body of a derelict 1929 Ford Model A to create a modern rat rod. Raw Materials ...

Built in the tradition of the shabby-chic rat rod, this truck really is a grab-bag special. The nose, decapitated cab, and shorty bed are all early Fifties GMC pickup.

Imagine the look on Henry Ford’s face if he ever saw his Model A being turned into a high-revving hot rod like this. Get The Drive’s daily newsletter The latest car news, reviews, and features.

1948 GMC 3100 Rat Rod Is Why Old Broken Trucks Are Better Than New Shiny Ones. Published: 12 Feb 2021, 13:51 UTC • By: Daniel Patrascu. ... the 20-inch US Mags wheels. The rat rod, ...

Old school hot rods are probably the most original among the various types, usually cars from the '20s through the '40s, sometimes finished in primer or flat paint, mostly with austere interiors ...

Marty Robbins' old car sparks 'rat rod' hobby. By Keith Ryan Cartwright. For Williamson. When Tommy Ring and his pal Ronny Robinson pulled the 1933 Plymouth out from the bottom of the creek, ...