This great old promotional film from 1952 shows original hot rods in action all over Southern California—on the street, at the Santa Ana drag strip, and on the El Mirage dry lake. Don’t miss it! Continue reading
Category Archives: Hot Rods
20 vintage hot rods you’ve never seen before
Never published anywhere until now, here’s a big gallery of original hot rods from the early days—just as they were. Check this out. Continue reading
Video: Burn On–a 1973 drag racing documentary
This vintage documentary captures the world of drag racing circa 1973 with racing action and rare interviews of Jungle Jim Liberman and Shirley Muldowney. Have a look. Continue reading
Seven Hot Rods That Made a Difference
These seven cars have one thing in common: their large and lasting impact on the sport of hot rodding. Continue reading
American Legends at the Gilmore
A fine new exhibit at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan puts the spotlight on historic Midwestern hot rods. Continue reading
More from Sins of Steel 2013
Due to popular demand, here’s a second big photo gallery from the Sins of Steel hot rod show this past weekend in Davisburg, Michigan. Continue reading
Sins of Steel 2013
Here’s a giant photo essay from this weekend’s fourth annual Sins of Steel traditional hot rod show in Davisburg, Michigan. Continue reading