In Appreciation of the Infinitely Cool Rat Rod

10 years, 5 months ago - 8 July 2014, Carbuzz
In Appreciation of the Infinitely Cool Rat Rod
America is the only place where they'd ever be possible.

If hot rods defy the establishment, then rat rods are a way to rebel even more. Hot rods are things of chrome and beauty; rat rods glorify rust and grittiness. Their engines are purposely exposed because the car itself is supposed to appear unfinished. Instead of allowing an old Ford Model A or other similar roadster go to the junk yard (or for a proper full-on restoration), some opt for the rat rod route. Forget the paint and fancy interiors. Rat rods are about defiance, attitude, and offbeat style.