The UK doesn’t really have a hot / rat rod culture, but the few people who do specialize in this type of custom work stand out in terms of unbridled creativity, resourcefulness and skill. Paul Bacon ...

Rat rods have come a long way since the time when critics were dismissive of the low-budget rides assembled from spare parts that highlighted a builder’s lack of concern for paint or chrome. While ...

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Aaron Brown has spent years in stock-car racing, but his passion has shifted from ovals to long, straight lines. After starting his career building cars that raced in NASCAR's Cup series, Brown opened ...

Rat rods originated as a counter-reaction to the shiny, custom-built hot rods that focused on looks rather than power. Many viewed them as expensive rolling decorations compared to the hot rods of the ...

Honest Charley Speed Shop was a landmark in Chatanooga, Tennessee, for years. When they went out of business, Corky Coker, of Coker Tire, bought the name and the old building so that Chattanooga ...