Building hot rods remained basically the same for decades, with tried-and-true “old school” methods being used to create increasingly complex builds. Computers really changed the game, allowing things ...

Internationally renowned builder of bespoke customer cars, Paul Bacon, has completed his most ambitious project yet – a steampunk hot rod built from scratch. The Automatron is a horse-drawn carriage ...

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 ...

On this episode of HOT ROD Garage presented by Lincoln tech, we deliver the basics of Fabrication! You’ve seen us build all sorts of things in the HOT ROD garage; engine mounts, exhausts, brackets, ...

Watch this stunning 1936 Ford undergo a bold custom roof chop transformation into a true Kustom hot rod masterpiece. From classic vintage steel to aggressive lowered styling, this build highlights the ...

More than 3,000 cars showed up to celebrate seven decades of HOT ROD, including no small number of cover cars and world-famous builds. David Freiburger guided us through the best ones.

MACUNGIE, Pa. - More than 1,500 hot rods and custom builds have rolling into Macungie Memorial Park this weekend for the 46th annual Wheels of Time Jamboree. It's not just cars, there's a flea market, ...