I enjoy local car shows, and several events can be found nearly every summer weekend in the suburbs of Detroit. I like classic survivors, muscle cars, and well-executed restorations, but I usually ...

Rat Rods, Hot Rods, Classic Cars, Motorcycles equal a good time at one of the coolest steel yards on earth. Special appearance by Katy Kruze and coverage from Rat Rod Magazine and Ride Hard Magazine.

Living in Nevada, I get to see all kinds of art projects on the road as Burning Man approaches. I will admit however, that none of them look quite as cool as these, a combination of the “rat-rod” and ...

Danny Koker checks out five custom hotrods that scream individuality, style and power. We start in Milwaukee, with a classic ...

The definition of a rat rod implies, among other things, that it should be built with used or cast-off parts. Rich Benoit’s Ford Model A fits the bill, but can it still be called a rat rod if it has ...

The phrase is a spin-off of "rat bike," which was in reference to custom motorcycles built on the cheap. The late Gray Baskerville, venerated hot rod writer, is said to have been the first to apply ...

Most of the SEMA show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center is filled with brand new cars, shiny parts and paints, custom interiors and tools, but really, the main focus of the event is ...

In a room full of gleaming, painstakingly painted cars, pickups and motorcycles, Brian Minter’s rust-covered rat rod stands out. That’s exactly how he likes it. “I can’t afford one of those,” he said ...

Anyone with a fever for finding something fun on Labor Day weekend has to seek no more. The "Rats to Riches" rat rod, motorcycle and shop truck event will offer a list of entertaining activities for ...

Everything isn't all shiny and new at SEMA, four wheels isn't a requirement either. Everything isn't all shiny and new at SEMA, four wheels isn't a requirement either ...