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 ...

Randy has spent his entire career chasing the dream he had as a youngster growing up outside New York City in suburban Cliffside Park, New Jersey. “When I got out of the service and returned from ...

This video showcases a masterfully crafted custom hot rod that combines raw automotive power with a relaxed beach aesthetic. Featuring an exposed, high-performance engine, distinctive exhaust headers, ...

On this episode of HOT ROD Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech we’re welcoming a new Project car to the show, a 1970 Chevelle that we’re building for the owner of OPG. Original Parts Group sells just ...

In 1982, I was commissioned by the innovative industrial designer Don Varner to build a very special car. I have been building hot rods since I was in high school in the late 1940s, later expanding 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, ...

The hot rodding world is filled with common terms that gearheads throw around a lot. These terms are used throughout the hobby and describe many of the different customization techniques and parts ...