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A rat rod is a subclass of the hot rod. The term rat rod came to be used for cars when the editor of Hot Rod magazine looked at a specific hot rod model, which reminded him of rat bikes.

The hot rod scene is awash with jargon. Some of the terms sound cool, but it isn't always immediately obvious what they mean. Don't worry, we're hear to help.

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Thus, the rat rod was born. The term "rat rod" is believed to have been coined by Hot Rod Magazine Editor Gary Baskerville, who used it to refer to a junked-up hot rod owned by artist Robert Williams.

He wanted a rat rod, a tow truck, and something with a supercharged engine—and ended up getting all three in one custom truck.

Rat rod trucks exist on a continuum, from barely-safe-to-drive to high-speed-track-warrior. These examples of rat rod trucks will help you fine-tune where you stand.

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For them, rat rods provide not just a canvas for their creativity, but a thriving community of like-minded individuals who share their passion for restoring and building these unique cars.