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.

Rat rod trucks have been around for a while but their popularity—and their controversy—is growing.

Based on its looks, this 1953 GMC convertible rat rod pickup is the ultimate panacea for anonymity. Think about it—no matter where you go, you will stand out on the street.

A rat rod is simply a blue-collar hot rod, argues Rat Rod Magazine editor Steve Thaemert. "We're returning to the roots of hot rodding, basically, where you're trying to build something cool with ...

Hot Wheels took its annual Legends Tour to Detroit, a city with one of America’s most vibrant car cultures, and the results didn’t disappoint. The winner is a 1931 Dodge Rat Rod built by three ...

Modern rat rods are basically rusty sleepers with huge power under the hood. You'll see them on public roads and at hot rod events, but, more importantly, you'll also find them at the drag strip.

The Shakopee publisher of Rat Rod magazine will launch a new one for motorcycle customizers.

EVER wondered what happens when you put an electric motorcycle motor into a rat rod? Well, one car fanatic has the answer. Rich Benoit, a YouTuber from Gloucester, Massachusetts, has created ...

Trader Joe's workers in Oakland are the first in California to file for a union election. They say the grocery chain has disregarded safety and prioritized profit.

This rusty rat rod started life as a P4 Deluxe, a somewhat premium coupe that Plymouth slotted above the Six. You can look at it as Mopar's slightly fancier take on the Ford Three-Window coupe ...

A custom car shop in southeast Texas will face some of the top hot rod builders in the nation in a contest that favors substance over style. Pictured, a "rat rod" built by South Texas Performance.