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 ...

One of the most controversial issues in the world of automotive is rat rods. They are provocative and polarizing, dividing ...

Anyone who is at least passingly familiar with custom cars has probably at least heard of the concept of a hot rod. A hot rod is, of course, a custom car designed with the express purpose of going as ...

Tiny homes are usually the domain of young people, eager to explore the world and willing to trade comfort and material possessions for new experiences. But every rule has its exceptions, and this ...

In the world of custom builds, rat rods are a special breed. Ugly enough to be unstoppable head turners, these machines are if you like the ultimate sleepers, sending all the wrong messages to the ...

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