Hot Rods

To me, hot rods are a vehicle of wonder and amazement. Sure, you can take a car and restore it to it's original image but a true piece of work that really tantalizes the eyes is a fine crafted Hot Rod. A Hot Rod came to be known in the 1930s or 1940s as the name of a car that had been "hopped up" by modifying the engine in various ways to achieve higher performance. A typical Hot Rod consists of vehicles from the early 20's through 60's especially pre World War II vehicles and their parts.

There are those who criticize and believe the practice of modifying rare vehicles and their parts should be abolished and consider Hot Rodding a derogatory term, while others who enjoy this type of restoration keep the hobby alive.

To view more pictures of Hot Rods or those vehicles that could become Hot Rod Projects visit OldRide.com and view their Rusty Rides section.

1938 Lincoln Zephyr

The following websites are a staple in Hot Rod Culture:

• Get the know-how to customize your Hot Rod for other HotRodders at Hotrodders.com
• The true genius when it comes to American Hot Rods - Boyd Coddington
• And if you really want to get into the nitty gritty, join the NHRA

The Ultimate Classic Car Website

An informative and always interesting website for all you classic, vintage, or what have you car enthusiasts is www.oldride.com. There is always something happening on this website. From new classifieds to daily car shows and classic car clubs to join, as well as technical data and pictures of rusty old cars. One can find it easy to become addicted to browsing through the many pages.

Where should a classic car lover turn to get information about car makes and models? The OldRide Library contains specialized information that is not easily available in one place to classic car owners.

Where can a classic car enthusiast go to appreciate a gallery of rusty classic cars sitting along roads or hidden in barns? The Rusty Ride Gallery on OldRide.com contains thousands of pictures of just the sort. It is enough to make you drool and cry all in the same moment.

Where can one go to get answers for those hard classic car restoration questions? OldRide Answers provides of community of classic car enthusiast the opportunity to help one another out. Don’t know where to turn to receive help about identifying casting numbers for a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro bell housing? Turn to OldRide Answers. If that doesn’t help, turn to the OldRide Resource Directory for more information regarding classic automotive related services and products.

One of the greatest things in general about OldRide.com is that new information is always being added. Each week, there are new pictures, new information, new deals on classic cars and more. Chalk this one up as one of the best classic car websites around.