Rat rods originated as a counter-reaction to the shiny, custom-built hot rods that focused on looks rather than power. Many viewed them as expensive rolling decorations compared to the hot rods of the ...

Don Garlits has rolled out a new Swamp Rat. Actually, this car is equal parts old and new: It's an authentic tribute to the glory days of front-motor Top Fuel racing, and it's a showcase for the ...

The Ram 1500 TRX may be the modern benchmark for performance trucks, but many gearheads go to old haulers searching for performance. And while many trucks from the old day are underpowered and slow, ...

The “rat rod” scene has been around the hot-rod world for some time. It seems the early-model custom truck culture has come to accept the “rat rod” truck trend and its lifestyle. For some conservative ...

Don Garlits has rolled out a new Swamp Rat. Actually, this car is equal parts old and new: It's an authentic tribute to the glory days of front-motor Top Fuel racing, and it's a showcase for the ...