Originally published in the July 1999 issue of HOT ROD magazine. Steven Rupp has added to the original story by writing notes for each piece of car art. More than just the typical bathing-beauty ...

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...

Hot rods have left an indelible mark on automotive history, evolving from post-war curiosities into enduring symbols of creativity and freedom. Their journey from the fringes of the automotive world ...