California is considered the birthplace of the Hot Rods. People were looking for race cars on the salt flats and the mechanic has seen many fans, streamlined vehicle for the creation of race. They used parts of what they could in the local scrap yards to find. The idea that it was a better driver than their richer neighbors with a strong ingenuity could rely.

It was important that vehicles can be used for both racing and everyday driving, as very few people had more than one car. Early Hot Rods were made by Ford Model T and Model A Roadster. In fact, stem Äúhot term, gold is probably derived from the word Äúhot Roadster. In the Model T and As were abundant, inexpensive and easy to change the race. The absence of a deed of these cars is easier than most, but sedans and coupes were soon used for racing. They are often racing through the production peaks and give a slope of the windshield to the rear easier and more aerodynamic.

The tires were replaced, usually with huge rear tires of the relationship. Small front tires were used in combination with large rear tires Äúrake, the AU or a tendency to use the car to offer. This further reduces drag. Slots were cut in the body helps to cool the engine. Lovers of the backyard of hard work for the fastest car in the region.

After the Second World War, the American public, beaten with Hot Rods. Many fans of early return from military service and expertise in mechanics and metallurgy, and they were ready to put these skills into their cars. They met again in Southern California, AOS dry region Saturday and customizing cars and racing.

In road racing has gained popularity, so has the associated risks. Across the country, their children ran hot rods, sometimes with fatal consequences. Because it was in the streets at night on the collection of “hot spots” around the local youth of America, obsessed with street racing. Finally, the American public saw as dangerous hobby and Hot Rod is now a criminal offense, and rock and roll, the decay of the country’s youth.

To compensate for this observation, the first Hot Rod Exhibition in Los Angeles in 1948. The exhibition focuses on the positive aspects ofhot bars, such as the skill and ingenuity. Hot Rod Associations have been formed for the development of cooperation between fans and police, if the whole sub-culture of a better image in the public eye.

Many people, the focus shifted from creating a race car for the creation of a unique and beautiful car. Custom Paint was the rage, while the inclination of the vehicle. During the first builders of the car leaned out, people started slopethe cars at the rear. The cars were built instead of looking for racing, although their engines and power are still very popular.

Hot Rods are still very popular cars, two generations younger and older. Their size, appearance and performance of the attraction for many. Amateur mechanics, they are not parked in her garage, tearing them apart, they soup up and take the street. As in ancient times, the AM about creating a better car with little money and lots of determination.