You've probably heard of hot rods, street rods, and rat rods before, but there are quite a few distinct differences to them beyond their names.

Jeremey Rainey's Volkswagen Beetle rat rod is the definition of the "built not bought" slogan that so many hot-rodders live by. He purchased a rusty 1964 bug and went to work on the blank canvas.

MANTI, Utah — In the first weekend of June, Manti sees an influx of pinstripers, artists, and hot rod fans from across the world, all gathering for the Rat Fink Reunion, which honors the memory and ...

It's not like the roads are littered with hot rods, far from it. In fact, each time you see a hot rod out in the wild, it's a cool experience — even the best factory hot rods are few and far between.