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[Ashley]

Back to hotrods.

I expect this is hiding a later V8, it looks superb and it's at Prescott

[Rootes75]

I am not keen on Hot Rods to be honest but some of the American oily rag stuff is very nice. The stuff I don't quite like is the UK Ford Pop type of things.
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[Paul fairall]

[Paul fairall]

[Ashley]

I think the problem with this discussion is that people may not realise how broad the term Hotrod is. It's an American term to describe performance modified cars, albeit mostly, but definitely not exclusively associated with drag strips.

I mentioned Taildraggers which were really a form of art but there are famous Indianapolis cars and other racers that Americans call hot rods and would probably be well liked here.

Those that don't like them automatically assume they're all ugly and not necessarily competent specials, so maybe, as Rick's cut off point is 1980, it's best to consider VIntage Hot Rod Association cars and ignore later ones.

It's best not to get hung up on ugly specials because you might miss something rather special.

[MrWhite]

How about these; http://singervehicledesign.com/
got to admire the engineering. Good bit of modernising but keping the original look and possibly improving it Horses for courses of course but I have to admit I like

Also fell in love with this a couple of years ago; http://customcarsworld.com/ultimate-custom-built-steampunk-hot-rod/
It looks like the builder has since gone bust and there a a few aggrieved people looking for their cars and money, however workmanship and style of this are just amasing, IMHO of course

[Ashley]

This rather concours up the image.

[alastairq]

Not forgetting the ''Lakes' cars...Moon discs, & stuff?? Yum!

[BigJohn]

May I park this article here please ;

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2017/09/14/legendary-deuce-roadster-allegedly-established-the-quarter-mile-standard-by-beating-a-quarter-horse/?refer=news

[MrWhite]

A little thread resurrection, hope people don't mind. What's the latest on Hot Rod ownership in the UK. I know regulations are changing and I have seen a few things at cheaper prices than I would normally expect, would it be foolish to consider buying one at present? I am talking something that has been on the road before, probably less likely to be unfinished/ un-registered.

[Paul fairall]

I wouldn't consider buying anything without a V5 that is correct to the car as it is. No telling what will happen until next May
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[Ashley]

As long as you can prove your Hotrod was built before 1988, you’re safe, so the best way to get one is to import one that’s done or nearly done.

My son has done a few and so have his friends. The ones that come from the States often look good but need properly building. They look the best though.

All parts are amazingly cheap, excellent quality and available. American stuff is so beautifully made and durable.

[MrWhite]

Thanks for that, that's good information, I will see what I can come up with

[Whitegoatie]