Legends of Hot Rod Innovation

Some hot rods were destined to break records. Others were dreamt up to defy logic,

push boundaries, and haunt their creators' fantasies. This lineup goes deeper — exploring

obsession, indulgence, and the thin line where brilliance meets madness.

The So-Cal Streamliner — America’s First Speed Icon Born in a Los Angeles garage,

the So-Cal Streamliner wasn’t just a car — it was a declaration. Running dual flathead V8s and later hemis,

it crushed land-speed records in the 1950s and showed that homemade ingenuity could compete with

factory precision. It turned hobbyists into focused speed pioneers, kicking off America's

organized land-speed racing era. The Kookie Kar — A Quirky Prop Turned Hot Rod Phenomenon