As automobile man ufacturers spend millions of dollars in search of the leading edge, street rodders continue to sharpen it with their expressive creations. While they may not exhibit sleek ...

Customizing isn't a fad that died with the 'Fifties. It is still with us and going strong. The lead sleds of yesteryear are few and far between, but restyling in general is as common as mag wheels.

Like many of those who created it in 1950s and '60s garages, the postwar hot rod culture has grown mature, rich and rather respectable. In place of personalized jalopies cobbled together with ...