Rat rods aren't typical custom cars. They owe a lot to the vision of their owners, who might not have big money to spend on a project.

T.J. Lutkins, 46, of St. Clair Shores, said his 1950 Ford Custom, “affectionately known as a Shoebox by car afficionados,” ...

One of the most controversial issues in the world of automotive is rat rods. They are provocative and polarizing, dividing ...