street rod
Souped-up vintage car
A street rod is a pre-1949 American car that has been modified for improved performance and appearance while remaining street-legal.
Unlike hot rods built primarily for racing, street rods emphasize drivability and show-quality aesthetics—custom paint, modern engines, updated suspensions.
He spent three years restoring his 1932 Ford into a street rod.
- customHabitual group practice
- chromeReflective metal coating
- flamesVisible burning combustion
- muscle carHigh-performance American vehicle
- big blockHigh-volume automotive engine
cruising · open road · V8 · headers · lowered · chopped · roadster · lead sled · cherry red · candy apple · rumble · exhaust · primer · pinstripes · drag strip · burnout · hood scoop · whitewalls
- custom vehicleslowrider, show car, dragster, chopper, bobber
- mobile vehiclesmobile home, motorhome, RV, camper van, food truck
vehicle era/aesthetic
street rodeconomy car
Fuel-efficient, affordable vehicle
daily driver · econobox · commuter car · fleet vehicle · beater