Is this a hot rod?

enjenjo · May 29, 2015, 09:15:07 PM

I have a cousin that is a couple years older than I am, he retired from Ford, he was in paint QC. He knows I am into hot rods, and sent me the link below, and asked what I thought of it. Take a look, and let me know what you think. I'll post my opinion later.

http://www.timelesshotrod.com/Concept.html

ragdol · May 30, 2015, 12:02:09 AM

Call it what you like, I'd be proud to own a car like that. As a builder, I can't imagine the time and expertise it took to put it together.

Bruce Dorsi · May 30, 2015, 07:31:25 AM

To each, his own!

Exceptional workmanship and quality, but more art created solely for bragging rights.

Even if I could afford it, I wouldn't want it - it's just not my idea of a driver (or a hot rod).

Carps' orange Lexus could probably run rings around this " '32 " and cost a lot less!

Just my worthless opinion!

UGLY OLDS · May 30, 2015, 10:17:17 AM

Gee... It's nice ... Could I drive it to K-Zoo ?? Run it down I-80 with the semi's going to GG Des Moines ??
Drive it through a "touchless" car wash?? ( Don't ask ..It's true.. :oops: )

I feel it's kinda like a piece of art .. Nice to look at , incredible design & workmanship, but not practical for my lifestyle ....

Bob ....

PeterR · May 30, 2015, 10:47:23 AM

Quote from: "enjenjo"I have a cousin that is a couple years older than I am, he retired from Ford, he was in paint QC.

Golly, older than you, he must have set up the paint for QC for the model T, at least he only had one colour to worry about.

phat46 · May 30, 2015, 02:16:44 PM

Not a hot rod in my book, but a very cool car!

Carnut · May 30, 2015, 03:36:56 PM

Well to me it's as much of a Hot Rod as any Rat Rod is.

I used to think a Hot Rod was a 34 and older Fenderless Ford.

35 and later were fat fender Street Rods

49 and later were Street Machines.

But things have changed the definition has broaden a bit.

Course my real definition of that car would be a Custom Show Rod.

jaybee · May 30, 2015, 10:04:56 PM

It's an awesome car, and I'd call it a hot rod.

That said I prefer cars that are driven and I don't know how you'd drive it if you had any respect for the incredible level of work involved.

chimp koose · May 30, 2015, 10:18:15 PM

It is a hot rod if it is driven in traffic on a public roadway. Nice piece , beautiful craftsmanship , but likely more of a piece of rolling sculpture.Everyone has their own idea of the perfect car and they strive for it each time they build one . My perfect car is one I can use as a daily driver through the summer with no worries about whether or not it will be up to the task or seriously worn out in the process. I really like the things jay leno does with his collection . He will drive anything he owns.

Mikej · May 31, 2015, 09:01:18 AM

500 HP and willing to use it. Hotrod..................

enjenjo · May 31, 2015, 10:37:12 AM

I have mixed emotions about this car. The workmanship looks to be impeccable, it has all the right parts, but the car doesn't speak to me, it has no character. None of the cues are there that make it a 32 Ford. I can't help but think that Foose would do it better.

Carnut · May 31, 2015, 03:54:02 PM

Well, I've never considered any of Boyd's, Fooses, or any other of the one off creations as Hot Rods.

Think it kinda goes back to John Buttera's 28 Roadster that kinda broadened the definition of Hot Rod as a one off creation.

heh, heh, then again I'm always telling folks my 61 Chrysler is a Hot Rod and not a restoration.

zzebby · June 01, 2015, 01:43:26 AM

A little too pretty for me but I can appreciate the perfection and craftsmanship.

tomslik · June 01, 2015, 09:03:38 AM

there's a difference between a "hot rod" and a "street rod"....

and then there's trailer queens....

trackster · June 01, 2015, 10:20:33 AM

Can't deny the craftsmanship that went into this but I'd rather have the money it cost to build it. Then purchase 5 or 6 cars I could actually drive and enjoy.