Who built the first hot rods?

Answer 1

The first hot rods were built in the late 1930s and early 1940s by car enthusiasts in Southern California, primarily young men who modified their cars for speed and performance. They often used lightweight bodies, powerful engines, and innovative modifications to enhance their vehicles for racing. Key figures in the hot rod movement included mechanics and racers like Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and others who embraced the do-it-yourself culture. This movement laid the foundation for the hot rod culture that continues to thrive today.