Ford Rat Rods For Sale

Ford Rat rods For Sale have found their way to be a popular item at eBay Motors and on vintage car message boards.In recent years, as a result of a number of classic car related reality shows, there has been a renewed interest in classic car restoration and ownership.  The term Rat Rod has entered the lexicon of American culture.

For those of you who are still confused, I will give you a little background information so it makes more sense. By the time I finish, maybee, you, will just itching to resolve that mid-life crisis and find some Ford Rat Rods For Sale.

According to the folks at SEMA,  A rat rod is considered to be a pre-1949 American vehicle which has been finished to look like it was built by a 1940's hot-rodding enthusiast.  There is often no exterior top coat, with either a layer of rust or exposed metal burnished to a shiny patina.  For those that are painted primer or flat black finish, is the norm. There is little or no chrome and the interior is unfinished.

For myself, I disdain the carefully worded minutia of the SEMA car snobs.  Any year, well-used looking American car or truck can qualify as a rat rod except mini-vans (yuck). The only foreign cars I would include are mid-1970's and before VW Bugs and the older Micro-Bus (vehicles of the Dead Head).   The VW's have been an integral part of American culture and deserve, in my opinion, to be included.

Regarding the first appearance of the Rat Rod, the car snobs once again are in an endless debate.  However, The first appearance of the Rat Rod can be attributed to the popularization of a 32 Ford Roadster owned by Artist Robert Williams.   Others dispute this fact, but, WHO CARES!!

This Lens is dedicated to Ford Rat Rods. Below, you will find a brief history of the classic Ford Model A, And Model T automobiles.  In addition I have included some photographs of some common Ford rat rods.  If you are interested in finding out more about finding a Rat Rod, a great place to start is The Rat Rod Barn where you will find Rat Rod Project Cars to fully restored trailer queens as well as parts for many makes and models.