If you’re thinking about building a new street rod or custom, or you’re updating one that you’ve had for a long time, you’re probably looking at today’s styling trends to find out what’s hot and what’s not. The best way to see the latest trends first hand is to attend some of the national events and check out the cars that are attracting the most attention. That may be difficult for many of you, so another convenient way to see what’s hot is by checking out the cars in R&C’s Top 100 in the December 1998 issue. It’s a good indicator of what’s currently popular on the rod and custom scene.
But we’ll make it even easier. Just check out the sidebars below, and we’ll give you some food for thought about the hot topics in the street rod and custom hobby. We’ll start off by telling you that the big push today is a return to more traditional rods and customs, because they are elegant and timeless. A nice traditional street rod will never look outdated.