Volklswagen Beetle / Bug Rat Look

Barbarian Rat Rod

This iconic 300SL has been totally refurbished underneath and has had extensive metal repair performed, but still has the worn original interior and drivetrain. You usually see these cars after full restorations, and we think it is refreshing to see one with worn out cosmetics and salvageable mechanicals. Driving a Gullwing in this aesthetic would be fantastic! Find it available here at European Collectibles in Costa Mesa, California.

We would drive this car with the exterior just as you see it. The Ruge knock-offs are a pricey option and look great after time has dulled them. We would think about removing the bumpers altogether, and actually like the contrast of the silver under the doors from the replaced sheetmetal.

Somehow the black primer makes this car look angry like the SLR’s instead of prissy and proper like the restored cars. The car looks very complete, and the restored chassis can be seen below.

The engine is running and the car is a driver with good brakes and transmission. What a thrill it must be to drive this thing down the road.

Our favorite part is the original red interior, which looks like it was used by a coal miner for commuting. The dash is all intact, and the glass and doors are functioning.

This is a rare car and a brave undertaking if you plan to complete the restoration. We’re sure it will be returned to show condition, but it is nice to dream that someone would have other plans and drive the car without worrying about the paint finish.

BMW R80 Cafe Racer Salt Flat Rat Rod

Rat Rods hechos para coducirlos.

" Los rat rods estan hechos para conducirse, no para mostrarse" frase muy empleada por los amantes de este tipo de vehiculos, el termino rat rod surge en 1972 en la revista Rod & custom magazine en un numero dedicado a los autos modificados de esa manera aunque los dueños de estos autos se molestaron ya que consideraban que menospreciaban el esfuerzo que pusieron en sus autos, estos empezaron como un concepto parecido a los hot rods cuando su costruccion era al gusto del dueño y unicamente se usaban para correr, las modificasiones comunes que se acostumbravan era: 1.-Tener techos recortados, 2.- sin salpicaderas 3.- con carroseria rasurada claro que sin perder de vista que los motores se modifican hasta lo que soporte.