HOT ROD ROAD TRIP: What Car Makes the BEST HOT ROD? I’m Finding Out

David Freiburger September 18, 2025
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David Freiburger

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Gearhead adventures, car rescues, builds, tech, horsepower, history, Americana! I'm the former TV host of Roadkill, Roadkill Garage, Engine Masters, and more. I used to be the Editor In Chief of the magazines HOT ROD, HOT ROD Deluxe, Car Craft, Rod & Custom, and 4-Wheel & Off-Road. I host the Duct Tape Drags each year. Member of six 200 MPH Clubs. Horsepower junkie. Jeep guy.

Video Description

How do you define a hot rod? It’s any car modified for appearance and performance at the sacrifice of comfort and reliability, of course. But when you say “hot rod” you kind of think of Ford Model As, and ‘32s. Maybe even fat-fendered ‘40s. Well, I feel like it’s time for me to have a road-going hot rod—but NOT a street rod. Join me in this video as I road trip two Model As to the Goodguys Pleasanton show and see a bunch of cool vintage stuff along the way. In the end, I’ll sit down for a philosophy lesson on what makes the perfect hot rod for me. When you’re done, please pick another video from my channel and watch it! Thanks.—D/F DUCT TAPE DRAGS IS OCTOBER 17-18, 2025, at TUCSON DRAGWAY! Get tickets here: https://tickets.thefoat.com/DuctTapeD... GET YOUR D/F MERCH HERE: https://shop.davidfreiburger.com/ FOLLOW ME FOR ADVENTURES, HISTORY, HORSEPOWER, PROJECT CARS, AND MORE!   / davidfreiburger     / davidfreiburger   https://www.threads.net/@davidfreiburger EMAIL: [email protected]