Everyone has a different take on rat rods.

Some people turn up their noses at the sometimes low-budget builds.

Other people are offended by the term “rat rod” because they believe these are really what hot rods are supposed to be.

No matter what you call them: Hot rods, rat rods, or maybe just awesome, you’ll probably find at least one thing to like in here.

Check out this gallery from the 2014 Detroit Autorama and see for yourself.

All images/TMG

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