Black Onyx

Just last weekend my wife and I went to breakfast with some friends. As we pulled up to the corner to turn to park we discovered we couldn’t because there were dozens of show cars in the street. Unbeknownst to us there was a car show, so after we had a nice breakfast we walked through it. While I would never drive anything like this hot rod from ianying616, I certainly appreciate looking at them. There wasn’t anything quite as radical as this thing at the show, but a couple were close. If this thing has been there, it would have stolen the show.

Merry Christmas From BrickNerd!

And happy Chanukah to you all. It's a time of celebration, where families come together and warm wishes are shared by all. I wish I could reach out and hug every one of you that visit this little blog on a regular basis, you're my BrickNerd family and I love you all! Santa's already been to our house, my stocking is overflowing. It's time to open presents, eat yummy food and listen to some classic holiday music. Speaking of Santa, check him out in this spiffy new hotrod sleigh by builder Vaionaut! This thing can certainly spread some cheer in a fast way.

Black Coupe Hotrod

This is a seriously sweet hotrod from builder sm 01. The design is pretty classic model-T, with lots of flair, like the checkerboard firewall and detailed engine. But what's not immediately evident is the working door handles, adjustable rear suspension, mechanized engine and retractable license plate. Oh, and did I mention it's remote controlled too? Check out the video for all the working action.

Whambulance

Accidentally dropped a ratchet on your face while adjusting your valves? Lowered the floor jack onto your foot? Catch your head in the wheel well when the jack stands failed? Better hop in the Whambulance by Proudlove, because sometimes the ride to the hospital needs to be just as dangerous as what sent you there. 

Fire Engine

Back in the 60's and 70's there was a thing called "show rods". I'm sure they still exist today, but back then they were new, they were radical and they dropped jaws. They drew crowds, they inspired model kits and they made people happy wherever they went. I remember building the model Chuck Miller's Fire Truck, here seen brilliantly recreated by Norton74, when I was a kid. I also remember musing about those short little ladders on the side, they wouldn't reach a first floor window. I was a weird kid.

Citrico de Mexico

I remember in high school opening an issue of Hot VWs magazine and seeing an open wheeled beetle hot rod for the first time. It belonged to a member of the band ZZ Top if memory serves, and it blew my mind. I've been fascinated with this extreme VW mod ever since, so seeing this awesome MOC by tiler instantly perked me up. The use of the chairs for the side of the vehicle is inspired genius, just look at that contour, it's perfect.

'32 Ford

It's a hotrody (is that a word?) morning here at BrickNerd. The king of chrome bricksonwheels is back with another stunning and beautiful hotrod. The paint scheme and balance of chrome to color really appeals to me. I've always thought earth tone cars are the most difficult to get right, but the most gorgeous when they nail it. This one nails it.

Dark Omen

Behold LinoM's spectacular submission for LUGnuts' 8th birthday challenge. With a lowered stance, sideways hood, chopped roof and slotted fenders it's got an aggressive hotrod look. But that color scheme and inclusion of the guitar definitely gives this thing a more dark overtone. This looks like a ride The Master from Manos Hands of Fate would roll in (you'll probably have to look that one up, you're welcome).

Green T

I do love an over-the-top hot rod, and without getting gimmicky this is about as over-the-top as you get. This is a 1923 Ford Model T, that's been relieved of it's modest origins and humdrum aesthetics by Norton74. Now it's a killer hot rod, with sweet white on green paint scheme and an insane V-8. Makes me want to go cruisin' to the drive-in.

Calypso

I have yet to figure out what's going on with this month's LUGnuts challenge, it might as well have been called "build what you want and mention elves". Regardless, I'm totally digging this slammed '37 Chevy by rabidnovaracer. I don't know how good I look in orange, but I would totally drive this beast.

Red

Check out the clean lines, aggressive stance and retro look of this latest hotrod from tiler. The combination of the Fabuland roof, chrome touches and those fabulous whitewall tires makes for a very sweet machine. Add to that excellent photography and you've got the whole enchilada. In fact, I'm going to nickname this rod "hotsauce".

Post Apoc Hotrod

I haven't seen the new Mad Max (yes, bad nerd, I have no excuse). So I don't really know the story on this sweet dystopian hotrod by _Tiler. I do know that it's pretty badass, in both construction and photography. What better way to cruise the barren wastelands than in a sweet ride like this?

Money Shot

You smell that? That's a hint of gasoline, a waft of tire rubber, the pungent sting of exhaust. You hear that? That's the deep, guttural rubble of a V8, the chirp of tires losing traction for an instant. You see that? That's The Money Shot from _Tiler, and it's gorgeous. 

Gone Bananas

Builder _Tiler never ceases to impress me, achieving phenomenal detail at small scale and using such creative building techniques. This yellow Ford is Milner's iconic hotrod from American Graffiti, and it looks fast. And the banana reference isn't just about the color, check out the back fenders, genius.

Poison Pinto

When I was a kid, there was a time when the driveway was occupied by a classic beetle, and a Ford Pinto. That car was a piece of junk and the whole family pretty much dreaded going anywhere in it. Now if had been even remotely as cool as this awesome MOC by Proudlove, I'm sure we would have been trying to think of excuses to go for a ride all the time. Well, the kids maybe, I couldn't see my mom wanting to go anywhere near this car.

Riddle Me This

*whonk* (sound of jaw hitting counter top). This is a seriously cool hot rod inspired by Batman villain The Riddler. Once again _Tiler delivers top-notch building and excellent photography, this is gorgeous.