: an automobile rebuilt or modified for high speed and fast acceleration
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Cambra makes hot rods and custom cars bikes, trucks and vans, according to its website.—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025 Ezell uses the space as a parts shop and man cave, covering the walls in vintage racing and hot rod memorabilia.—Michelle Pemberton, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025 Playing a car mechanic, James discovered a talent for tinkering with engines and had a stint as a stock car racer and real mechanic, notably working on Presley’s hot rods.—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025 In Thunder Road, Jim Mitchum (who also was sometimes credited under the name James Mitchum) played an auto mechanic, leading to a real-life interest in stock car racing and working for a while on Elvis Presley’s hot rods.—Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hot rod
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