Historically, Porsche’s and Volkswagen’s destinies have been intertwined for decades. That’s why it’s nothing spectacular when you hear about a custom project that involves the two names. But what if ...

Jeremey Rainey's Volkswagen Beetle rat rod is the definition of the "built not bought" slogan that so many hot-rodders live by. He purchased a rusty 1964 bug and went to work on the blank canvas.

Except for the wider-than-stock rear tires, custom seats and sundry interior flourishes, it looks like just another '56 VW—that is, until you lift the hood and find that the opposed four has been ...

Their nickname stemmed from the unhealthy way some owners maintained them, but the "swamp coolers" Volkswagen owners used did the job in summer.

"It's about time someone decided to make a street rod out of the VW!" Those were the words of legendary HOT ROD staffer Tom Medley in the mid-'60s when he first saw a hot-rodded "Volksrod" at the shop ...

Newman was self-admittedly addicted to sleeper cars. He had been upgrading his humble VWs with Porsche engines and brakes ...

A one-of-a-kind weekend experience. Hot Rod Rock & Rumble does its rockabilly thing along with a Hot Rod and Classic Car Showcase, Vintage Camper Village, drag and roll racing, a pin-up girl contest ...