AN ECCENTRIC mechanic has converted a London taxi into a crazy rat-rod van in just seven days. Paul Bacon, from Leicestershire, spent over $600 on a traditional black cab and with the help of some ...

The UK doesn’t really have a hot / rat rod culture, but the few people who do specialize in this type of custom work stand out in terms of unbridled creativity, resourcefulness and skill. Paul Bacon ...

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Rat rods have come a long way since the time when critics were dismissive of the low-budget rides assembled from spare parts that highlighted a builder’s lack of concern for paint or chrome. While ...