How do you define a hot rod? Is it a muscled-up classic from the sixties? Is it an old school gasser from the forties? A custom street rod or sporty late-model?

Fortunately, SEMA has something for every “hot rodder,” and the show has you covered no matter how you like your automotive machinery. Check it out:

factory five Daytona coupe on display at 2012 SEMA show
scion FRS race car on display at 2012 SEMA show
vintage ford roadster on display at 2012 SEMA show
willys woody wagon on display at 2012 SEMA show
vintage red rod rod roadster on display at 2012 SEMA show
custom c1 chevy corvette on display at 2012 SEMA show
customized corvair wagon on display at 2012 SEMA show
a pair of ford hot rods on display at 2012 SEMA show
customized engine bay inside a hot rod at 2012 SEMA show
velocity stacks and chrome on a hot rod v8 engine
customized hot rod roadster on display at 2012 SEMA show
customized second gen dodge charger on display at 2012 SEMA show
1970 mercury cougar eliminator on display at 2012 SEMA show
1969 chevy camaro ss 396 coupe on display at 2012 SEMA show
customized ford fairlaine coupe on display at 2012 SEMA show
1967 chevy c10 custom hot rod truck on display at 2012 SEMA show
engine in a vintage hot rod at 2012 SEMA show
vintage ford 5 window hot rod at 2012 SEMA show
customized chevy camaro show car at 2012 SEMA show
customized chevy v8 engine in a classic show car
ford 3 window hot rod coupe at 2012 SEMA show
classic show cars on display at 2012 SEMA show
rear view of a vintage chevy impala ragtop at 2012 SEMA show
prewar cadillac coupe on display at 2012 SEMA show
customized ls engine in a classic show car
customized second gen camaro show car at 2012 SEMA show
customized vintage chevy station wagon at 2012 SEMA show
customized vintage chevy station wagon at 2012 SEMA show
customized shelby cobra ford engine
vintage shelby cobra coupe at 2012 SEMA show
Nissan GTR on display at 2012 SEMA show
custom 1962 chevy corvette show car at 2012 SEMA show
rear view of a notchback custom ford mustang coupe at 2012 SEMA show
craftsman custom ford mustang coupe at 2012 SEMA show
close up of a custom wheel on a show car
blue 1957 chevy engine bay at 2012 SEMA show
vintage mopar muscle car show car at 2012 SEMA show
green Lamborghini at 2012 SEMA show
late model ford mustang s197 on display at 2012 SEMA show
custom scion frs on display at 2012 SEMA show

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Author: David Fuller

David Fuller is OnAllCylinders' managing editor. During his 20-year career in the auto industry, he has covered a variety of races, shows, and industry events and has authored articles for multiple magazines. He has also partnered with mainstream and trade publications on a wide range of editorial projects. In 2012, he helped establish OnAllCylinders, where he enjoys covering all facets of hot rodding and racing.