The hot rod scene is awash with jargon. Some of the terms sound cool, but it isn't always immediately obvious what they mean.

Ford Three-Window Coupe recreation blends classic styling with modern performance and comfort, selling without reserve.

These cars were designed for show, not for speed. As the custom car enthusiast and author Pat Ganahl put it, “Hot rods raced, customs cruised.” A TV built into the dashboard of a green 1956 ...