The 1932 Ford might be the classic hot rod vehicle, but there are many more vintage cars out there that would make great hot rods if modified correctly.

It's not like the roads are littered with hot rods, far from it. In fact, each time you see a hot rod out in the wild, it's a cool experience — even the best factory hot rods are few and far between.

Mattel designer Brendon Vetuskey builds magazine-worthy hot rods out of a two-car garage—with nothing but hustle and skill. Brendon has lived at this property since 2009, and since taking ownership, ...