There is nothing more pleasing to the eyes than a classic American garage that has all of the goods and is well organized. The true way to know a man or woman is to see what is in their garage (if they have one), where he or she may or may not spend a lot of time learning about the parts of the universe, but you will definitely learn a lot about them when looking inside where the car is parked.

In the long run, it's not about the size or the quality of the space, but what's inside of it that really matters. And if you have a super cool rat rod chilling in your super clean garage, then you are really doing things the right way, and appreciating life for what it is. This is a fun article that runs you quickly through some great examples of a clean garage, and gives you some great ideas on cabinet builds. The second half of this article explores the definition of the classic rat rod with some eye candy of what it is supposed to look like in different forms. Think of it as an overall celebration of the classic American garage! Life should be spent enjoying the good times, like cruising the neighborhood in your rat, or doing some type of fun build in your man cave. There is no time for a messy environment, or lack of imbalance when it comes to your personal transportation.

19 Picking Up

How cool is it when the engine is fully exposed and you can watch the throttle pull, and the engine rumble up and down when the gas is pressed? This has definitely got to be one of the coolest rat trucks out there! Is that a keg in the back of the truck? It is hard to tell, however it looks ideal for holdings liquids whether it's fuel or something to drink. Whatever it is, the owner of this truck is pretty clear about its function, which is what? To drive down the street and look awesome!

18 Rat With Boom Arm

This rat rod tow truck is an awesome money maker that truly is a piece of art. This is another brilliant business idea because of the fact that tow trucks are always on the road, and rat rods are like a magnet for the eyes.

Imagine your car breaks down and you have to tow it. How let down are you going to be when this thing pulls up to tow you away?

Probably a lot less let down if you were to compare it to another average tow truck that you would see every day. There really is no comparison!

17 French Lake Auto Parts

This stretched out Frankenstein from deviantart.com is looking super fresh! Commenters speculate that the front end is a 1960 Plymouth Fury in the back end and possibly a 1930s DeSoto in the front but it is really hard to say. Again, with the awesome pirate skull French Lake Auto Parts logo, this is another representation of people who are passionate about what they do. The rat rod is for the true appreciator of the way in which a motor works, and this stretched out beast of the road is a great conveyer of this type. Driving down the road in this must be crazy considering there is no hood and the wheels sit outside of the chassis completely. Driving parts around to different businesses would be fun as hell in this thing.

16 Caterpillar

This Caterpillar is an absolutely magnificent road build, and even though it technically isn’t in "ratty" condition, the word dirty comes to mind because of the brilliant ideology and entertainment of the idea of this.

Whoever built this is on the next level of automobile modifying and definitely has what it takes to spin heads.

If you know about Caterpillar you know their role in construction, and they always sound awesome when they run. Adding a classic chassis on the rear of this sweet workhorse is an absolutely imaginative ordeal if you were to stare at it for longer than just a second.

15 Rat Rods That Will Blow Your Mind

Before we go, it is time to educate you concerning the Lonestar Roundup. A festival for rat rods that is going on its 16th year! According to hotrod.com, this very super looking fest is located 1300 miles from Detroit, and 1300 miles from LA in Austin, Texas, allowing for owners to get their rods out on the highway for a road trip and see how well they really run! If you have a rat rod, or are a fan of rat rods, you should definitely consider checking out this event full of some of the most head-turning, unique automobiles.

14 Paving Company Doing Great Work

There are few automobiles on the road that turn heads faster than a rat rod. Whether it’s a super beefy cruiser that is hauling down the left lane, or a completely overdone rust bucket that still manages to look impressive because of its age, this old school look will never go out of style, no matter what the situation. What better way to promote any business than to have a super cool rat with the logo and phone number cruising around town for everyone to look at? And what better way to spend the weekend than patrolling the streets for a good time in such a timeless automobile.

13 Dirty Devils

This 1927 Model T Ford rat rod is probably one of the most badass in existence. The Dirty Devils Hot Rod Club is an awesome club where people share their love for the most unique automobiles that are on the road. A Youtube video titled "Calendar Cars - Dirty Devils Hot Rod Club" is one that you should definitely check out if you are into rat rods, and are looking for ideas. The video makes a good point with cars that you should make due with what you have, instead of going out and spending a bunch of money on something shiny.

12 Mysterious Legend

This legendary rat showed up at a car show in who knows where, USA, only to show off its amazing mechanical work that puts the poor paint job into the beautiful limelight of the audience.

Funny how something can be so poorly cosmetically maintained on the outside yet possess the motor and suspension to smoke you like you have never been smoked before on the highway.

Legendaryspeed.com makes a great point that people either love or hate rat rods, and there is no in between. This seems to be very true in a lot of cases, although I bet you could convince a hater to like them if they drove or saw the right one!

11 This Thing

Do people go too far with their builds sometimes? Definitely. Did these folks go too far with this rat rod build? The conversation would be arguable. Considering that it is more of an antique, hobby sort of deal, one would argue that this would be a really fun car that would be great for the weekend and cruising to dinner with the girl and or kids. It is without doubt that the owner of this car turns heads left and right, to the point where it is a distraction to other drivers, and that, alone, is what makes it dirty!

10 Definition Of Rat Rod

What really is a rat rod? As easily as you could point one out on the highway, is there a clear definition of what one actually is? Maybe not.

At the domain name auto.howstuffworks.com, the author makes a really good point that if you ask 5 different people what a rat rod is, then you will get 5 different answers.

Perhaps a clear indicator of a rat rod is a possible ancient to retro looking chassis that may or may not be in good stripped down cosmetic condition, a sort of counter-culture to the super clean "hot rod" ideology.

9 Classic American

There's definitely nothing more classic than a ’69 Dodge Super Bee inside of a very clean and retrofitted garage that looks exceptionally clean despite the small drops of oil on the ground.

This particular garage build located in Orlando, FL captures the true working man who knows how to keep his possessions locked down and ready for use.

And as much as this looks like someone’s home, it is also a business called Vaccar’s Master Garage. it looks like they are keeping it nice and real over there, sporting a full cabinet tool box, and doing anything from full details to full service.

8 Simple And Great

There aren't many cars that are cooler than a clean retro Camaro. On top of that, it has got to feel good to walk out to this garage and find that everything is in order and the workspace is free of clutter. The physical and psychological effects of having a messy workspace can be very debilitating for your health. There is a really interesting article at eco-officegals.com that outlines the effects of this bad practice, pointing out the fact that sensory stimulation has a variable impact on how we perceive our surroundings. Without a doubt, cleanliness is like unto godliness.

7 Ancient And Sparkling Roadsters

Even when you see an old, rusty roadster on the highway it will turn heads every time! So when you find the pleasure of seeing a roadster that has been preserved immaculately, or has been restored to a mint, there is eye candy to be had.

This particular garage build is a great work of art.

The source article of this photo tells a beautiful story about how you shouldn’t ever give up on your dreams of having the cars that you want in life, and that you should always be moving in directions that inspire you. You should go check out this beautiful article about roadsters at pewsplace.com.

6 Small And Functional Motorcycle Build

The cool thing about owning a motorcycle in comparison to a car, is that it will take you where you need to go, and it will also take up only a fraction of the space needed for storage and maintenance. This gentleman is building his bike the right way in his shop, using a hydraulic motorcycle lift and just enough space to stay organized and aware of the tools that are around him. Another good thing to add is that if you have are not perfectly sure about a repair, it is amazingly easy to use the internet in today’s time to gather information on how to do it.

5 Awesome Car Country Club

This truly sparkling clean garage was built as a business idea to be a country club type place where people can store their very nice cars in a social setting. A place where people can go to share good times and great cars with each other.

Apparently, these digs called M1 Concourse is an 87 Acre lot where the developers plan to keep the party rolling all year round with things such as concerts and car shows to draw people in to have a great experience with each other in the name of automobiles. Nothing says party like a fast car, and fun environment!

4 Making The Perfect Work Space

This article from car-revs-daily.com makes a very good point about making your garage space clean and functional, and also avoiding overflow of boxes and junk from inside the house.

A crucial function of working on an automobile is the ability to lift it up into the air in order to work more safely and comfortably.

Another very valid point from this article is that staying positive about your experience in the garage, while keeping your tools organized well is the key. Good lighting in your work space is a necessity, as well as having a good air compressor that can handle the job you are doing without causing too much of a ruckus with noise.

3 Mini And Awesome

When it comes to the garage, there is nothing more pleasing to the eyes than uniformity and functionality. These beautiful people’s garage nails it down nice and firm on both fronts, with floating shelves and cabinets that keep everything organized and out of the way. An absolute necessity for your garage build is painting the concrete with something that will make clean up a hundred times easier, and keep everything looking and smelling nice and clean. The very slick little Mini pictured here adds to the vibe of the garage and you can tell that these people like to get up and go.

2 Very Clean For The Function

Possibly the best thing about the internet is the ability to learn how to do things easily. This gentleman was able to make the cabinets for his garage by hand, and better yet, he explains to you just exactly how he did it!

And it must be said that for the type of work that is being done in this garage, which is full-service work, this is an exceptionally clean build.

It is very hard to stay clean when you are pulling motors, and sanding down the body of the car, and for this reason you should follow the link from this image to find some great ideas about garage builds.

1 Sparkling Street Bike Shop

There is nothing cooler than a fast street racer. That is, unless you also have a beautiful workshop that contains all the right tools to fix your bikes along with anybody who may need help. When you have all of your tools stored in a massive toolbox, life is a lot easier when servicing your motors. This picture is a perfect example of how to do it the right way, and do it well. Sparkling clean is the perfect way to describe this personal workshop, and I’m sure the owner of this space is happy that his(or her) ways have been shared to the world.

Sources: eco-officegals.com, deviantart.com, legendaryspeed.com, auto.howstuffworks.com, car-revs-daily.com, hotrod.com