It was 1952 when a group of rowdy teenagers fond of street racing their hot rods decided that they should alter their ways. On August 5, 1953 the Ty-Rods Car Club was formed in Cochituate, MA. before relocating to Concord, MA. Today, after 73 years of history, we continue thriving as a passionate car club dedicated to hot rods, customs, and racing – celebrating the thrill of automotive culture.


Watch the Chronicle 5 WCVB Boston TV Episode

The Ty-Rods Car Club: New England’s original hot rod legends

Thank you to the Chronicle 5 WCVB Boston team, especially Ramen Cromwell and Bob Oliver. We appreciate you taking the time to learn,, document and share some of our Ty-Rods Car Club history. We would love the opportunity to host you again at our upcoming Ty-Rods Old Timers’ Reunion Car Show on September 13, 2026!

Note / Correction: Bob Holloway mentioned in the video (above) is actually Bob Parker.

Ty-Rods Car Club Founding Members