
And now we present one of the most interesting categories of the '09 Speedhunters Awards - Rat of the Year. While some may dislike the term "rat", there's really no better word to describe these cars. Some of these machines may be works in progress, and others may be purposely built to have the rat look. Whatever the case, there's no denying the appeal of a rat, whether it's a traditional "rat rod" or say, a more modern car like the Stanceworks BMW.
Take a good look through the nominees shown below and post your choice in the comments section.

Bare Metal Chevrolet Fastback

Newstalgia Wheel 1931 Model A

13B swapped Bug

Bare Metal Drag-Rod

Yuta Akaishi Datsun 240Z

FAF Auto Service Step Wagon

The Garage Autohero 510

Rusty Blue @ the Yokohama Show

The Tractor-Rod

Stanceworks BMW E28

Lexus V8 powered '75 Corolla SR-5.

Little Boy 1930 Ford

Tail dragging Shoebox

Tough Japanese Camaro

Kyu-sha BMW E30

Oxidized Willys Gasser in Vegas

Zombie Rod 1927 Model T

Rusted out Drift Corolla

Tough Merc Lead Sled @ Billetproof

"Alt aber bezahlt" MkII Golf

The Rat-Rolla

Hood Ride Oval Window Bug

Heavily Channelled pickup @ Billetproof Norcal
Begin the voting now!