About Rat Fink
Rat Fink is a cartoon character created by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth in the 1960s as a mascot for the Kustom Kulture scene. The character is a wild and grotesque depiction of a rat, often shown with bulging eyes, sharp teeth, and a mischievous grin. The character became a popular icon in the hot rod and custom car communities and was featured on a wide range of merchandise such as t-shirts, decals, and sculptures.
Roth used Rat Fink as a symbol of the counterculture and rebellion against mainstream society, and it became a symbol of the Kustom Kulture movement. The character also symbolizes the "rat rod" style, which is all about using unconventional materials and pushing design boundaries to create truly one-of-a-kind vehicles. Today, the Rat Fink character remains a popular symbol in the hot rod and Kustom Kulture scenes and continues to inspire artists and builders.
Roth used Rat Fink as a symbol of the counterculture and rebellion against mainstream society, and it became a symbol of the Kustom Kulture movement. The character also symbolizes the "rat rod" style, which is all about using unconventional materials and pushing design boundaries to create truly one-of-a-kind vehicles. Today, the Rat Fink character remains a popular symbol in the hot rod and Kustom Kulture scenes and continues to inspire artists and builders.