Which type of vehicle is explicitly excluded from being classified as a street rod?

The distinction for classifying vehicles as street rods revolves around specific design and performance characteristics, as well as the context of how the vehicle is used. Dune buggy types of vehicles are engineered for off-road use, focusing on performance in sand or rugged terrains rather than street performance or aesthetics associated with street rods. This functional difference sets them apart from street rods, which are typically modified for visual enhancements and cruising on public roads.

Convertible vehicles, pickup trucks, and antique vehicles can still meet the criteria established for street rods, assuming they have been modified in the manner typical of the street rod culture. The key aspect is that street rods are defined primarily by their design modifications and street-use capability, which does not apply to dune buggies. Thus, they are explicitly excluded from this classification.