Hey all. I am completely new to hot rods- basically have admired them since I was a kid, but haven't learned much yet about the various models, builds, etc.

I've always been drawn to one specific type/style and was hoping you could help me identify it- whether a specific make/model or a whole family.

Basically, I love the extremely elongated teardrop roadsters, with a very art deco style. I've done some googling and came up with a few along these lines:

1939 Lincoln Zephyrs (custom)
1950 Chevy Coupe (custom)
Delahaye

I realize these are pretty different, as far as the front goes, but it's that stoop to the bottom in the back that I'm talking about.

When I was a kid in LA I remember seeing one similar to this in a really flat black finish and fell in love

So, are there any classics out there that are the "canonical" ones of the type? Or any specific make/model I should know about? Perhaps a scene/website/subgenre that deals in hot rods of this body type?

Thanks so much for your help!
-BB