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A lowrider or low rider is a customized car with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican American youth in the 1940s. [3] Lowrider also refers to the driver of the car and their participation in lowrider car clubs, which remain a part of Chicano culture and have since expanded internationally.
Dec 29, 2023 · I filmed Lowriders Hopping, such as the 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS, but just about every other year of the Chevrolet Impala can be seen in this video. Lowrider Cars like the Oldsmobile Cutlass G...
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- 1964 Chevy Impala SS Coupe. Often referred to as the "64," the Chevrolet Impala SS might be the best representative of the lowrider culture. It gained popularity among lowrider tuners for its long low profile, clean shape, and lowered stance, making a conversion achievable with minimal modifications.
- 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is an American classic. With its stylish tail fins and powerful V8 engine, it has been the choice of hot-rodders and muscle car enthusiasts for years, but the Chevy is also a favorite among lowrider fans.
- 1964 Buick Riviera. Hemmings called the 1963 Buick Riviera, "one of the most beautifully designed vehicles ever." The 1964 model was equally as graceful, maintaining the same body style before a remodel in 1965.
- 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood. The 1993-1996 Fleetwood models marked the end of the era of full-size, big-bodied rear-wheel-drive Cadillac sedans. The dignified Brougham, with a 5.7-liter LT1 V8 borrowed from the Corvette, was the most imposing and powerful Fleetwood in the line.
Jul 7, 2023 · Learn about the origins, anatomy, and style of lowrider cars, a custom vehicle that is lowered and decorated with colorful paint and chrome. Discover how lowriders express identity, rebellion, and community among Latino car enthusiasts.
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Mar 18, 2024 · NPR's A Martinez talks with Denise Sandoval, professor of Chicana and Chicano studies at California State University, Northridge, about how lowrider culture has endured and spread.
May 5, 2021 · Learn how Mexican American lowriders customize their cars with bright paint jobs, hydraulics and cultural symbols as a form of expression and empowerment. See photos by Kristin Bedford that capture the vibrant and diverse lowriding scene in East Los Angeles.
Jun 7, 2018 · Lowrider isn’t just a brand, it’s a lifestyle, one deeply rooted in the Mexican American culture of Los Angeles. More than just showcasing lowered and air-bagged Chevy Impalas, Lowrider covers...
