“Lowriding is more than a sport, it is an art form, a way for individuals to express their views, beliefs, & religions.” Lowriders are social cars meant to be enjoyed, shown, and shared with friends and family! Here you will find plenty of rich articles(many with pictures, video, and audio) all about the lowrider way of life.
Lowrider cars are now popular world-wide but they reportedly have roots in the urban Chicano culture in Los Angeles, California. In the New York Times article, “How the Lowrider Evolved From Chicano Revolt to Art Form,” James Sterngold writes that while many postwar Americans were buying new cars, the Chicano and Mexican-American communities held onto the vehicles that they could afford and put a great deal of time into fixing them up and making repairs. Not only did they use these vehicles for…
The Lowrider Cadillac is an old favorite in the industry and continues be admired by new generations today. These classic vehicles are often seen at lowrider car shows and appear in music videos, television programming and advertisements. Owners customize these cars and turn them into artistic showpieces as well as…
Lowrider bikes, just like the lowrider cars, are classic pieces of art. They are often associated with the Southern California beach lifestyle and categorized with beach cruisers. It’s well known that the Schwinn Sting-Ray has been the most popular model for lowrider builders since it hit the market in the 1960s. It remained popular throughout…
In his article, “The History of Lowriders”, writer Richard Gazzo reports that before the invention of lowrider hydraulics, builders used techniques including weights, chopping springs and smaller wheels to enable lowrider cars to drive at a height closer to the ground. The technology available now allows the lowrider car to function equally well whether it’s customized with…
Lowrider cars reportedly started in the Chicano and Mexican-American communities residing in Los Angeles, California decades ago, and now the trend of customizing and driving lowrider trucks is also popular and crosses beyond the borders of the United States. The lowrider truck industry is in existence across the world. Custom lowrider trucks are…
Lowrider model cars are a fraction of the size of the original versions, but their craftsmen and fans are turning them into a very big deal.. The creation and showcasing of small scale vehicles has developed into a popular hobby with blogs, magazines, clubs and…
The lowrider car industry’s notoriety is evident in the prevalence of the lowrider car show that occurs all year in round in local festival settings and in large stadium arenas. What reportedly started as a Chicano and Mexican-American tradition in Los Angeles now spans from the United States to across the world in Japan. Owners and fans of lowrider cars visit these popular attractions in order to…
Now that lowrider arte has arrived, we can safely say gone are the days of placing a decal; (or if you would like to call it a sticker) ,on your vehicle. Instead, call in an artist.
Not just any artist but one who is skilled with an airbrush. Whilst looking at all these wonderful drawings, I have come to see them as…