Born into the infamous suburb of Los Angeles, known as Echo Park, Hector Leyva found himself growing up against the backdrop of vibrant imagery that is the Lowrider culture. This influence would carry on as he would eventually go on to build several lowriders himself, the most notable, being a 1981 Cadillac centerfold dubbed “Freak of the Week”. A chance encounter during a particular photoshoot with, then staff photographer, Saul Vargas would spark an interest in the world that is photography. What began as a hobby, would eventually blossom into a full-time career.
Based out of Las Vegas, NV and working as a freelance photographer, Hector would go on to create SugarMill Studios and become a premier photography platform. From magazine covers to national periodicals, such as the New York Post, Hector Leyva’s studio continues to be recognized both nationally and internationally. With a long list of clients ranging from local celebrities to major sport superstars, Hector continues to display his photographic diversity that extends well beyond that of the Lowriding world. His passion for Lowriding however will not be swayed. As a member of a legendary car club, he will continue to build cars. You can count on seeing more of his personal builds, alongside his continuing coverage of the Lowrider Movement.
It is said that we are all a product of our environment. Tim Muniga of Chino, California, is a prime example of this saying. For him, classic cars, mini-trucks, and Harleys have always been a family tradition.
The G-body renaissance continues with the eagerly awaited G-Body Fest car show.
A vehicular representation of one artist’s work and impact in the San Diego street scene
Julio Estrada may not have had much growing up, but that never stopped him from dreaming big.
With an endless number of cars to customize, the number one question many builders seem to be asked is, “Why that car?” This holds especially true for Jesus Rodriguez. While most gravitate toward Caddies and Impalas, Jesus chose a Nissan Altima
The Chevrolet Fleetline has long been a highly sought after collectible with the 1946 version being among one of the rarest.
Klique CC represented proudly at SEMA 2018 by Junior Zamora’s ’59 Impala
The CFR Performance booth at SEMA always features the nation’s top builds and at the 2018 show they featured the unveiling of Chris Mills’ “Battleship,” a ’64 Chevy Impala that is ready for war.
