A lowrider or low rider is a customized car with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican American youth in the 1940s. [3] .

Mar 1, 2025 · In 2025, the Lowrider® Brand celebrates its 48th year of existence. With nine (9) Lowrider Supershows scheduled across the United States, Lowrider will continue to celebrate …

“Lowrider” is the name used for cars transformed into cultural expressions and for the dedicated aficionados who make and drive them. Historically, lowriders were mostly Latino men from …

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 …

Mar 22, 2022 · More than just showcasing lowered and air-bagged Chevy Impalas, Lowrider covers the cars, bikes, art, and more that exemplifies the lowrider culture.

Jun 8, 2021 · A lowrider is defined as a car or truck that has had its suspension modified to decrease ground clearance. It usually includes an added hydraulic system or air-ride …

Jan 30, 2024 · The ‘64 Impala is the quintessential lowrider. Explore the history and cultural legacy of the lowrider, from its post-WWII origins to modern trends.

May 28, 2023 · Merriam-Webster defines a lowrider as a customized car with a chassis that has been lowered so that it narrowly clears the ground. The term “lowrider” usually refers to a …

Feb 26, 2023 · A lowrider is a car that has been lowered to the ground with the help of a hydraulic suspension system. This allows the car to “hop” or bounce up and down, and it also makes the …

Nov 25, 2024 · For years, lowriders and their drivers — also called lowriders — were seen as inextricably connected to drugs and gangs. It's taken decades, but that perception is finally …