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Eddie's Sweet '60
One of Southern California's best-known lowrider shops is B&B Classics in Upland, California, owned by Mosie and Billy Garland Hernandez,... more |
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Funky '51
Joe Phillips of Modesto, California, has pieced together one of his greatest accomplishments. We're talking about the ride that he calls... more |
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LemonLaid
Danny Arriaga of Saugus, California, has owned a few custom lowriders in the past, including a '78 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, '64 Chevy... more |
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Born in East LA
Brunik Mendoza was born and raised in East Los Angeles, California, and he takes pride in still dwelling there. A supervisor for the LA... more |
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Heavy Hitter
Modesto, California, residents Doug and Susie Vigil are the proud owners of this '64 Chevy Impala Super Sport convertible, "Heavy Hitter,"... more |
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Night Mares
Nightmares... we've all had them, some recurring, and they're never fun. Webster's defines nightmare as, "a frightening dream, often... more |
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Orgullo Mexicano
When Joaquin "Lolo" Vega of San Fernando, California, was approached about this abandoned project he welcomed the change of pace. As a... more |
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Just a Dream
There is something special about Robert Garcia and his original restored '49 Chevrolet DeLuxe from San Antonio, Texas. Once we encountered... more |
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Mr. Boulevard
Keeping family traditions alive is a good thing. Such is the case with Arthur Reyes of Corona, California. Even though Arthur's only 26... more |
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Squeaky Clean '64
Being the youngest member of an established car club can have its perks. You have the advantage of learning from fellow members who have... more |
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Greengo
The '30s? The '40s? How about the fabulous '50s? Well, for the time being, let's talk about the '40s. Things were really cooking back then... more |
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King of the Streets
Being the "King of the Streets" is not an easy name to live up to, but Vernon Maxwell's '63 Chevy Impala convertible cruising out of Norco,... more |
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Too Shy
Photos by Elliot GilbertA professional machinist by trade, Armando Fernandez appreciates precision workmanship and quality craftsmanship.... more |
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Baby Bluez
A lowrider from way back and a member of Imperials Car Club of Los Angeles, California, since the '70s, 43-year-old Mike Rivera of Walnut,... more |
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California Dreamin'
When The Mamas and The Papas released "California Dreamin'," it became an instant hit and the inspiration for a nation of dreamers. Many... more |
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Cloud Nine
Cliff Riggs of Victorville, California, has been interested in building cars ever since he was old enough to ride a bicycle. Cliff grew up... more |
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Cold Sweat
When Steve Watson's cousin Andre Jones, AKA "Big Rat" from Super Natural Car Club, first told Steve about this '59 Chevy Impala, he thought... more |
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Joker's Fantasy
At only 18 years old, Victor "Chino" Fraga of Orange Cove, California, has already stepped up to the big time with his '64 Chevy Impala... more |
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Krazy 8
In the history of Lowrider Magazine, we've come across a lot of father and son teams who choose to build up a sweet ride, but we've never... more |
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Optional One
There are a handful of lowrider shops in Southern California's Inland Empire that just seem to turn out more than their share of... more |
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Rhino '62
Even with most of his time spent managing a nightclub, David "Box" Cardenas found the time to have a luscious lowrider built. Since he... more |
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Blue Monte
As you can tell just by looking at it, Jesus Martinez' custom '75 Chevy Monte Carlo cruising out of Laredo, Texas, has been substantially... more |
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Bridgetown Bomb
When the '37 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe first rolled off of the assembly line it sold for approximately $680. Today, however, these beautiful... more |
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Evil '63
Allen Lopez of Newark, California, is a 33-year-old engineer belonging to Frisco's Finest Car Club. He's also the owner of the "Evil '63"... more |
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Heaven Sent
Where does the inspiration to build a car come from? Well, in the case of 31-year-old Chris Roark's fine '57 Chevy Bel Air, "Heaven Sent,"... more |
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