How Lowriders Put a Vivid Stamp on New York City's Car Scene
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Mr. Flores restored a Chevelle, symbolizing childhood and father's passion for cars. Lowrider culture embraces family values and tradition, creating rolling works of art with bright paint and iconography.
California repealed prohibitions on lowrider cruising. New York City sees increased visibility of lowriders. Once stigmatized, lowriders now win prizes and support local charity events with cultural expressions.
Lowriders were historically adorned with Mexican cultural elements, offering a unique expression. Chicano professor and owner Alfonso Gonzales Toribio highlights the significance of cultural representation in lowrider aesthetics.
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