1959 Chevrolet Impala – Pinky’s ’59
Jose “Pinky” Serna’s search for a 1959 Impala ended when he got a call from his friend Bigg Slice who had a complete ’59 that needed a full restoration. After negotiating a good price, he was able to...
View Article2000 Aztlan Bike – Two-Wheeled Dragon
The desire to build a lowrider bicycle came after Moses Espinoza attended his first car show. Moses asked his dad to build him one and he complied. “When we started building the bike we were buying all...
View ArticleCoker Tires & Wheel Vintiques Wheels – Old School New School
We can’t stress how important wheels and tires are to your car. Since it’s part of what gets you back and forth, it has to be reliable enough to trust on long hauls. And like a necktie is to a suit,...
View Article1963 Chevrolet Impala – El Six
Jose Reynoso of National City, California, decided to build a lowrider to keep his kid busy and focused on something positive. His search for a project car began in 2011. He was looking for a 1963 or...
View Article1958 Chevrolet Nomad – Nomadness
The Chevy El Camino — it defies classification. With photos surfacing on the Internet of a supposed reincarnation to be released in 2016, no one knows for sure yet if this truck/car hybrid will be...
View Article2015 Carnales Unidos Bakersfield Super Show
Forty years ago back in April 1975, a crowd of lowriders from the Bakersfield area were gathered at the local car wash. When they all got together there they came up with the idea of forming a car club...
View Article2001 Harley-Davidson Road King – Old Habits Die Hard
We all have our bad habits or “malvicios,” as some would call them. No matter how big or small, we all have something that can become a borderline obsession. For some it’s collecting LOWRIDER...
View Article1972 Chevrolet Caprice – Serial Thriller
We’re all aware of how many people think that fixing up an old car and putting more money into it than you’d get out of it is a form of insanity. That may be true, but it’s a diagnosis we’re all OK...
View Article1965 Chevrolet Impala Wagon – Outside the Box
If you were a kid growing up and your parents had one of these station wagons that you got brought back and forth to school and little league games with, you might have felt a little embarrassed. Who...
View ArticleImpact Wrench Reviews – Sudden Impact
So you’ve all bruised and bloodied enough knuckles with wrenches and breaker bars trying to free a stubborn bolt or nut from its place of residence. It’s right about that time that you wondered why you...
View Article1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Love Her Madly
Mike Salcido of Pico Rivera, California, saw his first lowrider at the age of 15. He’s owned several lowriders, but his current 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, “Love Her Madly” shares a special place in...
View ArticleL.A. Story
To celebrate the culture, heritage, and lifestyle of the classic lowrider, Exodus Events orchestrated a one-night shindig called “L.A. Story.” The event, which was held at the Plaza de La Raza in...
View Article’54 Bomb Truck Drivetrain Install – From the Floor Up
Building your dream vehicle is a matter of patience, absolute commitment, and a definite game plan. Far too often, we start builds with what we can afford, and soon thereafter, we end up breaking...
View Article1949 Chevrolet Convertible – Post WWII Era Style
Way, way back in 1949, Chevrolet presented a whole new style of automobile after World War II. The latest design would have a lower, sleeker profile, with the lines of the front fenders smoothly...
View ArticleEdelbrock Facility Tour & Intake Manifolds
Edelbrock is a specialty performance automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer based out of Torrance, California. The company has three locations in Torrance that include their headquarters,...
View ArticleGalaxy Wire Wheels – Wired Down
Since 1993, Galaxy Wire Wheels continues to keep the lowrider planet spinning and rolling! Brand-new sets of 13- and 14-inch 72- and/or 100-spoke wheels are completely manufactured at the family-owned...
View Article1970s Schwinn Bicycle
Dominic Perales’s father began looking for a bike when he realized that he was outgrowing his Taylor Tot. He was lucky enough to find one on eBay. “It was in great condition and I was able to get it...
View Article1970 Chevrolet Caprice – OCD Caprice
There are many different custom paths you can take when dealing with a classic vehicle. Some people restore them to stock, while others customize them to be lifted up or lowered. For 39-year-old Perry...
View ArticleEddie Motorsport S-Drive Pulley System Install
We could’ve titled this story “lipsticking the pig” but the LS series of engines from Chevrolet are certainly not pigs in terms of performance. But, in regards to looks, they can’t hold a candle to...
View Article2016 Miami Super Show
Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, Lowrider Magazine is taking over the Dade County Fairgrounds for the 2016 Miami Super Show. Featuring over 500 of the hottest lowriders in the world, live...
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