As a child, Efraín "Bugs" Gonzáles was fascinated with cars, always carrying a notebook with him to draw designs that came to him in the moment. How would that hood look with some dynamic lines on it?

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Hitting the shores of the United States for the first time in 1949, the German made Volkswagen Beetle was not readily accepted until the 1960's and 1970's - a time when its popularity peaked. Stylish ...

Lowrider cars are more than hydraulics, dazzling paint jobs, and custom upholstery. They are a totem of a lifestyle and a celebration of culture. These captivating styles of vehicles date back to post ...

In the mid-twentieth century in Southern California, colorful painted classic cars would cruise the boulevards. From Cadillac El Dorados to Chevy Impalas, these lowriders were rolling art ...

MIRACLE MILE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- To tell the complete story of the Southern California car culture, you have to include lowriders. The renowned Petersen Automotive Museum on the Miracle Mile is ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Lowrider culture started in Los Angeles in the early 1940s and has since become an international phenomenon. It’s also a big part of the culture in San Jose where Lowrider Magazine ...

(FOX40.COM)— Modesto is officially recognizing lowrider culture as part of its history. This week, the city signed a proclamation declaring every fourth Saturday of September as Lowrider History Day.

Born and raised in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, David "Dee" Espinoza spent plenty of time with his grandfather, Ramiro. While he's got plenty of great memories with him, his most vivid were the ones spent ...