Exploring San Jose
California Now Podcast
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Origins and Evolution of Lowrider Car Culture
The chapter explores the origins of lowrider car culture back to the Pachuca culture of the 1930s and 1940s, discussing how car modifications served as a form of resistance and self-expression. It also delves into the significance of San Jose as a hub for lowrider culture, from the establishment of the first Northern California lowrider club to the birth of Lowrider magazine. The discussion highlights the multi-generational tradition of lowriding, the artistry involved in customizing cars, and the recent lifting of the cruising ban in San Jose, allowing the community to embrace their unique form of expression.
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