So he started reading Lowrider magazine around 1985 in his hometown of East Los Angeles to indulge his fantasies of car ownership. (Alejandro Tamayo / San Diego Union Tribune)In its first generation, Lowrider was more than just a car magazine. It was capturing historical moments within the Chicano community. “I’ve met so many people who are not Chicano, that because they’re part of the lowrider community, they learn about Chicano history through that magazine.” Lowrider also challenged negative, stereotypical perceptions of lowriders as tough thugs and gang members. The August 2005 cover of Lowrider magazine.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 14, 2019 02:26 UTC