Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that were banned in California for a long time. They were popular among the Mexican population, becoming part of their culture. However, they were often associated with gangs. Now, three decades later California has again allowed the use of these cars.

After lowriders were banned, people moved away from the past and started to develop some new, “healthier” relationship to this type of car. They tried to change the stereotype of the Mexican population in Southern California, and in the end they succeeded. The city of San Jose was among the first in California to lift the ban, and this is a huge win for the lowrider community.

One example of this type of car is the 1969 Buick Riviera that appeared on last year’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour. The car is characterized by an outstanding yellow color, hydraulic suspension and a low stance, far from what Buick currently offers such as the Buick Envision.

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