May 30, 2014

On that lasting contribution to American culture from Mexicans and Mexican-Americans: The Bouncy Car.

Photographer Nathanael Turner Takes A Little Trip to a Lowrider Convention in Los Angeles - Feature Shoot

Festivities include vendors selling chrome parts, airbrushed t-shirts, food trucks and live concerts blasting away over the crowds. Though easily seen as a boastful ego-trip, show car owners frequently craft their automobiles in honor of some one close to them. Whether a lavish semi-nude portrait of a beloved wife on the hood or a gilded tribute to a deceased family member, each vehicle represents the hard work and dedication of a craftsman unlike no other.

Posted by gerardvanderleun at May 30, 2014 6:15 PM
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