- The stamps are designed to be a third wider than usual to show as much detail on the car as possible.
- Five iconic lowriders are depicted on the stamp.
- The stamps are now for sale at local post offices or online.
Lowrider culture began in post-World War II America. The birthplace of the lowrider is still debated, but the importance of lowrider culture to Chicano and Mexican-American people is clear.
You need to roll “bajito y suavecito” so everyone can appreciate the amount of love poured into your vehicle. And this vehicle is art. The US Postal Service agrees, as they have released a new commemorative stamp in honor of the legendary lowrider.
Source: US Postal Service
The 15-panel stamp booklet features photos of five different lowriders.
- Chevrolet Fleetline 1946, “Soybean Como”
- 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, “Pocket Money”
- 1958 Chevrolet Impala, “Eight Figures”
- 1964 Chevrolet Impala, “Rose Gold”
- Chevrolet Impala 1963, “El Rey”
These stamps are one-third wider than standard commemorative stamps. This allows each part to better showcase the amazing details on each vehicle. The addition of line art to the stamps also looks great.
The US Postal Service held a community event at the Logan Heights Library in San Diego, California, to celebrate the stamp’s release.
The Lowrider is a masterpiece of engineering and artistry, a rolling canvas of art. They are often painted with murals that tell stories of family, faith and history, said Gary Barksdale, the Postal Service’s chief postal inspector, who served as the official who dedicated them. “Lowrider culture is about creating a space to celebrate pride, belonging and building a community that is there for each other.”
You can buy a sheet of lowrider stamps now. They are sold at your local post office, or You can order it online. Each piece costs $11.70, and each stamp is a Forever Stamp, meaning it is valid for one ounce of mail regardless of future price increases.
