Home
News
Lifestyle
These New Lowrider Stamps From The US Postal Service Rule
The stamps honor the working-class Mexican American and Chicano communities of the American Southwest.
Photo by: US Postal Service
Jeff Glucker 
By: Jeff Glucker
Mar 17, at 5:00pm ET
Add Motor1.com as a preferred source in Google
- (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motor1.com%2Fnews%2F790178%2Fus-postal-service-lowrider-stamps%2F&text=These%20New%20Lowrider%20Stamps%20From%20The%20US%20Postal%20Service%20Rule&via=motor1com)
- copy
Share
Comment
The Breakdown
- The stamps are designed one-third wider than usual to show off as much detail in the cars as possible.
- Five iconic lowriders are depicted on the stamps.
- The stamps are on sale now at your local post office or online.
Lowrider culture got started in post-WWII America. The exact birthplace of the lowrider remains up for debate, but the importance of lowrider culture to Chicanos and Mexican Americans is clear.
You need to roll "bajito y suavecito" so everyone can appreciate the amount of love poured into your vehicle. And these vehicles are art. The US Postal Service agrees, as it has released a new commemorative stamp honoring the legendary lowrider.
Gallery: Lowrider Stamps
Source: US Postal Service
The 15-pane stamp booklet features photos of five different lowriders.
- 1946 Chevrolet Fleetline, "Soy Como Soy"
- 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, "Pocket Change"
- 1958 Chevrolet Impala, "Eight Figures"
- 1964 Chevrolet Impala, "The Golden Rose"
- 1963 Chevrolet Impala, "El Rey"
These stamps run one-third wider compared to standard commemorative stamps. This allows each piece to better showcase the amazing details on each vehicle. The added flourish of the pinstripe art on the stamps looks great, as well.
The US Postal Service held a community event at the Logan Heights Library in San Diego, California, to celebrate the release of the stamps.
What do you think?
View
Comments
"A 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 dedicating official. "The lowrider culture is about creating a space to celebrate pride, a sense of belonging, and building a community that is always there for each other."
You can buy a sheet of the lowrider stamps now. They're on sale at your local post office, or you can order them online. Each sheet costs $11.70, and each stamp is a Forever Stamp, meaning it's valid for one ounce of mail regardless of any future price increases.
More Lowrider News
Wild Chevy Crew Cab Dually Truck Is Reborn As A Rad Open-Roof Limo
Tupac's 1961 Chevy Impala Restored, Turned It Into True Lowrider
We want your opinion!
What would you like to see on Motor1.com?
Take our 3 minute survey.
- The Motor1.com Team
Share this Story
- (https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motor1.com%2Fnews%2F790178%2Fus-postal-service-lowrider-stamps%2F&text=These%20New%20Lowrider%20Stamps%20From%20The%20US%20Postal%20Service%20Rule&via=motor1com)
- copy
GO TO COMMENTS
(
)
Got a tip for us? Email: tips@motor1.com
View all comments ( )
Popular
Honda Secretly Showed Dealers Its Future Models, Including The Element. Here's What They Said
BMW Has 10 New Models Coming In 2027. Here's All Of Them
Audi Tells Us Why The Nuvolari Costs $300,000 More Than Temerario
BMW Once Called Hyundai's Fake EV Gears A 'Funny Gimmick.' Now It's Doing Them Too
Toyota's Cheaper Sports Car Is Reportedly Back On The Menu
Latest Stories
- The 25-Year Car Import Rule Can Be Complicated. Here's How It Works Nov 13 - Motor101 -
- Porsche’s New Supercar Already Spotted At The Nürburgring Nov 13 - Spy Shots -
- BMW Has 10 New Models Coming In 2027. Here's All Of Them Nov 13 - Industry -
- Ford Hid These Rare Cars For Decades. Now You Can Seem Them All In One Place Nov 13 - Lifestyle -
- You Can Own A Kei Car In The US. But You Might Not Be Able To Drive It Nov 13 - Motor101 -
- Audi Tells Us Why The Nuvolari Costs $300,000 More Than Temerario Nov 13 - Supercars -
- Jeep Is Auctioning A One-Of-A-Kind 705-HP Wrangler Nov 13 - For Sale -
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Ford Hid These Rare Cars For Decades. Now You Can Seem Them All In One Place
The 25-Year Car Import Rule Can Be Complicated. Here's How It Works
Maserati Built An Island With 840 Residences And A Floating Italian Restaurant In Dubai
Porsche’s New Supercar Already Spotted At The Nürburgring
Porsche Design Turns Car Storage Into A Members Only Country Club
BMW Has 10 New Models Coming In 2027. Here's All Of Them
Bugatti Is Building A 60-Story Luxury Tower In Miami