The United States Postal Service (USPS) has launched a new stamp collection to honor lowrider culture, widely celebrated by Mexican Americans in the United States after the end of World War II.
The stamps feature several customized and lowered vehicle models, including the 1946 Chevrolet Fleetline, “Soy Como Soy“; the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, “Pocket Change“; the 1958 Chevrolet Impala, “Eight Figures“; the 1964 Chevrolet Impala, “The Golden Rose“; and the 1963 Chevrolet Impala, “El Rey“.
The launch took place during a United States Postal Service community event at the Logan Heights Library in San Diego, California (USA). “A lowrider is a masterpiece of engineering and art, a rolling canvas of art,” said Gary Barksdale, the Postal Service’s Chief Postal Inspector, who served as the dedicating official.
“They are often painted with murals that tell stories of family, faith, and history. Lowrider culture is about creating a space to celebrate pride, a sense of belonging, and building a community that is always there for one another.”
The stamps are now available for purchase, both at USPS retail locations across the United States and on the service’s official website. Each sheet costs US$11.79. The stamps fall into the “Forever Stamps” category, meaning they remain valid for mailing regardless of future price increases.
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