“Car culture is central to life in many American small towns: Rituals like weekend cruises and fixing up a first beater become rites of passage where distances are long, gas is cheap, and public transportation nonexistent.
But even among the most car-crazy of small towns, Española, New Mexico stands out. It has long been the definitive mecca for a breed of truly special cars. Thanks to their defiant individuality and sheer artistry, these cars have become central to an entire culture.”
https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/espanola-lowrider-capital/