Breaking the lowrider stigma

Sophisticated Few Car Club works with organizations across the state to help undeserved communities

Some of the leaders and members of the Sophisticated Few Car Club based out of Phoenix. (Submitted photo)

A heavily modified black and gold lowrider is displayed at car show that the SFCC attended. (Submitted photo)

A red lowrider is displayed by SFCC at a car show. (Submitted photo)

Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker attended and contributed to a donation event for foster kids in Arizona that was partnered with SFCC.( Submitted photo)

Not only does the SFCC work with lowrider cars, but also clubs that work with motorcycles as well. (Submitted photo)

A member of Chicanos Por La Causa attended an event partnered by SFCC to better serve the community. (Submitted photo)

SFCC members grilling at an event that promotes community and helps give back to organizations and families in Arizona that are in need. (Submitted photo)

Another angle of a Chevy Impala that has been been customized to a lowrider fashion. (Submitted photo)

Phoenix is a hub for American cars from the 1950s through the 1970s driving along in the Phoenix area, covered with intricate paint jobs with murals and designs.

Cars with a suspension slammed so it’s just inches off the ground, and an interior of leather and chromed parts and 13-inch tires will probably drive by you if you’re on the lookout in the downtown area.

This style was made famous within Mexican American culture or Chicano culture dating back to the 1950s.

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