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USPS Celebrates Lowrider Culture with New Stamp Series

3/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Postal Service launched a stamp series titled Lowriders Forever honoring lowrider culture, with design by Antonio Alcalá (USPS art director), pinstriping by Danny Alvarado (pinstripe artist), and photography by Humberto Mendoza (photographer).
The collection features five vehicles—the 1946 Chevrolet Fleetline, three Chevrolet Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
The stamps cost $11.70 for a sheet of 15 and were unveiled in San Diego on March 13, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Chicano Moratorium in 1970 marked a pivotal moment for Mexican-American activism against the Vietnam War, intertwining with the rise of lowrider culture. Originating in the 1940s, lowriders became symbols of cultural pride and community support. The USPS's 2026 stamp series celebrates this heritage, acknowledging lowriders' significant role in shaping American identity and recognizing their artistic contributions to the broader narrative of U.S. history.

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Story summary

The U.S. Postal Service launched a stamp series titled Lowriders Forever honoring lowrider culture, with design by Antonio Alcalá (USPS art director), pinstriping by Danny Alvarado (pinstripe artist), and photography by Humberto Mendoza (photographer).
The collection features five vehicles—the 1946 Chevrolet Fleetline, three Chevrolet Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
The stamps cost $11.70 for a sheet of 15 and were unveiled in San Diego on March 13, 2026.

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