Gypsy Rose, the Most Famous Lowrider of Them All, Goes to Washington D.C.
One-of-a-kind ’64 Impala takes its rightful place in the pantheon of American auto history
The McGee Roadster: A Preview
Is there any hot rod more iconic than the McGee Roadster? A souped-up 1932 Ford V-8 Roadster, the car’s design aesthetic helped establish the universal template for what could and would be considered the quintessential hot rod.
1932 McGee Roadster on National Display
As part of a three-week tribute to the importance of custom cars in American culture, the Historic Vehicle Association placed the McGee Roadster on display in the National Mall in Washington DC to honor its significance in hot rod history.
Cars at the Capital in Photos
Featuring some of the world’s most important custom cars on the lawn of Washington D.C.’s National Mall, this year’s Cars at the Capital offered no shortage of stunning photographic opportunities.
Cultural Icon: Gypsy Rose
A car with a fascinating backstory and massive cultural impact, the 1964 Chevrolet Impala lowrider known as “Gypsy Rose” is an important new addition to the National Historic Vehicle Register that was chosen to kick off the third annual Cars at the Capital exhibition on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
3 Cars Added to the National Historic Vehicle Register
Custom American classics immortalized by Historic Vehicle Association.
Exhibition celebrates three standouts of American automotive history
The McGee Roadster hot rod, a Hirohata Merc radical custom and the Gypsy Rose lowrider were announced as the 16th, 17th and 18th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register in recognition of their significance in American automotive history.
Washington’s newest monument: A trio of legendary custom cars
HIROHATA MERC, MCGEE ROADSTER AND GYPSY ROSE LOWRIDER EACH GET A TURN ON THE MALL
IT’S HISTORY! A HOT ROD, CUSTOM CAR AND LOWRIDER RECEIVE NATIONAL HONORS IN WASHINGTON
The McGee Roadster hot rod, Hirohata Merc radical custom and Gypsy Rose lowrider became part of history today. They were announced as the 16th, 17th and 18th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register in recognition of their significance in American automotive history.
Hot rods are the stars at Cars at the Capital in Washington this spring
Forget Democrat versus Republican. Are you Team Hot Rod or Team Lowrider? You’re a third-party type? How about a chopped and channeled Mercury with a back story that stretches to WWII internment camps?