Crafting Lowrider Perfection | Michael Tovar

The name “Tovar” is synonymous with excellence in the lowrider community. Multiple members of this family from Hawaiian Gardens, California, have contributed to this reputation, establishing them as respected and widely admired creators of custom cars. The Tovars are known for their pristine and minimalist builds, mostly devoid of the more-is-more aesthetic found on many lowrider cars. They focus on the details—clean bodywork, a nice set of tires, and an impeccable paint job. But the real trademark of a Tovar Restoration vehicle is its ground-hugging stance because minimizing ground clearance requires major body modifications.

His car “Wanted 37” won the Best Bomb and Lowrider Excellence Awards at Lowrider magazine’s 30th Anniversary Tour event at the San Mateo County Expo.

This video is sponsored by #Guerrero and #Calidad

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Meet Michael Tovar
00:23 - His Father's Legacy and Family
01:01 - Becoming a Builder
01:11 - Work Involved to Build a Lowrider
01:43 - His Passion for Building
02:07 - 1937 Chevrolet Cabriolet “Wanted 37”
02:40 - The Tovar Legacy

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