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SEMA 2022 Snap shot of the Worlds Biggest Car Show
They came from all over the country. Lowriders of all makes, models, styles and build quality. But that’s the beauty of the Lowrider lifestyle. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have the most stunning show quality paint, the shiniest undercarriage or the most chromed pumps jammed into the boot area – it’s all about enjoying the lifestyle that surrounds this unique section of the car scene. Whilst the Lowrider scene is massive in the USA where it originated, there’s no denying that on our shores, Lowriding has been gaining momentum over the past few years, with more and more cars appearing at events all over Australia.
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The event officially kicked off on the Friday night with a ‘Meet and Greet’ dinner and drinks, followed by a cruise around the area at 9am on Saturday morning which was well attended and showcased what was to come the following day. Sunday was definitely the main day – especially for spectators, with all of the entrants lined up in Memorial Park and on the closed off section of Marine Parade, creating a spectacle unmatched in the Australian Lowrider scene.
When you think Lowriders, you instantly envisage 64 Chev Impala convertibles cruising on 13-inch wheels and sporting custom paint. These days though, any cool car can be a lowrider and at the Lowrider Sunday, these are broken up into groups such as the traditional Lowriders; The Hoppers, The Bombs, The Kustoms, The Classics, The Bicycles, The Viclas and of course, the Minitrucks. They all combined to make this a huge show and shine with something for everyone. In amongst the many show cars were an abundance of trade stands offering all kinds of related products, cool DJ’s and of course, the hard-fought tug-o-war that pitched club against club. After the winners were found, the action moved to the nearby carpark where the single car entered in the Car Hopping did its thing – the Aussie Fairlane bounced up a storm in front of the appreciative crowd.
By all accounts, the 2022 Lowrider Sunday was a complete success. The venue was bathed in clear blue skies making the colour and chrome absolutely glow for the thousands of people wondering through the show area. Bring on 2023…
On ShowKILLERRides Rides ADAM TYSON 1960 CHEV IMPALA CONVERTIBLE LOWRIDER
Words / Pics - Paul Beck
Wondering around the recent Lowrider Sunday (check out the feature elsewhere in this issue), it was hard not to notice Adam Tyson’s amazing 60 Chev Impala. Once you got past the crowds that seem to surround this car all day, you got to witness one of the most finely detailed lowriders in Australia. From the body to the interior, engine bay, boot and even underside, this Chevy looks like it was built to take to shows and never see any road use. But you couldn’t be further from the truth. Adam enjoys jumping behind the wheel and cruising the Impala every chance he gets.
The choice of colours spread across the smooth body, draw you in like a magnet, especially when there’s bright sunshine beaming down across the candy coloured artwork that adorns the Impala’s back half. Even the Continental kit scored the same paint scheme. When combined with the factory base colour, the multi-shades of blue and silver that have been added by Kyle at Smith Concepts take the ’60 to the next level. Closer inspection of the artwork reveals just how intricate the design is, featuring not only a myriad of candies, but also white gold leaf and amazing pinstriping and scroll work. Honestly, you could stare at the Chev’s bodylines all day!
