In April, Jesse Valadez’s Gypsy Rose -- a radically painted 1964 Chevrolet Impala lowrider –- drove into a glass case in the National Mall to celebrate its induction into the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Gypsy Rose, along with Bob Hirohata’s Barris-built 1951 Mercury and Bob McGee’s 1932 Ford are the first customized cars to reach this feat. This register includes lauded road and race cars such as a 1938 Maserati 8CTF and a 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe.

Lowriding's roots are often argued, but most will agree that Valadez’s Gypsy Rose set new standards for custom cars. The above documentary takes you through Valadez's experience of building the car, as well as how the two painters -– Walt Prey and Don Heckman -– laid the showstopping paint.

While it was a successful show car, Gypsy Rose garnered mainstream appeal during its few seconds of fame in the opening sequence of the mid-'70s TV sitcom "Chico and the Man." After the show's cancellation, the Rose continued to rise in popularity as it toured the world for custom car and lowrider shows.

The above documentary is about 20 minutes. For fans of classic cars, lowriders or American history, it’s a must-watch.

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