Gypsy Rose: Lowrider Legend

[@higherworld9743]

This story needs to be a movie. One thing that really caught my attention is how this car club had morals and values and separated themselves from the gang life. We need more of that, most car clubs now are rebellious and pretty much dangerous to them self and to others acting foolish and making the car club more of a gang then a genuine lifestyle of morals ethics and standards. ORALE! Keep up the good work

[@genefogarty5395]

Morals and values? The only reason the Jesse had to build the '64 is that a rival club destroyed his first Walt Prey, rose muraled '63 because it always came in first at shows and they were jealous. Some set of morals, ethics and standards, lol.

[@barbarahernandez6264]

R.i.P Jesse Valdez Sr. And Jesse Valdez Jr. May you both ride in piece.

[@apachetribeswearealive2313]

Piece of what.??

[@stacchk64dta37]

piece of bread

[@d.st.michael4195]

Piece of tail?!

[@Johnpinckney98]

I thought I was a car enthusiast for knowing makes and models by looking at them, but boy am I wrong! I barely scratch the surface when it comes to the aspects of car culture! I need to level up fast and HVA is helping me a lot with that, thank you!

[@NicDoesDumbThings]

That's the best thing about being a car enthusiast man You always got stuff to learn

[@C4_stephen]

Being in the car community has so many layers because there are so many different aspects of it and each area has some new culture.

[@AfricaGeo]

The 70's helped......Underrated statement.

[@manuelquezada185]

I remember cruising Wittier Blvd. in my Cadillac Fleetwood back in the day and as I looked over to the next lane he comes Imperials cruising a super clean Cadillac of their own. That moment was an inspiration to me and now all grown up I got one clean 64 Impala of my own! (Tulsa Oklahoma)

[@coronapack]

Buddy we need to meet. I live in Tulsa as well.👍

[@daltonmann4916]

my brother had one in the middle 70's a 64 ss impala. he lived in tulsa at the time. came out one morning and it was gone! found the shell in a junk yard in tahlequah ok. so sad it needed to be painted but it was a really solid car and wouldve been sweet painted and restored!

[@AkeoT9]

Oklahoma blows

[@austinwalter871]

I’m from Tulsa I actually live in claremore looking for a 1964 impala 2 door with the 283 v8 or a 4 door 283 if you know anyone that has a 283 1964 impala lmk for sure I pay cash straight up

[@austinwalter871]

I’ve lived in Oklahoma all my life been my favorite car since I was a little kid I’m only 24 lol but I’ve always like that car had my eye always but oh well lol

[@ericv4152]

Gypsy rose is a timeless classic ...R.I.P Jesse valadez

[@michellemorgan9379]

Eric Villasenor the owner died when did he die

[@michellemorgan9379]

I seen that car 2 years ago at the Arizona super show

[@ericv4152]

Michelle Morgan he passed on jan 29 2011

[@mrlowrider1544]

Jesse is always in our heart💜❤

[@Isaiah77onya]

@@michellemorgan9379damn where in az?

[@fredricknash8331]

Chico and the Man and the Gypsy Rose are a part of my childhood I will NEVER forget. At 55 I'm still lowriding. Thank You Jesse

[@outcast1er385]

The best documentary I’ve ever seen in my life and shame on me for not knowing the full story of the famous Gypsy Rose. I literally cried watching this. Thank you Mr Valdez Sr and Jr and the whole Valdez family and friends. Thank you for starting the culture. I can only hope and pray I come from TX to LA just to meet the family. Walt and Don you are true legends of the game you deserve much more credit for the Mona Lisa you created. God bless you all! RIP Mr. Valdez Sr and Jr #fuckcancer

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

What a great story! Thanks!

[@chicanoforever9005]

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT LOWRIDING WILL NEVER DIE!! MIUCH RESPECT ALL MY PEOPLE!!

[@nicksothep8472]

Absolute street hero, the crowd at his funeral speaks by itself on the influence this guy had on the scene, and in the streets, and all by being an honest, straight forward guy, and what's even better is that his legacy lives on with his family and all the people he either influenced or saved 🖤🌹

[@josephplymel7583]

I'm 47 years old and remember that car in magazines when I was little. Legend!!!

[@uptownsamcv]

great documentary. how can anyone give this a thumbs down SMH..

[@rsofiacastillo2096]

Beautiful documentary

[@JorgeRojas-ut3wj]

Get over it, homie. The internet is a fake place and thumbs down don't matter.

[@davidblackwell6914]

🎯

[@chicali8401]

haters

[@bonitovaladez1499]

These people that gave it a thumbs down are probably people who would win millions of money and still not be happy

[@oceankite7442]

I love lowrider because of this man R.I.P Jesse God bless his family and the car club.. respect from Sydney Australia

[@carguy2098]

My grandpa told me he remembered watching Chico and the man the first night it came out and the next day he went back to school, he told me every one was talking about gypsy rose, R.I.P Jesse Valadez

[@samuelsanchez4885]

Thank you Jesse Valadez for your vision , your talent, your imagination , and your dreams!!!! RIP carnal!!!

[@MikeManning-p8u]

I love low riders!!! I always admired the creativity and the originality of the low rider cars. I'm not a low riders, but I grew up seeing a lot of low riders in my neighborhood. I love the fact that they stay true to their culture and tradition and their passions for cars. They are like a close knit family. I admire that their culture and tradition continue on for many years. Low riders will never die!

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Although I'm generally not a fan of lowrider cars, I find this to be quite attractive. I love the paint job on it, the colours and patterns on it make this lowrider a rolling work of art. :)

[@nigelnghtmare12r39]

I heard about this car when looking at a video of a famous crip OGs (O.G. Turtle) sister interview.. they asked her about the lowrider days and she mentioned the gypsy rose and they showed it with a picture of O.G. turtle standing next to it

[@erniesanchez4860]

Great part of American history. Peterson museum had a really great history of lowrider event about 10yrs ago really wish they bring it back.

[@kimiveymakeup0]

This is the best video KZbin could have ever recommended to me. God Bless the entire Valadez Family💕

[@petefarmer3514]

I towed this bad ass vehicle to and from several photo shoots. The best was at the Sixth Street Bridge, the day before teardown of the Sixth Street Bridge. Downtown Los Angeles. Priceless memories. Rip Jesse

[@williamt2951]

I had the privilege of seeing Gypsy Rose at the Petersen. Automotive Museum in LA a couple of years ago. What a magnificent car! Everything about it was first rate. Luckily for me, my wife knows about my love of cars, she did not say anything about my 7 year restoration on my ' 64 Corvette, so she just let me spend lots of time looking at Gypsy Rose.

[@tkx86]

This my fave sort of youtube rabbit hole to go down. Love my cars, bikes, trucks, the road the smell of burnt gasoline from a pack of harleys in front of me you name it! I live for the road it is what I do and love. And the low rider scene is so cool. Love the cheap effort of just loading the trunk or boot up depending where you are from to hit them bump stops for the aesthetic gains.

[@michaelhedges2066]

Know where you've come from and Know your roots. And never quite dreaming. Bravo!

[@gobshite5150]

It took me a second to realize who/what Gypsy Rose was when I saw the title on my recommended videos and then it hit me... Gypsy Rose... the cover car of Lowrider Magazine from I think it was 1992... holy crap I was 16 when I first saw those pictures of this car in LRM in 92 and I prob haven't seen it since then... takes me back just seeing this beautiful machine. Great little piece here, no clue why YT recommended it to me but I am so glad I decided to click on it. I learned a lot abut this car, it sure does have an illustrious past. Bravo. edit: Though I am no longer into the Lowrider movement or style of cars I do still have an infatuation and major LOVE of automobiles and have owned a 25th anniversary Firebird Trans Am (with 60k original miles now) for the last 27 years.

[@RONJAE212003]

Really cool. I was a little girl in la in 80 and always remember black guys loving low riders but we never tried to take ownership. We always knew they came from the Latino community. We respected their culture & we love freaking low riders too. Thank you Jessie. I never knew the story or why or who. Great man

[@raulcruz6601]

My van was always parked at Chicano Park in San Diego. A rare Chevy G30 1989 with a 350, federal government surveillance vehicle.My plates were special. It was an historical vehicle and it was my camper when I was a student at SDCC. I miss it a lot and the Chicano culture. I am Puerto Rican like Chico. I went back home missing my friends

[@powerppi]

Beautiful man, beautiful car and beautiful story

[@carlrosaguilar1488]

This car brings back so many memories I remember in 1973 I helped one of your members in metal shop he was making a twisted bar steering wheel for this car the imperial will always be the best to me

[@carlosfigueroajr9141]

Thank you for the memories ! My Brother's ! Most respect to my Homies and my Home Girls !

[@Mercmad]

Living in New Zealand decades ago I read about Low riders in R&C or Hot Rod, featuring Gypsy Rose, And that was the 1st time low riders were featured in such a big circulation magazine. I think i even have a copy here somewhere.

[@1987whitez]

So much history in this country from all walk of life and nationality . Much love to my SA

[@luisanaya9327]

I met a guy from imperials once in lbc like 3 yrs ago at village fest dude was chill af he had his son and his wife and still offered me and my sons mom chairs that he had cause we were sitting on the curb cool ass dude never got his name talked bout life n what not

[@beaneesrotties420]

My dream car is a 64 impala and watching this video with all those amazing people makes me wanna get one ☝️ that much more and sooner. Then sharing that car with my family and all my friends that wanna enjoy such a beautiful ride like that.... 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@OscarRamirez-cu4bt]

Thank you for taking the time and putting this Documentary together much respect!!

[@SittinLow]

“Ride in Paradise” Jesse Sr & Jr! True definition of LOWRIDER Role Models! Gypsy Rose 🌹 will Forever Touch lives and bring Positive Lowriding Vibes! Much Love!

[@robertdiamondoil2384]

I got to see Gypsie Rose when my daughter read it was on display at the Peterson car museum she said can we go, vamos! They even made a lifesize pinatas of the car, beautiful video

[@818boy]

Gypsy rose is a star in her own right!👍👏, Chico and the man, I remember that show in the 70s growing up!👍👏🙏🏡🇺🇸

[@coronapack]

Wow. Great documentary. Never thought I could be moved by something I watched on KZbin.

[@lelomiliken7598]

Use to see this rolling historical classic on the show" Chico and the Man " in the 70s. 👍👍💯

[@littlejohn9458]

He was a great man great man a dearly missed 🌹🌹🌹🌹. Thank you Jessy for paving the way.

[@rjr1227]

What an awesome story....beautiful car. I remember seeing it in magazines...TV and I live in Nebraska. Thank you...

[@steveelco114]

Amazing story. Gave me chills .

[@JayO1963]

Same here bro.

[@timbazuvfunareo454]

Car guys are the best, alotta work n love in that car. Great job keepin it and your dads spirit alive.

[@funkaholic7891]

For the first time in 26 years of my existing me and my pops dreams finally came true. We just picked up our first 1964 Impala ss. What the future has to come is another chapter. I must admit I’m excited to how this car will turn out seeing this video is inspiring. Im 26 and seeing my daughter reaction to the car was priceless !

[@raulcanjura8886]

Beautiful story!! You should be so proud!! Rest in paradise!!

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

Thanks for the history of this car club, car, and the culture. A bunch of people that got together, and channeled their energy, through their love of cars, art, and to be a good influence in the community! Thanks for posting this!

[@sirloin4372]

I love lowriders, I can’t wait to bag my 05 deville gotta repaint her too and she’s gonna look like a bass boat with all the sparkle in the pearl white gold paint.

[@Koncorse]

Absolutely love this! what an inspirational Passion..... Beauty

[@bw33511]

Beautiful car, amazing person, fantastic culture. Just freaking cool!

[@danielaguero3766]

With all respect thank you for this documentary and this timeless car and it builder Jesse Valadez. Thanks to the family for sharing their memories and now being the caretakers of Gypsy Rose. RIP Jesse Valadez

[@carlosleandry12]

When I first Arrived in LA I went to the Peterson and saw Gypsy in person and she brought a tear to my eye. Absolutely beautiful.

[@mbdulka]

Americana Kustom Kulture! Love it! Gypsy Rose belongs in a museum ...

[@user-kf1im9cq4k]

Awesome story buitiful car Tuely amazing thanks for sharing

[@literallyshaking8019]

I love this channel. These documentaries are phenomenal

[@carlgioiosa8552]

I will never forget the first time I saw the car in person and took a picture of me with Gypsy Rose truly an incredible feeling

[@zacharyperalta2184]

This is a wonderful but sad story I grew up in the 90s reading and looking at Lowrider magazine never knew this car was out there that's awesome

[@Maximillion666]

I got married last year and moved to East LA. I'm not a car guy but I love seeing the lowriders on the weekend. Ever since I was a kid I loved seeing what these guys would come up with next.

[@24441Chris]

Cant wait to pull some lines on my fathers 64. She is gonna get our name out there. She been in the family long before I was here.

[@FIGGY65]

Wasn’t the late SoCal pinstriping legend Walt Prey instrumental in doing much of the Gypsy Rose’s original striping and art work?

[@doptimist]

This series is really brilliant, well done to all involved.

[@javellfcrx7935]

Love the story wow made me cry .Thank you for the historical moment 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 RIP

[@thirdpedal4512]

I didn't know car documentaries were supposed to make you cry. Wonderful story, heartbreak in the middle, yet the story is not done.

[@MichaelDavidCilantro]

I grew up around lowriders and lowrider bikes and cruise nights were the good years now a days nobody cruises. Car clubs rarely do much. Maybe its where I live I guess. For a while here in Oahu Hawaii had all the Lowrider bike clubs that would ride through the island every Friday night and cruise the strips and then that stopped.

[@DucatiPaso750]

Nowadays it seems like the young guys want nothing but street takeovers and they perform dangerous donuts, often injuring bystanders.

[@towncarplushsmooth7357]

Thank you Jesse, from the bottom of my heart.

[@keshlopez8598]

I seen this car once and i was too young to love it at that time, but it def DEF stayed in my mind as a woww moment!!

[@angelortiz8817]

My Dad allway's had Us Lowrider's and Bomb's in my Childhood....Compton to Elisen Park the show's were cool part of my History...Greatful Angel.

[@JudgeDreddz]

What a beautiful story and an amazing patriarch R.I.P. Jesse

[@johnboy5632]

Incredible Story! INCREDIBLE LEGACY!!!!!!!! 👊🏽

[@oOILLUMIN8TINGOo]

It really is beautiful thank you for sharing your familia story. And greatfull to see gypsy rose a serious work of art. You can tell how much love and passion was put into her..much respect.🙏🏼🕊🙌🏼

[@ceeztruu8191]

Mexican & latin american culture is all in the web of Native American culture...a giant web full of creative, fun,beautiful & appealing ideas/traditions. An accomplishment from one Indio of any part this land, is an accomplishment for every Indio of this land; north, central & south. ✊🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾🤝🏾

[@edm9110]

Mis Respetos Am proud of growing up with the Chicano and Lowriding Culture, so much to say. Congratulations great video✌

[@methuselah5thegreat2]

and thats why ive been lowriding since i was 13 (92).

[@j.l.armendariz1483]

I grew up in Anaheim in the 70’s. Whittier Blvd. on Wednesday and Saturday were best for Cruising. Great Memories!👍🏼😎

[@OffTheJacks]

This is a great short documentary and could really change the opinions people have about lowriders and their car club members.

[@melgoy2094]

Grew up in La Puente, went to Bassett High school and left for the Army in 1977. Cruised the Blvd many times. Knew of Roy Hoyos and his bad ass rivi. Good times. My high school buddy joined the imperials in the early years. Henry Rod, Live close to the high school. Good to know some of the guys

[@ryansilva1024]

I saw this car in DC and didn’t even know what I was looking at. What a shame.

[@rcervantes1083]

I remember this car from the lowrider and orlies magazines from back in the day. 30 years and she still looks the same. 👏

[@dippa1965]

I've watched this video more then a dozen times at least. At 50 years old I like many others remember seeing the Gypsy Rose on the opening credits of Chico and the man. I would also submit that I'm African-American and that shouldn't matter and in my mind it doesn't. Nevertheless I had the great pleasure of meeting Mr.Jesse Valadez.Sr (RIP),and his Jesse.Jr/III,at Long Beach veteran stadium. I would later have the pleasure of seeing Jesse,Jr at the Los Angeles convention center with Gyosy Rose on display. This was just two years prior to this posting. Very kind family and in closing may the Lords Grace be upon the family of Mr.Jesse Valadez.Sr

[@chrispile3878]

Awesome man, awesome story, and awesome car.

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

These films are really good, thanks!

[@punmidas1890]

REST IN PEACE TO BOTH OF THEM. BEAUTIFUL STORY. BEAUTIFUL MACHINE

[@HOGSIDESJTV14BOSSHOGRECORDS]

always a OG .i miss my 64 impala.sold it in 99

[@alanmiranda9313]

HOGSIDE SAN JO T.V. why you did it broooo?😭😭😭

[@HOGSIDESJTV14BOSSHOGRECORDS]

Alan Miranda I still got 2 left .69 and 74

[@alanmiranda9313]

Ahaha! Thats amazing! I got a 61 impala too:)

[@HOGSIDESJTV14BOSSHOGRECORDS]

Alan Miranda always Nice one of my favs

[@alanmiranda9313]

HOGSIDE SAN JO T.V. do you have photos of your cars? i wanna fix my car and paint it. i just wanna get some ideas:)

[@misurobando4633]

Original man Jessie Valdez much respect too his family and for his Imperial car club Gypsy Rose thank you for that beautiful Low Rider classic car.🏆🥇

[@d.st.michael4195]

Really nice tribute to a legend. Really enjoyed this. Grew up watching Chico & The Man and I think a lot of the reason for that was getting to see that cool lowrider every week. Didn’t realize it had such a fascinating legacy. Thanks.

[@WACRE44]

Best cars I’ve seen all three!!! Thanks

[@robbie.a.mfishing2567]

Wow very cool story

[@zon9615]

Legends .. You will be missed. Rest in Paradise Hermanos.

[@valentinrodriguez957]

Wow! Beautiful Story..... Even though the car was broken at that Party..... It showed how the leader of the Imperials ROSE up and decided to re-do the Impala..... THE GYPSY ROSE....

[@joshhayhe6739]

Absolutely love this! I wish more people understood the low life

[@jennablerose2168]

I love this, I grew up in San Gabriel Valley.

[@rcr63]

I can watch this over and over!!

[@maprow]

Fantastic film. Thank you for sharing this.

[@azhurelpigeon]

Such an amazing video! I hope this gets more recognition!

[@mikeflores1500]

This was cool to get a history lesson. And learn something about Lowrideing and the culture. Inspires me to try to hook up my ride!!

[@tommycollier9172]

Thanks for sharing this story, it really made my Day.

[@undercoverbush2193]

Man i had to pause at 19:23 and just take a deep look for a few minutes........That guy right there is a fucking legend

[@kakashi._uchihx4088]

I’m from Mexico and I always loved lowrider it’s so cool how they jump

[@AuntAlnico4]

I remember this car in the magazine low rider back in the 90's I think.