Gypsy Rose: Lowrider Legend

[@TheLaidbackBiker]

I'm a white guy in my 70's from the east coast. I remember seeing pictures of the 64 Gypsy Rose. I had a '70 Camaro I was trying to transform into a low rider after seeing pictures of Gypsy Rose. I never quite got it finished but my intentions were good. I've seen a lot of very cool custom cars in my lifetime but Gypsy Rose will always be my favorite. There needs to be a statue of Jesse Valadez. My respects to the Valadez family. God bless you Jesse. My God hold you in His tender loving arms.

[@richardnunez9940]

Respect Carnal

[@Marc-n5e]

Thats what's up. Respect to you homie.

[@abstracts2004]

I saw this car in DC when they had it displayed in a glass case on the national mall last summer. Local Lowrider clubs from all over the mid atlantic came here to see the car. I had heard of the car before from reading lowrider mag growing up but I never thought that I would see it. I feel privileged to have seen this car in person.

[@nelsona779]

Me too brother and it was legendary.

[@redphill8959]

Beautiful mini documentary. Thanks for doing the Lowrider community the justice it deserves and this man’s work. Roll on Jesse🤙🤙

[@teresaalcala8300]

What a beautiful story of Gypsy 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 RIP SEÑOR VALDEZ & JR 🙏

[@dannydanko4627]

I use to collect the lowrider mags when i was a kid and remember seeing this car.

[@Me-eb3wv]

FuckYourFeelings nice

[@Mr.timecapsules]

FuckYourFeelings I was heading down the wrong path until I made the decision to no longer run in the streets, I bought my first ever lowrider magazine this year, ever since I watched this video I became a lowrider, my dad had an 84 Cutlass, it was for gang banging though, and I also want to buy an 84 Cutlass but I'll have a Lowrider for the culture not for any other reason

[@anonymousmc7727]

I’m not crying it’s allergies....

[@clydeburkey]

This is one the best videos that I ever seen on KZbin. Gypsy Rose lives on

[@bluevonwagner8609]

What an amazing story. What an amazing car. What an amazing family. #America.

[@benreaper9087]

A car so beautiful....she will make you cry

[@samtoo2010]

What an amazing car. So impressed by these talented mechanics and artists who made the one of the greatest American Legendary history.

[@michaelyoung890]

Sr. Valdez is an excellent example of one man inspiring and mentoring young men and women to be proud of their culture and become civil servants.

[@mazvxr1550]

Just WOW! PASSION. LOVE. RESPECT. HONOUR. LEGEND. Thanks for sharing the history of Gypsy Rose & the Lowrider scene. Much love from UK. Peace.

[@SubieDiecastCustoms]

Not exactly sure but think hot wheels made a tribute car. Got here because I really like that lowrider. R.I.P. Jesse Valdez 🌹

[@King_David_]

I wanna go to LA. I’m from Philly and closest I got to this was GTA 5

[@andwelemontgomery4289]

very emotional to me i did the model cars, bikes, and now im working 65 buick lowrider. need lots of lowrider catalogs, i grew up asking for money to buy these magazines, i love you guys!!!!! im in dayton, ohio we lowrider down here today!!!

[@ThTgUy143]

Andwele Montgomery Bey hey I'm also from Dayton Ohio and I would really love to see one again

[@markgarcia6662]

I remember back in the days cruising Whittier in the 70s this video sure does brings back some memories for sure

[@imarealist101]

so many great people and autos...but the heart of this is the family and what their father instilled in them...yes my eyes watered at the end.......

[@misslara805]

I swear the Gypsy ride is beautiful 💖

[@vincentzazueta2353]

On the cover of 1st lowrider magazine...

[@kamakaze098]

I got a chance to see this work of art in DC it truly is a beautiful car

[@nelsona779]

I was lucky enough to be able to see this in person when it came to DC. Rest in peace Jesse Veladez.

[@ol59kafer92]

I remember seeing gypsy rose back in the 80's and thinking to my self how classy it was and instantly fell in love with it. It was love at first sight. R.I.P

[@williamdabneyjr.8060]

Absolutely beautiful car, saw it at the Peterson Automotive Museum a few months back, even seeing it here in HD just doesn’t do the car justice. It’s a must see in person kind of automotive history.

[@DucatiPaso750]

I saw it at The Peterson Automotive Museum too, and I agree. Photos and video don't show how beautiful The Gypsy Rose truly is.

[@yodagang_]

Still come back to watch this every now and then, how incredible ❤

[@ArtyDiaz117]

The legend is cruising in heaven.and gypsy Rose will live for ever for generations to come.

[@esco-gy9kz]

Nice to see this, Jessie jr. Is a really nice guy and really takes ownership of his role in the lowrider community. I actually met him in Vegas at a restaurant, he was there for a big lowrider show and I was there for a carshow as well (Supras in Vagas). We started talking in the line, joking about and this guy had people coming up to him giving him props, I found a table place was full Invited Jessie and friend or family to sit but they found someone that saved them a table. He and his friend called me over; I was alone so they invited me to have dinner with them. While eating people still came up to him to sign all kinds of merchandise, so I asked him if he was famous he said sort of. So we started talking about L.A., Supras and Lowriders over Tacos. Cool guy!

[@grimey5.565]

I remember as a kid in the late 90s flipping through lowrider magazine and seeing these badass lowriders. And then seeing a few of the Imperials in person at the scraping tour in 2000.

[@richardvargas9224]

I got goose bumps watching this video. Great story, beautiful car and a very blessed family.

[@nishasanchez9370]

I remember these days !,I miss these days!!my memories

[@yissacharisrael5963]

Wow, what an amazing story, long live the onda, nuestra cultura

[@rasmusbystrom2324]

This video was among the best I have ever seen. So beautiful car and stor

[@leecook7904]

Love that it gets recognized by the LOC. Awesome story and culture. I think it's idea and translation gets reflected into other areas of automobile modification like springs, coilovers, and airbags and might reflect the genesis of the modern day car culture. Not quite as specific, but certainly just as passionate in some cases.

[@baddogortiz5490]

the first time I saw this beauty was back in 92, I was a jungster and it's still my favorite Lowrider!

[@roxanebassford5282]

I never seen a lowrider in my life that is more beautiful then this one😍😍😍

[@JohnW1711stock]

I saw the Gypsy Rose 64 Impala, in a magazine, almost 50 years ago. My best friend had a red 64 Impala SS, about that time. We drove that car everywhere. Great car.

[@MR_PITBULL_365]

Best flick I've watched all year!

[@spiderman7809]

I had a lowrider in Northern California in the late 70's early 80's Best time of my life.. those were the days.. all my friends own a lowrider

[@tonybustos2396]

The lowrider Gypsy Rose was in a Lowrider mag. Around 1979 April when my varrio was interviewed cause boulevard nights the movie was Firme y the staff writer Roberto Rodriquez also good man ,good memories😜

[@charliebruckman8661]

I'm in tears. Truly a man who had made such an impact that has spanned globally. Being from the East coast and had owned an 84 Cutlass lowrider i want to say thank you Jesse Valadez.

[@stevedelariva2703]

What a great tribute to such a great man and to such an iconic automobile that has been a part of automotive history and to the Low Rider movement!!!!

[@raymondgarcia975]

Make a move about this great man's life

[@Cordova449]

Awesome video...what a proud family..

[@kanebehne3604]

I’m going to be honest I only knew of the 1964 Impala version of Gypsy Rose only because of people recreating I’m in the racing games I play. Never knew the inspirational story and man behind the car. Needless to say I’m glad to have been able learn about its history and the ending with Mr. Valadez’s passing made me tear up just from the wonderful things and memories everyone had about him. A truly inspirational figure

[@lowridingarchives2112]

This is an AMAZING segment. Very heartfelt and important history of the Imperials C.C. and the Valadez family.

[@pirruripirruri4731]

Paramount pictures this story would make 1 hell of a movie .....

[@lazarosalazar3366]

I remember growing up in Southgate, Imperials were always up and down my street (Nebraska Ave.). I fell in love with lowriders...

[@vinweasel4316]

I’ve seen this low rider in person and it’s astonishing

[@DucatiPaso750]

Did you see it at the Peterson Automotive Museum? There is nothing like seeing it in person. Photographs and video do not do it justice.

[@edburgholzer662]

I seen it parked near Venice Beach and just looked at it for the longest time, I was 18 or so. Would've been '73/'74.

[@daryldeffry4012]

I got to see this car in person today ,absolutely amazing !!

[@williamlopez4934]

I remember this car when I was a kid. Finally get to hear the whole story about it

[@rudyramonflores7552]

Thank you so much you are responsible for low-riding unity love and peace Chicano nismo when others say they started their when their place no it started with Gypsy East LA that's for real ✊🇲🇽💯 thank you 🇲🇽💯🥊 ,champ Redlands car,

[@blakkvoyager6179]

I respect everyone and everything about this video. Hands down the best respectable video

[@garudaspeaks]

true, that was a very respectful comment..

[@stevelezama52]

The ending made me tear up

[@bazookamangarage329]

Sleepy 951 same here powerful story

[@Mr.timecapsules]

Sleepy 951 it's inspired me, just wait a few years homie and you'll hear about my ride, I see you're from IE, much love Corona 👑

[@manassehogunsusi2168]

smh...that gypsy rose casket tho. Pure dedication and representation

[@DucatiPaso750]

Ditto.

[@johnbeer5242]

😫el Chavo ipipipipipi! 😫. 😂😭😭😭 hah

[@crescentwrenchin3326]

This is what family is meant to be.

[@billmelater9229]

R.I.P. BROTHER BLESS YA FAMILY TRUE LOVE

[@RicardoHernandez-zz5uy]

Lowriding will never die and me and my son will make sure of that too SD 2 LA

[@youngswhtx1780]

Ricardo Hernandez mad respect for us chicanos 🇲🇽💯

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Wow! What a work of art he created! Rip🙏 Sr. Valadez. Your work of art forever will be admired by everyone!

[@familiafun8046]

Rest In peace carnal, I remembered seeing the Gypsy Rose in Huntington park, when I was. Kid, in the early 70"s, Passing by Riding in the back of my dad's old station wagon.

[@wearenotalone7187]

what a beautiful story. hits you straight to the heart and soul

[@juliemitchell3794]

I love Low Riders, cruising & the music. These people are NOT criminals.

[@paulhare662]

As iconic as the Stone Woods & Cook Willys.

[@AbbadonXII]

Jesse still flexing beyond the grave with that coffin, oh lord that's how you do it right

[@mosthated863]

Lowriders bring alot of positivity to themselves and to the community it also brings people together and seeing a groupe of lowriders crusing the streets is like a free car show.the rose impala was one of the first lowriders I ever seen in a magazine that was 13 years ago I don't have a lowrider myself but I will always want one a 64 rag or a 57 rag or a bomb can only have zenith or Dayton wheels but all lowriders are beautiful in their own ways

[@shanematekuare2726]

Nothing but love to this day as it was then.

[@juliemitchell3794]

Takes me back to the 70s in Chicago ❤❤❤

[@D.Magic_]

Well done great story

[@leroybryant619]

Amazing story and and beautiful family

[@johnboy5632]

The Crazy thing is . . .. .. ..this car is gonna be at a local Car/ Christian outreach Event the 15th this month. I Definitely want to see this Legendary car in Person. What an awesome story of not just the car but of the People, Family, a RACE!!!! I'm proud to be part Latino!!!!

[@vell2947]

Good Man nice car bless his family.

[@salvadorhurtado3704]

Was Whittier Blvd the face book of the time ? Where you met your next girl friend? Damn sounds like a better time. Plain simple face conversation doesn’t sound too bad ...

[@stevelezama52]

Salvador Hurtado yup ,not the same but there's always cruises going on Friday nights and Saturday nights

[@ol59kafer92]

And with no cell phones

[@johnnygride2118]

@@ol59kafer92 Fuck phones there evil devices! !

[@johnnygride2118]

I'm refuring to 520 by the way

[@Mr.timecapsules]

LAVATE LAS MANOS You’d be surprised my boy 😂

[@DanMcDonald-do5ho]

Amazing People and Talent!

[@christinemartin7065]

This is the first time I have ever cried when watching a "car" video. Jesse sounds like he was one heck of a man.

[@faustinoibarra4586]

🔥⚔That's right, Christine.😙💦💖😍⚔🔥

[@quietguy1948]

Beautiful car, inspiring story... Thanks for sharing.

[@CEOkiller]

Amazing car and an even more amazing man…

[@PaulGonzales-gy2en]

I remember when Gypsy rose was a 1963 before it was damaged by another car club.then it was replaced with a 1964 . It is still a beautiful car.

[@hslhrd707]

I remember seeing this car when i bought my first lowrider magazine when i was a young kid.

[@madblunted]

Cool that’s a cool documentary and makes me want to wrench on my Monte Carlo

[@jesseperezonedeep]

Lowriders for ever all the way from atx

[@itscrazycocotime4518]

Amazing story, amazing car . R.I.P Jesse.

[@juliemitchell3794]

It's GORGEOUS 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@chenzog6657]

Don is the man coolest guy he still painting cars at Valley Kustoms

[@TCadillacM]

I love the old school footage.

[@pirruripirruri4731]

"GYPSY ROSE" 👌Don Heckman 💯 RIP Mr Jesse Valadez beautiful coffin my respects to Imperials cc

[@TCadillacM]

So beautiful!

[@batedawg1]

Humble beginnings love it

[@djones7556]

Very good story! F#ck the people that disliked it.

[@LukaDonesnitch]

Maybe because it looks like a chicks car, all those damn roses and shit.

[@Alex68dash]

Karl Slaggerfeld the roses on the side makes it look outstanding and a beautiful classic

[@Mr.timecapsules]

Karl Slaggerfeld A car guy treats his ride like a women, so why not make her beautiful?

[@aboutthatlife917]

Only someone who doesn't understand the culture would dislike this

[@puddleofaids6343]

It's our culture our pride our legacy our hard work. They will never understand it.

[@cartoonisanimating2520]

Just inspirational 💪🏽🙏👌🤙🏽

[@kareybarey13]

I'm a guera. And I LOOOOVE this chit!!!!!!!!! I will own a lowrider before i die.

[@DucatiPaso750]

😂

[@グッチグッチ-h7r]

ジプシーローズ最高～！！

[@g.g.6362]

Great video,great story and great man.

[@qibble455]

Really enjoyed this show

[@eldo59]

I'd love to see a movie showcasing this man and his car. Gypsy Rose

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

Nice watching this. Some of the videos brought back memories. Yep, I'm old enough to remember much of this. I member! I don't think I ever met anyone from the Imperials. I do recall, they were heavily into their cars. Super nice stuff. We all had the meeting and the clean car rules, but they really went all out. Good times if you didn't experience the. Barbeques in a backyard. Big O get together at Elysian Park. Can't remember for sure, but that party might have went a little bad. Get togethers with ladies car clubs at barbeques. a lotta lip locking on the Boulevard, on New Years. Everybody swapping spit then!!. I was poco Feo at the time, so I didn't participate much. Meeting people on the Boulevard, switching numbers or pulling over to the side and getting close. Hear about a house party somewhere and shoot down there. Most of the time, there was a party, but not always. Then some of us got a little older and started hitting clubs in our 3 pieces. Not so Feo anymore and making up for lost time. The Gold Dust, later La Pantera Rosa, The Hot Potato, Quiet Cannon, THE PASTA HOUSE, The Ivanhoe on Las Tunas, The Turning Point, Circus if you didn't mind driving. Great times. I don't think it's like that today, but I hope it is. Alas, I'm back to Feo again. LOL!!

[@DucatiPaso750]

Homie, one time I was dealing with a lot of stress and had a panic attack while driving through East L.A. on a Saturday night. So I parked and went for a walk to calm down. One block had like 4 parties going on....a baptism, a quinceñera and a couple of birthday parties. I walked up to one of the parties and ended up getting served a plate of birria, tortillas and beer. It was awesome!!

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

@@DucatiPaso750 Sorry I didn't see this till 5 years later. But your story isn't a big surprise. To most of us, if someone's cool and will contribute to keeping the party going (you), come on in! The beers over there. The food line starts here.

[@davidr4332]

I use to watch that TV Show everyday when i was a in my teen years '' CHICO and the MAN '' it was a comedy great show .. It was staged in a work shop garage ..

[@Gothamauto]

Very well done video. Great images, interviews, music. So there were TWO Gypsy Rose Impalas owned by Jesse Valadez, not THREE. There was the '63 that was vandalized by gang members, then the car that we all know, the '64. I saw it first in Hot Rod Magazine's low rider article, and even that one little photograph had a lot of impact. When I later saw the car in the opening of Chico and the Man it was very familiar, locked into a time and place. It makes me happy to know that the Rose will be part of the National Historic Vehicle Register. Remember what Indiana Jones' nemesis, Belloc, said? "You and I are passing through history. This IS HISTORY."

[@youngswhtx1780]

Dam i got mad respect for Jesse! 💯

[@michaelv5659]

Cindy Valadez is Lowrider royalty! Great familia

[@chocodiledundee1]

Awesome history indeed !!!

[@henryfarias5233]

I remember seeing this car magazines but never knew the history about the car and Jesse

[@tt-rs1457]

Obtained this Gypsy Rose from Greenlight yesterday......didn't noticed it is an original car

[@Monimariee1018]

Beautiful ❤

[@AdonisAmarante]

What a story