Lowrider "Dave's Dream", 1992

Object Details

Ford Motor Company

General Motors Corporation

Citizens of Chimayo, NM

Description: Dave’s Dream, a modified 1969 Ford LTD, is a beloved example of Latino lowriders. Lowriding is a family and community activity with parades, trophies, and other events celebrating cars and paying homage to their power and beauty. Artistic paint schemes and custom upholstery make each lowrider unique. Hydraulic lifts enable lowriders to hop, making them seem alive and animated. David Jaramillo of Chimayo, New Mexico began customizing this car in the 1970s, but he was killed in an accident in another car. His family and local artisans completed the modifications that he had planned, and the car often won “first” or “best in show.”
Location: Currently not on view

1969-1992

Physical Description: steel (body material); glass (windows material); rubber (tires material); paint (body coating material); synthetic fabrics (upholstery material)
Measurements: overall: 18 ft x 7 ft x 5 1/4 ft; 5.4864 m x 2.1336 m x 1.6002 m; overall: 17 27/32 ft x 7 3/32 ft; 5.4356 m x 2.159 m

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National Museum of American History

GUID (Link to Original Record): https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-828a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa