SAN JOSE, Calif. — For Angel Romero, every detail of her car is a reflection of her history. The shining purple paint job accents sleek gleaming chrome that flashes bright in the light of golden hour.

Angel Romero, president of Duenas, an all-women's car club, stands next to her lowrider, which features a portrait of her late mother Maricela Rodriguez, during the Day of the Dead celebration at the ...

Dec. 5—From the gleaming chrome grille to the azure aqua paint job and the all gold Zenith rims, Hilda Ramirez's 1963 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport convertible is a palpable symbol of her heritage.

For Angel Romero, every detail of her car is a reflection of her history. The shining purple paint job accents sleek gleaming chrome that flashes bright in the light of golden hour. Pinstripes adorn ...