In this episode our very own Manny Cisneros or, Manny McLean takes us back to his first ride; not a Dodge Colt, but an '82 Camaro. He reminisces on his experiences, both good and bad; from cruising with his buddies through Hollywood at three in the morning, to trading that '82 Camaro for a '79 Camaro straight across. Manny describes his first attempt at flaming out his car with the help of his lifelong friend Jerry and the ridiculous amounts of tape runs they made to Home Depot. Although they only achieved to do one side and the hood, this is when Manny realized his artistic gift and ability was there, but little did he know that his determination and humble approach would take him to be one of the world's most recognized artists in the industry today. 

We are proud to present our next episode with not only an iconic figure in the kustom and lowriding scene in San Diego, but all over the world, Mr. David "El Abuelo" Aguilar. Born in Tijuana, Mexico, David shares about his upbringing and the influence his brothers had on him getting into cars. He reflects on his memories of hanging around National City and Otay in the 1960's and '70s; partying, getting into trouble, and almost getting drafted to the Vietnam War. Always having something cool to drive, David was a member of the Chicano Brothers Car Club in National City, which is notably recognized as one of the first car clubs in San Diego. Aside from the Chicano Brothers, David has proudly represented Classics Car Club, Shades of the Fifties, the Sacred Karts, and his current club, Ilegales. Not only has David been a dedicated supporter of the car scene, he also describes his experience participating in the take over of Chicano Park and takes us back to some of his experiences at El Parque. From Paso Robles to Japan, David's humility and nobleness is what makes him such a notable figure in this culture. Always taking care of his family, friends, and community, David continues to drive his shit, document his experiences, and most importantly, continues to be the person he has always been. David "El Abuelo" Aguilar is a one-of-a-kind and cannot be replaced; there will never be another so let us celebrate and share his legacy.

In our first episode of 2022, we bring on the one-of-a-kind, jack of all trades, Pinche Vic! Born in Tijuas but raised in North Park, Vic's love for cars began at a young age. Whether he was hanging out at the drag races with his master mechanic dad, or around at his uncle's upholstery shop, Vic's love and appreciation for kustoms, lowriders, and cars motivated him to take it to the next level. Vic shares about his experience learning the world of hydraulics from Steve at SA Hydraulics, taking an upholstery class for extra credits in high school, and the builds he has been a part of. Aside from his expertise, Vic has also had his share of badass cars including his favorite: '65 Chevys. As knowledgable as he is, Vic is always learning and growing; making sure that this culture, tradition, and lifestyle does not become a thing of the past. Not only he is a true jack-of-all trades, he is a great member of the community, mentor, and friend. So with that, let us celebrate, Pinche Vic!

We take it back to the roots and pick up from where we left off in episode one. From talking about the impact musicians like Reverend Horton Heat had to kustom kulture to discussing, "the guy" and how many different versions of them are out there; nothing but stories of "Suede Memories"!

We are honored to share this special episode with the Jimi Hendrix of kustom paint, Benny Flores. From painting motorcycles with lacquer spray cans to being the backbone of the series, 'Lords of the Car Hoards', Benny takes us through his life story and reflects on his business and the humbling triumphs throughout it. Through hard work and confidence, Benny has painted some of the world's most iconic mini-trucks like, "Wrapped with Envy" and "Raw Deal". Not only is he a phenomenal artist and craftsman, Benny's unique outlook on life is what makes him a certain kind of special. Benny takes us back to meeting a 22-year old Manny at Hot Rod City, which was the spark of their student-mentor relationship that has resulted in collaborating on countless projects throughout the years. The world will never see another man like this, so please help us share and celebrate of career and life of the one and only, Benny Flores.