MORE THAN Impalas,
IT'S OUR LIFESTYLE
Impala Culture
The Texas Hill Country Impalas represent a tradition that started with a love for classic cars and the slow, smooth cruise. Our rides shine in the sun, roll through the backroads, and bring people together wherever we go.
We ride as a family, sharing our passion for Impalas and the culture that makes Texas car clubs legendary. From San Antonio to the Hill Country towns, every cruise tells our story.
From Four Friends to a Family of Chapters
In the summer of 1990, a small crew of friends in Northern California set out to create something special. Robby Quisol, his brother Sonny, and their buddies “Bubba” and Phillip all had one thing in common a love for the legendary Chevy Impala. Together they founded what would become the Impalas Car Club, with one simple rule: every member must own an Impala. What began as a humble Impala car club in a San Jose garage quickly evolved into a movement. By 1992, the club’s family-oriented vibe was inspiring others; the first new chapter outside San Jose formed that year. Through the mid-1990s, chapters sprang up across California and neighboring states, each built on the same loyalty and unity as the original. Fast forward a couple of decades, and that tight-knit club of four friends has grown into a nationwide (now worldwide) community. By 2011, Impalas Car Club had 28 chapters from Kentucky to Texas motortrend.com – “many chapters, but still one family” in their own words. True to that motto “Impalas Forever, Forever Impalas,” the club kept expanding without losing its soul. Today, it stands as one of the most recognized names among lowriders and Texas car clubs, boasting over 40 chapters worldwide (even as far as Australia). Through all this growth, the legacy and purpose remain the same: celebrating the classic Chevy Impala and the culture that surrounds it, while treating every member like family.
Lowrider Culture and Community
Lowriding is more than a hobby, it is a cultural expression that bridges generations. The roots of lowrider culture run deep. In California, cruising low and slow down boulevards like King & Story in San Jose became a cherished tradition decades ago. That same spirit spread across the country, finding its way into communities in Texas and beyond. Enthusiasts pour their hearts into customizing their Impalas, from vibrant candy-colored paint jobs to hydraulic lifts that make the cars dance, turning each vehicle into a moving piece of art.
Every cruise night or car show is a celebration of identity and creativity, with polished chrome and murals telling stories of heritage. This lowrider culture is not just about the cars, it is about community pride. Crowds gather to admire the lineup of gleaming Chevys hopping and gliding, while oldies or Tejano tunes play in the background. Whether at a local meet or a major show, the vibe is the same: respect the ride, respect each other, and enjoy the good times together, low and slow.
Family and Values
From day one, the Impalas Car Club has been about more than cars, it is about familia. Many members grew up in the lowrider scene and now share it with their own children and grandchildren. Lowrider culture is about pride, passion, and especially family. At any given picnic or cruise, you will see multiple generations side by side: kids learning to polish chrome from their parents, and OGs passing down stories of “back in the day.” The bond between members runs deep. Club members become instant extended family, people who will come to your aid at a moment’s notice and give back generously to the community. The stories of members helping members are legendary. When one member’s Impala blew an engine on the way to a meeting, fellow Impalas did not hesitate. They rallied to find him a replacement motor and helped install it within a week. Thanks to that kind of support and corazón, no one in this club is ever left behind. Everyone’s ride is a shared source of pride, and every triumph, from a fresh paint job to a long-awaited trophy, is celebrated by all. Our values have guided us for over three decades. We carry these principles in everything we do: Respect: Honoring each other, our communities, and the cultural roots of lowriding. Unity: Many chapters, one family, Impalas por vida, supporting one another on and off the road. Passion: An unyielding love for classic Impalas and the art of lowrider customization that fuels every cruise. Tradition: Preserving and passing down lowrider traditions and positive customs to the next generation so the heritage lives on.
Hill Country Chapter: Bringing the Legacy to Texas
Even though we are proudly rooted in the Hill Country, we remain tightly connected to the larger Impalas Car Club familia. In 2024, our San Antonio crew hosted an All Chapters gathering, welcoming members from across the nation and even overseas to Texas soil. Dozens of Impalas parked side by side, from sleek ‘63s to bouncing ‘79s, filled a local park as brothers and sisters from different chapters shared BBQ, stories, and plenty of abrazo. It was a powerful reminder that no matter the distance, we are many chapters, but still one family.
The story of the Hill Country Impalas Car Club is still being written each day. We carry forward a legacy born in that San Jose garage in 1990 and make it our own here in the heart of Texas. It is a story of legacy, culture, family, and values coming together on four wheels. And as long as there are Impalas cruising and people who believe in respect, unity, passion, and tradition, our story will continue, low, slow, and strong, for generations to come. Impalas Forever, Forever Impalas!
As the Impalas Car Club legacy spread, it was only a matter of time before it cruised into the Lone Star State. Lowrider culture had long taken root in Texas, and eventually a devoted group of Impala owners in the Texas Hill Country came together to start a new chapter, the Hill Country Impalas. For enthusiasts in San Antonio, Boerne, New Braunfels, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Marble Falls and beyond, this chapter became the home where the West Coast lowrider heritage meets Texas pride. Here in the Hill Country, we blend the national club’s legacy with our local flavor, riding under big Texas skies but always reppin’ that Impala family spirit.
From weekend cruises through downtown San Antonio to meet-ups under the oaks in small Hill Country towns, we make sure the lowrider lifestyle thrives in our region. The chapter is a fixture at lowrider events in Texas. You will often catch our lineup of candy-painted Impalas turning heads at car shows, parades, and charity cruises across the state. Just as importantly, we are part of the community fabric. We have turned our passion into service, whether it is organizing toy drives during the holidays or delivering meals to local families in need, with our cars rolling low and slow on a mission. When we cruise, we cruise with heart, and the neighborhoods we roll through know it.
