Donk refers to a 1971–76 Chevy Caprice or Impala, exclusively. “That’s it,” says Sage Thomas, better known as Donkmaster, whose shop, In & Out Customs, is in Charleston, South Carolina.

Like Kleenex for tissues, Donk has become a generic term for custom cars riding high on big wheels. Within the scene, however, this generalization is frowned upon. Donk refers to a 1971–76 Chevy ...

Like Kleenex for tissues, Donk has become a generic term for custom cars riding high on big wheels. Within the scene, however, this generalization is frowned upon. Donk refers to a 1971–76 Chevy ...

“Monte Carlos, Cutlasses, the Rivs, they’re not Donks,” he explains. “It’s only a specific car that’s a Donk.” Lewis is widely considered a pioneer in the big-wheel field.