The 4th Annual Woodward Cruise was conducted this past weekend. Actually,
cruising began last Tuesday. The number of cars and observers increased each
night. Saturday afternoon crowds exceeded 1,000,000, with a reported 30,000
vintage cars on display or "cruising".
The Forward Look was represented thru "quality" rather than quantity. I did
manage to talk to Dale Frahm who was cruising in a 57 Fury convertible. Saw
several Belvederes and a Mayfair or two. Most of the Chrysler letter series
cars were also spotted.
A major focus of the Woodward Cruise is horsepower. The 60's and early 70's
Mopars were well represented. There is almost nothing like a Max Wedge Dodge
idleing at a traffic light. The crowd was almost always sucessfull in
encouraging the driver to demostrate first gear. It was especially exciting
when a big Dodge was joined by a 440 GTX and a Hemi Road Runner. The GTO
demurred and turned right. Just like they did in 1966. I am still smiling.
The only difference today is that the drivers are a little grayer.
I did manage to meet Galen Govier. He was crusing in a beautiful Belvedere
426 Hemi. I sure hope the car was "correct".
If you enjoy cruising and people who love cars, put the Woodward Dream Cruise
on your calendar for next August.
Bill
58 Fury
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