It's that time of the year where , if I'm not in the train room ( or building ball parks ) I like to take in the car shows/cruises . It may be a sign of old age but I like the small town , laid back scenarios . Across the river in Detroit they are getting ready for the world famous Woodward Dream Cruise . I've been several times but not for several years ...too big , too commercial , becoming IMO the Woodward Nightmare Cruise .

The small town that I live in hosts a main street event every year . They close off the main drag and this year 700+ cars of all makes and types showed up . There are no restrictions so you get everything from rat rods to some guys brand new Mustang ....everyone has their own idea as to what makes a "classic " I guess .

I'm partial to early Fords , preferably full fendered , but I appreciate the effort in everyones rod . Here's 3 of my favourites .



I do like chopped top , full fenders , closed hood . and 3-window body



This 5-window '32 was very subtle in approach



I hadn't seen a '32 Chevy 3 window before ...no suicide doors like the Ford

Terry

Those are nice T.

Nice! I'm partial to 1953-1955 Studebaker coupes myself.

Yeah Russ , I always felt that cars like the '53+ Stude , '53-54 Buick Skylark were way ahead of their time in styling ....there was a black '53 Stude there in so-so shape but I din't take a pic ....too much gabbing with everyone !

T

How about older Studebakers?



Wayne

I had a '50 Studebaker, ahead of its time. It had a hill-holder. When you stop, on an up incline, the brakes wouldn't release until you released the clutch. Sure was nice; no rollbacks when starting up.

Lynn