Woodward Dream Cruise: classic Americana fills the Motor City
Classic automobiles cruise Woodward Avenue in metro Detroit during the Woodward Dream CruisePhotograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.comCruising Woodward Avenue during the Dream CruisePhotograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.comThousands of spectators line Woodward Avenue to watch vintage cars drive by during the cruise. The road, also known as M-1, is "Detroit's Main Street" and is claimed to be the world's first mile of concrete road which was paved in 1909Photograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.com
A throw-back to the American drive-in restaurants of the past, a model meal is displayed on a vintage Ford MustangPhotograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.comPat Duncan, Royal Oak resident, waves to passing cars as he relaxes in his living room recliner along Woodward during the cruisePhotograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.comClassic car enthusiasts line up for a bite to eat at the concession stand in Royal Oak Memorial Park along Woodward AvenuePhotograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.comA throwback to the 1950s and 60s, when people cruised in their cars along Woodward Avenue looking for friends or a street race with other hot rods, the cruise was the brainchild of Ferndale, Michigan resident Nelson HousePhotograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.comGinny Epps of Detroit, and her 2.5lb Chihuahua, Lilly, watch the procession of cars along WoodwardPhotograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.comVintage automobiles speed down Woodward AvenuePhotograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.comMembers of the Michigan Patriot Guard watch the Dream Cruise along WoodwardPhotograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.comA 1959 Austin Healy on display at the classic car show in Royal Oak Memorial park along Woodward AvenuePhotograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.comParking lots along Woodward Avenue fill up with classic cars on display during the annual Dream CruisePhotograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.comAs the sun sets and the crowds thin, the lights come on and the cruise drives on into the nightPhotograph: James Fassinger/theguardian.com
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