Today we ventured down to the 2011 Telegraph Cruise. I met up with a friend on Telegraph near I94, parked, and set up chairs to watch. Considering I'm currently hobbling around with an ankle boot, I wanted to simply observe from the comfort of our fold up chairs this go round.
I had made a last second decision NOT to drive my Camaro, a decision in which I'll admit I regret after the fact. I was concerned about the weather, as there was a 50% of storms, the heat, which while cooler, was still suppose to hit 90, and lastly, I just wasn't in the mood to deal the noise and inconvenience of crawling over the roll cage with a boot on. Also, I felt it better served to take my pain meds and watch in comfort, as opposed to go without, and be able to drive the Camaro, so pain meds ultimately won out.
The cruise actually stretches from Eureka north to around Joy Rd, though the greatest concentration was south of I94. We cruised from end to end on our way out, and the cruisers were farther and fewer between as you headed north. I will say, this 11 mile stretch is probably one of the most cruisable summer shows in Detroit. The downside, is that it makes it also one of the less walkable shows. Thankfully, it looks like most of the parking along the whole route was free, and there were plenty of options as to where to park, and see the clusters of cars along the way.
Next year, having tested the waters, I will be taking my Camaro, as long as I manage to get the day off. All in all, it was a good cruise, and an enjoyable Saturday once the clouds rolled in and cooled things down a bit. Here are just a handful of the pictures I took, check out the rest via the link at the bottom.
I believe this is a Camaro, as I recall round tail lights. Everything was smoothed out on this baby, with a full tilt frontend.
Flamed Ford with lake pipes.
An altered straight axle...not my thing, but can appreciate the historical value behind it.
A chopped top on a Riviera...WOW!
VERY nice Ford wagon. I even love the color scheme they used.
Love these old Vettes.
I'd love to own a 55 Chevy, and this one was about as nice as they get.
Nice looking Pontiac!
Nice 50's Ford Pickup.
I've been informed that this is a 1960 Dodge, not a 58 Chevy as I formerly had thought. I knew that didn't seem right, but I just couldn't register the body lines, even though I have the movie Christine amongst my dvd collection. While a few years different, it is obviously a Mopar, that much I now can see.
If I ever need concrete work done, I want this rig.
This guy can pick up my trash.
Alrighty then...nice antlers.
Another nice Ford.
Both classics....both awesome!
Nice convertible 69 Camaro in a burnt orange hue and nice set of wheels.
Nice Hemi Cuda with a shaker scoop.
A Jeep Commando. I'm not sure what year this is, or how long they made them, but it looked sweet as hell and fun on wheels.
2 comments:
For the picture of the blue car I think it's a 1960 Dodge Dart (when they was full-size cars) and not a 1958 Chevrolet.
Those are some really great classic cars! Thank you for the photos!
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