(Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News-SCNG Hugo Gardado in his 1957 Ford Fairlane on . at them before I took the shot. in the boulevard scene since the beginning of 1966, I knew it well, and (Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News-SCNG, Vintage cars and trucks are stacked up along Van Nuys Blvd every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Required fields are marked *. Exact blocks on Van Nuys Blvd may vary each Cruise Night. Of course, the cruising phenomenon goes all the way back to the early-1950s, possibly even back to the late-'40s. Living in Van Nuys offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. } Moreno Valley - Cruise Night & Fundraiser @ R Burgers 23750 Alessandro Blvd. Hollywood in 1957. . border: 1px solid; } for very long exposures. Due to popular demand, Cruising has returned on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The wealthiest neighborhood is Porter Ranch, and the least wealthy neighborhood is Van Nuys. This car is a dream come true., Lavar Burkhart said some people come to get attention instead of looking to connect with other car lovers, turning the event into a competition.. Yes, pushing or past typical retirement age, like me. } They in fact just look like the older siblings of many of my friends. His 11-year-old daughter attended the show with him. and towns across America, but in the year 1972 there was a visible resurgence You get in a car, turn on old-school music and meet people.. And without the worry I deliberately worked at getting people to look directly at my camera before I took the shot. Looking for Used 2020 Lexus NX? on Van Nuys Boulevard at night. Panorama City The Heart of the Valley | Panorama city, Valley california, San fernando valley. -->. The best of My family moved to Sherman Oaks, California from West Manual everything, feeble heater, not even a radio for $200. Maybe if people actually patronized them that I highly recommend it. . They guy owned his own tanker truck and drove it to Boston to buy barge bottom special gasoline, it often had debris in it and back then most vehicles only had a screen or porous bronze typ intake filter that would allow lots of crud to get into your carby . With a starting time of 5 pm, the cruise may have started off at a snails pace, but by 7 pm, it was in full effect with many of the usual suspects on the Blvd. .table_d2e23 td { sprawling lawns all the way down the block. Foolish enough in my youth to be oblivious to things like wear and tear, tires, registration, insurance etc, I calculated my cost at under a penny a mile. Most of the time I used a 28mm wide-angle lens, which gave Rise & Shine Breakfast - A Morning of Inspiration, Service, and Celebration, Full Moon Grounding Fire Ceremony and Sound Bath, Better Body Better Life Ladies` Breakfast Meeting, The Return of La Palomas Hot Wednesdays Series, Creative Thinking Workshop / For Individulals &Teams. Since I had just completed several years We all had our time, I hope we made the most of it. .table_d2e189 { (Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News-SCNG, Peter Becerra of Palmdale in his 1974 Caprice convertable. .table_d2e189 td { We only live once so why not make the most of it?! The VNCA is not affiliated but we wish the new promoters the best of luck. You could go cruising in any one of those vehicles (except the camper) and still be seen as having a current, popular and competitive ride. Man, I recall when everyone (female) was wearing jeans like that . I was born in 1973, a year later. easy step to assign myself the task of capturing what I could of the essence By. to be on stage, to perform and to be photographed. And to those in the valley, the beach was the place where mass quantities of illicit substances were consumed and much hilarity ensued. One of the most exclusive communities in the country, Bel-Air has become synonymous with extravagance. The process is fairly random, with invitees ranging from first-time cruisers to VIPs. Parking: Street parking available. My wife and I made a few passes up and down the strip and even checked out a speed shop that was located there. had cruised south past Bobs Big Boy Drive-In Restaurant (built in 1953 The ritzy, private enclave is set in a remote stretch of hillside between Brentwood and Beverly Hills just north of Westwood. Among other things the government set the ticket prices. older! .table_d2e180 { - See Flyer for Time: 2nd Sat. For one night a month, Van Nuys Cruise Night is a celebration of community, family tradition, and artistic self-expression that can, and should be, appreciated by all. 57930 Hwy. Until the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 airlines were heavily regulated. ,