Woodward Dream Cruise, early cruising

A 1950s era Chevrolet sedan rolls on Woodward Avenue, one of a few classic cars seen in Royal Oak, Mich. on Aug. 17, 2023.

One of a few classic cars seen on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak, Mich. on Aug. 17, 2023.

A 50s era Plymouth Cambridge rolls on Woodward Avenue, one of a few classic cars are seen in Royal Oak, Mich. on Aug. 17, 2023.

Isiah Jones with his 63Õ Galaxy Ford which, along with his motorhome, he has been brining down to Pontiac for some 20 years to enjoy the Dream Cruise festivities for the week in Pontiac, Michigan on August 17, 2023. Daniel Mears, The Detroit News

With the rain keeping many cruisers off M1 Thursday, David Nikoas, former race car driver and owner of Nikolas Motorsport, shows off some classics at his shop on Woodward Ave., including this stunner, a 1966 Porsche 906E owned by Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne, in Pontiac, Michigan on August 17, 2023. Daniel Mears, The Detroit News

Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday, August 18: Mary Anne Pacheco, 67, Canton, at D-Man Foundation rides.

Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday, August 18: the only surviving, 1983 Chevy Corvette at M1 Concourse Dream Show. The model never went into production - the only year Corvette didn't produce a car since 1953.

Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday, August 18: M1 Concourse 70th Anniversary of the Corvette. Werner Meijer, 72, 1953 Corvette, one of only about 300 made.

Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday, August 18: At M1 Concourse's celebration of Corvette's 70th birthday, a white copy of each of the eight generations is on display for Friday photo. Also, a car from each of Vette's 70 years will be on display.

Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday, August 18: Brice Larkin, 63, Waterford of the North Oakland Bowtie Club, with his 1955 Chevy 210.

Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday, August 18: Tom Paletti, 70, of Macomb Township (left) with his black, 1966 Pontiac Ventura. Terry King, 72, of Chestefield (right) with his yellow, 1973 Chevy Camaro Z28.