The first of three Daily Herald cruise nights is fast approaching and we’re so excited to welcome aboard two new sponsors of the events. FEENY Autos will be joining us and bringing a selection of some of their vehicles.
Category: Cruise Night
Cruise Night & Car Show Etiquette
With the summer months right around the corner, car show and cruise night season will soon be in full swing. Whether you’re a budding novice, seasoned veteran or somewhere in between, it’s always good
CRUISE NIGHT: Rolling Meadows, IL
When the highly popular Rolling Meadows cruise night left the old Dominick’s park lot several years back, many auto enthusiasts were left wondering what would happen to the cruising scene in the tranquil suburb community. All can rest assured as we’re pleased to report that it’s back and better than ever. Meadows Christian Fellowship, just […]
CRUISE NIGHT: Downtown Cary, Illinois
Tonight’s theme for the downtown Cary, Illinois cruise night was ‘Mustang/Ford/Cobra’ and the Blue Oval crowd came out in force. There were plenty of gleaming parked rides bearing badges with such iconic logos as SVT, Shelby and galloping stallions from all generations. If seeing Ford’s finest wasn’t your thing, the crowded lots were jammed with tons of other […]
FEATURE: 1958 Chevrolet Apache
Jim ‘Wrench’ Guthrie has grown well-accustomed to the same old question asked by the spectators who see his 1958 Chevrolet Apache pickup. Most wonder incredulously, ‘Is the truck completed?’ While the vehicle may not have the glossy mainstream look many owners would opt to take, Jim has built for himself a unique ride that he’s more than happy […]
CRUISE NIGHT: Downtown Barrington, Illinois
Tucked away in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago is the quaint town of Barrington and every summer Thursday night, the classic cars come rolling in for the village’s weekly cruise. With its tranquil, tree-lined setting, easily accessible boutique shops and casual dining, this event is one draws automotive enthusiasts from all over. Anne Garrett Anne […]
FEATURE: 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Pete Zopel’s radical 1956 Chevrolet 3100 pickup project all started because of something he calls a ‘bucket list motor’. “I have swapped engines in and out of cars before but never really built something entirely from scratch. That’s exactly what I did with this one – I built it just the way I wanted, using […]
CRUISE NIGHT: Mount Prospect, Illinois
One area cruise night that really captures the true spirit of Mid West cruising is the event held every Saturday night in downtown Mount Prospect. Taking place in the Metra parking lot at the corner of Route 83 and Route 14, this classic car haven gives spectators that true Chicago feel with the regular passing […]
CRUISE NIGHT: Rolling Meadows, Illinois
It doesn’t seem like that long ago when droves of classic car enthusiasts were flocking to Rolling Meadows for the Friday night classic car cruise, held in the empty parking lot at the intersection of Meadow Drive and Kirchoff Road. The weekly event quickly grew in size and popularity only to be shut down and […]
CRUISE NIGHT: Arboretum at South Barrington
This past Wednesday, May 30th, marked the kick-off for the classic car cruise night held at the Arboretum shopping center in South Barrington, Illinois. Now in its second season, once 6pm rolled around the vintage machines drove in and quickly jammed the lot around the tree-lined plaza. Musical group, Owen Two, was on-site performing live. […]