From classic Bugatti s and Porsche Diesel tractors to the extremely rare GM Futurliner, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the latest and greatest in this industry for a leisurely trip into the automotive past. On Saturday we did just that at the Fleetwood Country Cruize-In, an annual event that attracts classic car aficionados from Great Lakes region and beyond.
Hosted by Canadian philanthropist Steven Plunkett — whose 41-car private collection is the fourth largest in world — the event benefits some 23 charitable organizations. Over 2,500 classic cars were on display at the 100-acre estate, and an estimated 15,000 people attended.
This year’s event included appearances by movie-car designer George Barris (pictured below), plus 1960s Batman Adam West, and Catwoman actress Julie Newmar. Saturday was the first time in forty years West or Newmar got to see the original ‘Batcopter,’ which was doing laps around the event for about an hour.
The event raised money for Jesse’s Journey, which helps fund research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Photos by Mark Elias
