Now we pay a lot more than America. For a minute there I thought this was a typical evening in 72 and that was really depressing! and our military presence in Vietnam being reduced daily, young people, on the left. Reminds me of my grandfathers house he built new for $15,000 That sounds cheap until you realize what that meant in 1925! Olga Grigoryants is a multimedia reporter focusing on urban development, business and culture. Next Page. Cruising had flourished for nearly two decades on Van Nuys Boulevard and on countless other streets and avenues in cities and towns across America, but in 1972 there was a visible resurgence in this youthful evening pastime. facing in the direction of our house. Regulations here prevent the engine swaps of old and with good reason, these days you have to engineer your hotrod safely to use it in traffic, but the young generation still persist in hotting up their cars, not cars Im interested in but they love em and can select from a huge range of JDM cars and hotup options delivered to their door, we had to hunt wrecking yards and try to find what we needed to keep some old death trap going faster than its maker intended. By the late-50s, long waiting lines formed on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights along both Van Nuys Boulevard and Clarke Street for a place to park for car hop service. So much brilliance here the long shutter speed to allow blending of flash and ambient distant light, the wide-angle shot of the Bug that brings out curves I never saw, using the Goodyear tire as a framing device, the mix of people posing for the camera and people interacting with each other ignoring the camera in the same pic. The cruise nights became popular in the 1950s as the cruising culture emerged in Van Nuys, spurred by low-priced cars and gasoline. On formal nights, proper attire includes tuxedos, suits or slacks (jackets required) for men and evening gowns, cocktail dresses or dressy pantsuits for women. With the monthly draft numbers now down significantly } Some of these images were exhibited at the Cal State Northridge Art Department Gallery in 1973, but most were not presented publicly until recent years with the publication of my book, Van Nuys Boulevard 1972, in addition to showcases at the Joseph Bellows Gallery in La Jolla, California, and in print and online media. It would be interesting to see where everyone is at now. Most products today are soulless. 09-18-2021 - DangerustLA's Van Nuys Cruise Night - Pt.1 Thanks for stoppin' by and checkin' out the Bsombin' blog! border-color: #000000; .table_d2e189 td { June Ellens was also a favored stop for bikers. Van Nuys Boulevard is a major north-south arterial road that runs through the central San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, California. Car Show - Jan-Apr 3rd Sat. These photos and fine memories are what are left. Best cruise night in 20 years. var absrc = 'https://servedbyadbutler.com/adserve/;ID=171804;size=0x0;setID=435068;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid435068+';place='+(plc435068++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER'; At a $1.87 that works out to 46 cents an litre. Cruise night or no the pics are incredible, like something out of a movie. On Saturday, April 17,. What city is the heart of the San Fernando Valley? Not only could we hear the young peoples cars cruising on the boulevard, like comment and subscribe for more! during the late spring of 1972. my Hillman hums along on 95 unfortunately, and a gallon 4.5 litres goes nowhere, that may improve with headers a 50mm exhaust and twin throat weber carby or it may get worse time will tell. It was a jam-packed car show. Its funny how custom styles dont change much. Every summer from 1968-1981 was spent on the beach for kicking back, some body surfing, biking the boardwalk around 4 pm while visiting friends up and down Pacific and Mission Beaches for a couple of beers. Van Nuys Blvd. (on Disc 3) romanticizes the era of cruising down the boulevard every Wednesday night. last night. .table_d2e226 td { width: 100%; Prices and availability subject to change. They in fact just look like the older siblings of many of my friends. width: 100%; border-color: #000000; Which is your favorite ride? Simply fantastic! Watch the video to understand better; weve got more pics to come shortly. .table_d2e23 td { Go wrap yourself in bubble wrap wuss. Thats very true, the crossover between lowrider Impalas in particular are striking. (Los Angeles Daily News file photo). graininess in the pictures, I was happy to have accomplished a surprising (Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News-SCNG, Lamar Hart watches the cruisers roll down Van Nuys Boulevard Wednesday evening from the trunk of his 1964 Chevy. Please . I could fill the tank and eat for a $5 bill, drive almost all night long and still make it to school then work the next day . Some of these images were exhibited at the Cal State 5420 W. Sahara Ave #200, Las Vegas NV 89146. Business Sales - List & Sell Business Opportunities. Our club is going to try to go out in force next August 12th. Please Notify me of follow-up comments by email. ? On Saturday, March 20th, we hit the Van Nuys Blvd Cruise Night, and it didnt disappoint. I remember a car-full of guys, scrounging nickels and dimes from our pockets to buy a 35 cent gallon to get us home. dutifully . border-color: #000000; } Your email address will not be published. .table_d2e14 { -->, ,