Autorama returns to Detroit for 70th year of action
(CBS DETROIT) - Autorama is back in Downtown Detroit for its 70th year.
"I love being here in Detroit," says Henry Winkler, who many know as Fonzie from "Happy Days," is in attendance at this year's Autorama. He's taking in all the Motor City has to offer.
While some vehicles are strictly for show, others are there for the competition. The prize is one of the most prestigious automotive awards, the Ridler Award.
"It's the best of the best of the best," said Mike Wisnewski. He and his brothers Dave and Kenny came all the way from Florida to display their 1955 Chevy convertible for this years competition. It was selected as a Great 8 Finalist, meaning it's one of the 8 finalists for the Ridler Award, a recognition that will be announced on the last day of the weekend long event.
"It's nonstop. Blood, sweat, tears, you pour and sacrifice everything you have into it. Time wise, money wise, everything," Wisnewski said.
Wisnewski says the Great 8 recognition was an honor in itself. He says he and his brothers bringing home the Ridler Award would be bringing home what he calls "the pinnacle" of awards.
"I really don't know what kind of emotions you'd see from three old men here... and I'm being honest," Wisnewski said with a grin.