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Dream Cruise Snapshot: Families Bond Before, During and After the Cruise

Dad and daughter love to take car out for a spin.

This report is part of a series of profiles leading up to the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise on Aug. 20. Click here for related stories and photo galleries.

Name: Ralph Haynes
Residence: Warren
Age: 47
Vehicle: 1969 Ford Torino GT Fastback 
How long you've had it?: 21 years
Why this car?: I picked up this car in North Carolina from a guy that had three cars.  One was his truck, one was his wife's and the last was this one.  He needed to get rid of one of them and neither of them wanted to give theirs up.  So I got this!  Soon it will be my daughter's.
What’s special about Woodward and/or the Dream Cruise for you?: What's not to like about the Dream Cruise? It's a great time to get out, see some cars and hang out with my family.

Do you have a special vehicle you'd like us to profile or a special memory or story about the Woodward Dream Cruise? Email Judy.Davids@Patch.com.

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