Left to right: Mike “Vair,” Mike, and patriarch John Slotwinski. Standing right behind John is his stepson Will Briddes. John’s garage holds a trove of treasures including his prized 1956 Buick Special.
GENERATIONS
A passion passed down helps keep the hobby alive By Lou Sitaras
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hen participating in a local car show, I find no greater joy than seeing different generations of the same family enjoy a day of sunshine and classic cars. Many times, it’s father and son or grandfather and grandson. Sometimes it’s father and daughter or big brother and little brother. Whatever the relation, it’s heartwarming to see the knowledge and passion of classic cars being passed down from one generation to another. In honor of Father’s Day this year, Cruising Magazine begins a three-part series acknowledging the bond with these different generations and what led them to this path in their lives. After all, it’s this younger generation who will be tasked with caring for these vehicles as time marches forward. So, with that in mind, following is our first installment of Generations.
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