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Terry Trasatti's 1954 Kaiser Darrin is Rare Race Car

The Woodward Dream Cruise brings thousands of classic cars to Woodward Avenue every year – here's the story behind one of those vehicles.

Name: Terry TrasattiΒ 

Hometown: Oakland Township

Vehicle: 1954 Kaiser DarrinΒ 

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Why do you love this car? My father got this car in 1956.Β  After his death, it was poorly stored for decades.Β  I spent 5 years bringing it back to life.Β  It one of only 435 produced in Jackson, MI.Β  Production and salesΒ began in 1953, making it the first American-built production sports car.Β  It is fiberglass with sliding doors. Β 

What is special about the Dream Cruise?: The Cruise is a great opportunity to see, and display, great cars.

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