Payne: Welcome to Cruise reunion, Class of 1989 - The Detroit News
The first Porsche 911 with an all-wheel-drive option, the '89 Carrera 4 was powered by a much-lauded air-cooled flat-6 3. 6-liter engine. The Carrera 4 was the last 911 sold with the removable Targa roof until 2011. In 1989, the Detroit Pistons were NBA champions. Bill Cosby was Americas’ most beloved Dad on “The Cosby Show. ” George Michael had the album of the year. But some things never change like our lust for speed, sizzle, and sports cars. Which is why we love the Woodward Dream Cruise, that annual automotive class reunion when we gather with 1. 5 million of our closest friends to remember the cars we loved. This year we celebrate the Class of 1989 which has been officially knighted as “historic” by the Michigan Secretary of State’s office (inexplicably, the SOS grants antique status at 26 years, not 25. Does this mean I don’t retire until I’m 66. ).... I bought my first wheels, a VW Rabbit GTI , that had birthed a new segment of front-wheel-drive, affordable hot hatches to rival Detroit’s affordable rear-wheel-drive pony cars. After their success in sedans, Japanese makers aimed to transform the luxury aisle with chariots like the 1989 Lexus ES that combined Camry-like reliability with dealer service that included monthly visits from six geishas to clean your home and... Bolt on your historic plates at the desk and grab your class. Source: www.detroitnews.com
