Back in the 1970s, if you had a car and some time on your hands, there was nothing better than cruising the boulevard.
Back in the 1970s, if you had a car and some time on your hands, there was nothing better than cruising the boulevard. And if you were lucky enough to live in LA, Van Nuys Boulevard, specifically.
There is something timeless about young people having fun, and photographer Rick McCloskey perfectly captured 1970s Cali cruising in many of these photographs.
Here are 22 pics from the golden age of cruising.
1
Back Seat?
More like a couch for everyone.
2
Couple
Quite the '70s pair.
3
Posing
So much better than a selife.
4
Taking It In
The best seat in the house is your own ride.
5
Hughes
Woman poses with her car.
6
Friends
Taking it all in.
7
Live it Up
Some drinks with friends; nothing better.
8
Nice Paint
Guys show off their neat stripe.
10
Chilling by the Boulevard
Teenagers hang out on Van Nuys.
11
White Tee
Jeans and white tees, classic.
12
Sitting
Having a drink by the side of the road.
13
Smoke Break
The girls all light up.
14
Pickup
The most American place you can be.
15
Group Photo
Peak coolness.
16
Gas
Look at those prices!
18
Race?
My money is on the trailer.
19
Talking
Group of girls socializing.
20
Smiling
Looks like her happy place is behind the wheel.
21
Two Wheels
Why have four wheels when two get the job done?
22
Pack In
Fill every seat.
