Scenes from the 2012 Rolling Sculpture Car Show

Posted on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 : 1 a.m.

Scenes from the 2012 Rolling Sculpture Car Show

By Jeffrey Smith

Ann Arbor resident Lauryn Rochlen pushes along her son, 2-year-old Isaac as they look at classic cars Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor.
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Ann Arbor resident Lauryn Rochlen pushes along her son, 2-year-old Isaac as they look at classic cars Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com

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Ann Arbor resident Lauryn Rochlen pushes along her son, 2-year-old Isaac as they look at classic cars Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS/cache/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS10_fullsize.JPG
A 1963 Plymouth, formerly a Detroit Police cruiser, is displayed Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS/cache/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS01_fullsize.JPG
Salem Township resident Jo Lau looks at her nails as she sits next to her friends 1960 Ford Thunderbird Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS/cache/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS02_fullsize.JPG
A 1911 Ann Arbor convertible is displayed Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor. Built by Huron River Manufacturing Company, this is the only vehicle out of seven produced that is known to be on the road. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS/cache/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS03_fullsize.JPG
Cars are reflected in freshly polished red paint Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS/cache/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS04_fullsize.JPG
Ann Arbor resident Mark Wagner stands next to his 1928 Ford Model A Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS/cache/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS05_fullsize.JPG
Ann Arbor resident Roger Allen polishes the hood of his 1950 Chevy two-door Deluxe Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS/cache/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS06_fullsize.JPG
A 1959 El Camino is displayed Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS/cache/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS07_fullsize.JPG
A 1959 El Camino is displayed Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS/cache/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS08_fullsize.JPG
People look over hundreds of classic cars Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS/cache/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS09_fullsize.JPG
Dozens of classic cars line Liberty Street Friday afternoon at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in downtown Ann Arbor. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS/cache/071312_ENT_ROLLINGSCULPTURE_JMS11_fullsize.JPG

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The popular Rolling Sculpture Car Show returned to the streets of downtown Ann Arbor today, showcasing a wide variety of vintage and unique automobiles.

Photographer Jeffrey Smith captured these images.

Comments

dougfair

Sat, Jul 14, 2012 : 11:48 p.m.

There were some beautiful and interesting vehicles there. Not nearly as many as in past years. Was it the heat or the relatively high entry fee?

Emily Belanger

Sat, Jul 14, 2012 : 2:42 p.m.

I hope that these pictures have a bit more metal for the two commentators: http://www.annarbor.com/a2user/login/?return_url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.annarbor.com%2fentertainment%2fscenes-from-the-2012-rolling-sculpture-car-show%2f

Emily Belanger

Mon, Jul 16, 2012 : 11:54 a.m.

SOrry about this, but this site won't allow me to load the page...if you cut and paste this link and then add the number 3 after the = if it is not there, it should load https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150966409819597.432816.761609596&type=3

Arborcomment

Sat, Jul 14, 2012 : 8:22 p.m.

Link is not loading and there is no other article listed in the entertainment section except for the pre-show story on Wednesday. Still metal less ...

Arborcomment

Sat, Jul 14, 2012 : 1:44 p.m.

Agree, more metal, less artsy shots please.

say it plain

Tue, Jul 17, 2012 : 4:44 a.m.

@Arborcomment, you're being too generous with "excellent coffee table book fodder" lol. It's not that either, in my opinion. And since when did the staff spend so much energy defending their skills and so little energy developing them?! Someone on the Townie Party thread lamented the limited number of shots...why not more? It's digital, right? And please AA.com, as much as the staff may be tempted to answer right back like Mr. Smith has done here, it's very unseemly for "professionals" to do. This isn't a Facebook wall, you know...or, well, never mind ;-)

Arborcomment

Mon, Jul 16, 2012 : 2:47 a.m.

Reviewed all 11 again. Excellent coffee table book fodder. Not photo-journalism.

Jeffrey Smith

Sun, Jul 15, 2012 : 10:50 p.m.

You got the job description right on! If you keep that in mind and take another look, I think you'll find that the gallery fulfills it perfectly. If you came here looking for 11 identical photos of car bodies, which seems to be what you're looking for, then you will be disappointed. Without visual variety, the world of photojournalism would be pretty dull. Again thanks for looking.

Arborcomment

Sun, Jul 15, 2012 : 8:29 p.m.

Jeffery, some of us can't be there. While we appreciate your "through the mirrors" and/or "shadow shots" (insert your photo art scape here). As a photo jouranlist, you have a higher calling - documenting who, showed with what, and the overall story. Didn't happen. Basic jounalsim

Jeffrey Smith

Sat, Jul 14, 2012 : 8:26 p.m.

Well, this has to be the first time someone has suggested I be less creative. Though I appreciate that you recognize it as art, anyone can walk down a row and take a snapshot of a car. I'm here to offer a different view, one that misses most eyes. Thanks for looking.

Rugeirn Drienborough

Sat, Jul 14, 2012 : 1:26 p.m.

There were some beautiful cars there. Pity the photographer didn't notice them.