Classic cars cruise into Downtown Modesto for 24th annual American Graffiti Festival

IT WAS ALMOST 6:30 p.m. in the evening, when Andrew Candelario decided to give his car a quick final dusting before cruising through the streets of Downtown Modesto. His 1970 model Chevy El Camino, parked at the intersection of 10^th and J streets, was one of hundreds of classic cars lined up on the streets waiting to roll. The El Camino, previously owned by his grandfather, was passed down to Candelario after his grandfather’s passing in 2006. 

At least a thousand classic and custom Chevys, Fords, Volkswagens and more took over the streets of Modesto as the American Graffiti Festival and Car Show returned to the city for its 24^th year. Thousands of spectators lined up along the streets of Downtown Modesto to watch the parade of cars cruising by.