PHOTOS: Cruising is back in Van Nuys

Harlan Brown, left, and John Randazzo, both of the Street Racers International Club, sport their colors during Van Nuys Cruise Night.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

It’s a family affair for car enthusiasts during Van Nuys Cruise Night.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Reid Stolz, driving his 1972 Corvette, organized the revival of Van Nuys Cruise Night, which is held on the second Wednesday of each month.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

A marquee from a business on Van Nuys Boulevard welcomes cruisers during Van Nuys Cruise Night. Each month the number of cruisers increases.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Modern and vintage cars mingle during cruise night on Van Nuys Boulevard.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

“These are the same people that were here 30 years ago except we’re all 30 years older,” says Greg Rupp, 61, next to his 1971 Jaguar XKE during the Van Nuys Cruise Night. “Now we’re all pushing 60. We got more money, better cars, and we’re still here.”  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Car enthusiasts Gilbert Gonzales, 48, from left, and twin 18-year-old sons Gabriel and Michael check out parked vintage cars in the former Rydell Chevrolet parking lot.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)