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Dream Cruise Snapshot: A Tradition of Owning Austin Healeys
Bob Prout said he enjoys sharing his love for Austin Healeys at the Birmingham Cruise every year.
Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles leading up to the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise on Aug. 20. Click here for related stories and photo galleries.
Name: Bob Prout
Residence: Sterling Heights
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Age: 68
Vehicle (make, model, year): 1962 Austin Healey 3000 Replica
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How long you've had it: 21 years
Car club: Grand Touring Sports Car Association
Why this car?: Prout's first car happened to be a 1959 Austin Healey and he decided to stick with the same car make ever since. He has owned four different Austin Healeys since.
What is special about the Dream Cruise or the Birmingham Cruise?: According to Prout, he loves being able to park in downtown Birmingham and share his Austin Healey with other car enthusiasts.
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