Antique car tour coming to Detroit: What to know

Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press
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What's the best way to tour the Motor City? On wheels, at least according to one tour company.

The Antique Touring Co. is starting a hop-on,-hop-off "Riverfront Loop" tour in Detroit starting April 6 that centers around the city's riverfront between Hart Plaza and Mt. Elliot Park. The tour kicks off after the Tigers vs. Red Sox game Thursday, April 6, and will be available after games on April 8-9. Here's what to know:

What is the Antique Touring Co.?

The Antique Touring Co. was founded in 2018 and specializes in historical tours of Detroit in antique, Detroit-made vehicles. Some of the highlights of the tour include the Detroit Riverwalk, Aretha Franklin Amphitheater, and the historic Lighthouse Depot. The tour also stops at shops and restaurants along the way.

Other private tours the company offers include Belle Isle, Corktown- Michigan, Central Station, and MotorCities National Heritage Area sites.

Antique Car Touring Company offering tours in Detroit after Tigers game throughout the season.
Antique Car Touring Company offering tours in Detroit after Tigers game throughout the season.

The "Riverfront Loop" is the first three-hour tour from the company in downtown Detroit. It's also the first tour from the company where patrons can hop-on or hop-off to visit different attractions.

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How to participate

The Riverfront Loop's tour schedule coincides with the Tiger's home games for the season. The tour will operate before evening games and after early afternoon games.

Since the first pitch of the Tigers v. Red Sox games start at 1:10 p.m. the tour will begin that evening after the game from 4-8 p.m.

As far as a tour schedule after the baseball season, the Antique Touring Company plans to update its website with further details.

Company founder Lisa Stolarski said that the purpose of the new tour is to provide a more immersive experience.

How to book a tour

Tours start at $72.

Individuals will have the opportunity to ride in a 1929 Ford Model A Woody Station Wagon named "Josephine," a four-door, open car from Allen Park that Antique Touring Co. acquired in 2021.

To schedule a tour, call 313-333-5833 or visit the company's website and look for the Riverfront Loop banner.

While Josephine can sit seven, including the driver, it's recommended that online reservations be made for only up to five persons. The company also highlights that the majority of folks who participate in tours like to bring only two people for more room in the vehicles. For larger parties, it's recommended to call the company.

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