The property previously had nine, leading it to be declared the largest drive-in theater in the world.

The theater opened for business on May 19 of that year, with a double-bill of The Man from Colorado and Road to Rio as its first attraction.

[3] Wayne Amusements purchased the drive-in in 1981 and expanded it by continuing to add screens.

[4] At its peak, the Ford-Wyoming had nine screens and a capacity of over 3,000 cars, leading it to become the largest drive-in theater in the world.

It is one of nine remaining drive-in theaters in the state of Michigan, and the only one in Metro Detroit.