Daytona Beach Dream Cruise

01/10/2021

In memory of Rick D'Louhy, the founder and director of the Daytona Beach Dream Cruise from 2008 through 2016, Happy 5th Birthday in Heaven! You are missed by so many family, friends and car show fans! Click on the E-card link below to see the classic car rally.

Lurgashall plays host to another classic collection!

07/04/2020

Here's a great article about the artistic design of rare American sports cars of the late 40's, 50's and 60's. Free downloads of individual images of these cars as well as multi-car posters are an additional bonus! Enjoy!

Artwork for American Specials of the 40s, 50s and 60s Posted on July 1, 2020 by Geoff HackerJuly 1, 2020 Hi Gang… As they say, “The Punishment of Success is More Work” – and we’ve been keeping Dan Palatnik and his rendering skill busy here at Undiscovered Classics. Dan is our “artist in ...

06/08/2020

If you want to know more about many of the most unusual cars you've never heard of, this website will satisfy your curiosity and open your mind to a new world of amazing vehicles!

SHOWCASE: 1952 Manta Ray

Owners: Donald and Lori Lacer, Junction City, Kansas

Click On Link Below To View Showcase:
https://www.undiscoveredclassics.com/forgotten-fiberglass/forgotten-fiberglass-feature-cars/1952-manta-ray-1-of-1/

02/16/2020

NEW UPDATE on 11/4/2021!! Big sale!! The 2018 t-shirts are now discounted to below cost prices. That's $5 for medium, large, extra-large and 2XL, and $7 for 3XL, and 4XL. See the photo below for the exciting graphic design on the back of the sport gray color shirt. The Dream Cruise logo is on the front upper left side. Each shirt comes with free 3"x 4" dash plaques (pictured in the comments) from the first 3 years, while supplies last. Also the logo signs pictured in the comments are FREE. Leave a comment or send a message if you'd like to purchase a shirt (or several) or get a sign. Or you can send an email to [email protected]. Be patient because I don't check it every day. A mailing/shipping fee will be added if you live outside the Daytona Beach area. Anyone attending the Turkey Run or other local shows, I can possibly meet you at those events or other Daytona Beach area locations.

07/02/2019

Posted on 1/21/22: "The 2018 sports gray event t-shirts are for sale at cost of $5 for M - 2XL and $7 for 3XL and 4XL. The image on the t-shirt back can be seen in the attached photo below. The Dream Cruise logo is on the front left crest. Limited sizes of 2009 - 2013 t-shirts are just $5. For orders that must be mailed, postage will be added. Please email [email protected]"

Posted in mid-2019: "It is with deep regret and disappointment that I must announce the end of the Daytona Beach Dream Cruise. I had hoped someone would come forward to take over the show, as I stated in a comment to a Facebook post on April 30th, but unfortunately no one has.

The main website, Daytona Beach Dream Cruise will remain active probably through August, for anyone who wants to look back at the past 11 years, especially on the Home and History pages. There you will see the t-shirt art, sample Keepsake photos, past promo cards, as well as links to great photos from past years by Peter Bell, Gary Rosier, Gary Bell and others. You might even spot one of your cars! The website for all of the Keepsake photos, Daytona Beach Dream Cruise will remain available to explore and download photos through mid-December of 2019.

The 2018 sports gray event t-shirts are for sale at cost of $5 for M - 2XL and $7 for 3XL and 4XL. The image on the t-shirt back can be seen in the attached photo. The Dream Cruise logo is on the front left crest. Limited sizes of 2009 - 2013 t-shirts are just $5. For orders that must be mailed, postage will be added. Please email [email protected] to order or for more information. You may also use this email for sharing your thoughts or memories about the Dream Cruise.

I want to thank all of the participants and volunteers who helped out over the years for your support! The 2018 show would not have been possible without tremendous help from Tony Cassata, Pat Abernathy, Lynne Griffin Smith and Dave Abernathy. And the 2017 show would not have happened without James Brady stepping in and providing significant help and advice. I am very grateful for all of their time and efforts to keep the Dream Cruise going for 2 additional years after its founder and director, Rick D'Louhy, passed away.

Blessings to all,
Lynn D'Louhy"

06/28/2019

If anyone knows a Buddy Shelton who had 1968 Dodge R/T 440 and showed it at the 1993 spring show at the Speedway (formerly called the Speedway Spectacular), a plaque with its photo has been found. If he'd like to have it, comment here or email [email protected]

06/05/2019

I'd like to recognize 3 great cars that were chosen to receive a trophy in memory of Rick D'Louhy, the founder and director of the Daytona Beach Dream Cruise. On Thanksgiving Saturday in 2018 at the Volusia Region Antique Automobile Club of America's Birthplace of Speed Show, Chris Koch's 1937 Limited Production Packard won the Rick D'Louhy Judges Choice Award.

On February 14th, Bob Genereux's 1956 Ford Crown Victoria won the Rick's Pick trophy at Day of the Duels car show at the Drive-In Christian Church in Daytona Beach Shores. Many thanks to John Maffucci for offering this special award.

Then on May 25th a beautiful trophy in memory of Rick was awarded to Chuck Hall's 1965 Sunbeam Tiger at the Bay Life Church Car Show in Brandon, FL. Much appreciation goes to Robert D'Angelo for this tribute.

04/30/2019

I am writing this to inform you that myself ( Tony Cassata )and( Pat Abernathy ) have decided not to go forward with promoting the Daytona Beach Dream Cruise. We wish Lynn D'Louhy luck going forward with the event

01/29/2019

Unfortunately, the photos are no longer available because the website had to be taken down due to the cost of maintaining it with the Dream Cruise ending.

Great news, Dream Cruise fans! The 2018 Keepsake Photos are up on the website 2 days before the promised deadline of the end of January, with no thanks to slooow internet!!!
If you go to www.daytonabeachdreamcruise.com and click on the Photos button or the diagonal Keepsake photo at the top right of the page it will take you to the photos website. Then click on the third line below the logo for the 11th Annual Keepsake photos from 2018.
Scroll through the photos to find your vehicle and make a note of what group it is in so you can more easily find it again. Click on your car to download and save it so you can have it printed in any size or put it on any of the many items available from your favorite photo site.
Thank you to Tommy Jones for stepping in at the last minute to take the photos when Geoff Hacker, the volunteer photographer for the first 10 years of the Dream Cruise, was too sick to do it.
Thank ALL of you for your patience! Happy downloading!