The theme at the May Cruisin’ Destination Daytona was 1932 Fords. And Destination Daytona shop owners presented awards to the Best Open, Best Closed and “The Merchants Pick”. Mike Uzzo, guards the right fender of his ’32 Ford coupe as Gina Farley, his girlfriend, backs her beautiful Champaign ’32 Ford into the ’32 Ford line up at Destination Daytona.

The last time we saw Jim Milam’s very custom’47 Ford convertible it was in gray primer. The light blue, metallic, body paint with a darker metallic blue flame overlay makes this Ormond Beach cruiser look ‘hot’. Lancer hubcaps, white interior and a small block Chevy engine are just some of the highlights on Bruce Andersons’ bright red Jeepster. Bruce rolled into Cruisin’ Destination Daytona from Flagler Beach, FL.

This race inspired Corvette belongs to Dennis and Cindy Mainre out of Titusville, FL. Dennis said the Vette has been in 46 states. Jerry Bunn came over to Destination Daytona from Ocala, FL in his beautiful black and silver ’34 Ford Cabriolet.

“Big Richy” Albert cruises the streets of Port Orange in this ragtop Ford Galaxy 500. Lots of chrome, wire wheels, immaculate red and white paint and a drop down top - this early Pontiac represents an era when cars were big, fancy and fun to drive and gas was what? Twenty cents a gallon?

Ed Jones wheels in to Destination Daytona after a short hop from Ormond Beach. Not all Willys are coupes and not all Willys have the “Gasser” look.

After a ride from DeLeon Springs, FL, the Pope’s shine up there fabulous “phantom” ’37 Ford. Black and red paint, tan leather, and a removable hard top are just a few of the highlights. The detail work on this Model A coupe had everyone talking. Nothing way out, just a tastefully done street rod.

Frenched headlights, Corvette grille, nosed decked and shaved, louvers, Cadillac sombrero hubcaps,- the list of modifications on the Ford ‘shoebox’ just goes on. Another fine example of the 50’s custom style. A group of on lookers admires this fine example of an A/V8 roadster. The A/V8 term stems from the old days when it was very popular to place a Model A Ford body on a 1932 Ford frame. The A designated the body and the V8 designated the frame, since the ’32 frame was under the first Ford V8 powered cars.

Late 60’s/early 70’s Novas have always been very cool. This light yellow example features the cowl induction hood and the very popular Chevrolet hood and trunk stripes. “Big” Norm Williams recently added wide whites, steelies, dog dish caps, and trim rings to his ‘way cool’ black suede ’32 Ford Highboy. Norm cruised in to Destination Daytona from New Smyrna Beach.

Michael Barrow tooled down from Jacksonville, FL in this “Phantom’ ’37 Ford Pick Up Truck. Smooth styling, low stance and flawless yellow paint make this one fine ride. The Port Orange Street Rodders were out in force at the May Cruisin’ Destination Daytona. These guys and gals always have fun.

The Florida “Love Bugs” were out in force in some areas on this May evening. After driving over from Windsor, FL, Bob Myers cleans off his 1941 Plymouth Coupe. A Black chopped ’50 Merc, with lake pipes, skirts, Moon discs, and wide whites just about says it all when you think of 50’s customs.

Ed Schoenleber, Palm Coast, FL took home the trophy for “Best Open 1932 Ford”. Ed’s beautiful, Candy Red roadster features a tan interior and a lot of chrome. Larry Harris garnered the trophy for “Best Closed 1932 Ford”. Brandywine paint, chrome wire wheels, and a lot of detail highlight the three-window coupe.

The Destination Daytona storeowners chose Cliff Thompson’s red, ’32 Ford pick up truck has the “Merchants Pick”. Cliff hauled the trophy back to his home in Port Orange