DREAM CRUISE

Seriously strange at the 2019 Woodward Dream Cruise

The Detroit News
A customized vehicle called the Shopper Chopper, built and owned by Cal VanSant of Lancaster, Penn., makes its way down Woodward Avenue in Ferndale during the Woodward Dream Cruise, August 17, 2019.
A customized vehicle called the Shopper Chopper, built and owned by Cal VanSant of Lancaster, Penn., makes its way down Woodward Avenue in Ferndale during the Woodward Dream Cruise, August 17, 2019.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A massive skullmoblie rolls on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak.
A massive skullmoblie rolls on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Mel Guthetie’s monkey mobile from the original television show is on display at the Woodward Dream Cruise.
Mel Guthetie’s monkey mobile from the original television show is on display at the Woodward Dream Cruise.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Regina Ramsey of Southfield shows off her custom stretch low-rider bike named Black Panther.
Regina Ramsey of Southfield shows off her custom stretch low-rider bike named Black Panther.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A custom off-road dune buggy cruises down Woodward Avenue near Nine Mile in Ferndale.
A custom off-road dune buggy cruises down Woodward Avenue near Nine Mile in Ferndale.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A customized military vehicle makes its way down Woodward Avenue near Nine Mile in Ferndale.
A customized military vehicle makes its way down Woodward Avenue near Nine Mile in Ferndale.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A tiny Nash Metropolitan makes its way down Woodward near Nine Mile in Ferndale, during the Woodward Dream Cruise.
A tiny Nash Metropolitan makes its way down Woodward near Nine Mile in Ferndale, during the Woodward Dream Cruise.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
People wave at a go-kart sized car making its way along Woodward near 13 Mile in Royal Oak.
People wave at a go-kart sized car making its way along Woodward near 13 Mile in Royal Oak.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
A colorful mini car cruises the Woodward Dream Cruise Saturday.
A colorful mini car cruises the Woodward Dream Cruise Saturday.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Dave Harrelson, left, of Arkansas, and Adam Lacy, right, of Rochester Hills, sit in the shade with Santa Claus, aka Tommy Roberts, center, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Dave Harrelson, left, of Arkansas, and Adam Lacy, right, of Rochester Hills, sit in the shade with Santa Claus, aka Tommy Roberts, center, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This car seems to be watching the watchers.
This car seems to be watching the watchers.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
A mini '50s cruiser draws plenty of attention during the cruise.
A mini '50s cruiser draws plenty of attention during the cruise.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
An old school Volkswagen convertible stands out among the muscle cars and classics.
An old school Volkswagen convertible stands out among the muscle cars and classics.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A gull-winged vehicle sporting Batman flags travels northbound near Chapin.
A gull-winged vehicle sporting Batman flags travels northbound near Chapin.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A stretch hot rod cruises Woodward in Royal Oak.
A stretch hot rod cruises Woodward in Royal Oak.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
The 1938 London Chop House bus heads southbound near Chapin.
The 1938 London Chop House bus heads southbound near Chapin.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Brad Bowling, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, rides this electric unicycle.
Brad Bowling, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, rides this electric unicycle.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This chopped-top VW looks like a squashed bug.
This chopped-top VW looks like a squashed bug.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News