The 54th annual New Hope Automobile Show has announced Porsche as its presenting sponsor.
The antique and classic car show will take place on Aug. 13 and 14 at the New Hope-Solebury High School.
The grounds are open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. “We are excited and proud to be the presenting sponsor for the New Hope Automobile Show, now in it’s 54th year,” said Mick Pallardy, Porsche’s Area East vice president. “We know that the scholarships provided as a result of this event have the ability to create life-changing experiences for the young adults that receive them. Creating future opportunities for our young people is a real-life statement of investment in the future of our communities and Porsche is pleased to be a part of this important event. I hope that Porsche’s participation adds to what promises to be a very prestigious and extraordinary auto show.”
On display this year is “Nellybelle” — the iconic jeep from the popular Roy Rogers Show. Acquired last year by Weidel Boxwood Farm, Hopewell Township, as part of the Christie’s auction of Roy Rogers memorabilia, Nellybelle is not only a piece of Hollywood history, but also an emotional attachment to owner Pam Weidel. “I called all my cars that over the years. I’d say, ‘c’mon Nellybelle,’” said Ms. Weidel.
This year will feature a tribute to those cool cars with tailfins. The auto show poster sports a Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, owned by Gene Epstein of Wrightstown, Pa. Released in 1957, the Eldorado Brougham was a hand-built limited-edition four-door hardtop sedan derived from the Park Avenue and Orleans show cars of 1953-1954. Designed by Ed Glowacke, the Brougham featured America’s first completely pillarless four-door body styling along with a brushed stainless steel roof, quad headlights and unique trim. Tail styling treatments followed the Eldorado theme with “suicide” type hanging for the rear doors.
The New Hope Automobile Show continues the tradition of providing educational scholarships for students at New Hope-Solebury High School and several civic groups in the region, including local sports clubs (baseball, soccer, football), emergency squads and firehouses.
Last year the show donated several thousand dollars in scholarships as part of the New Hope Community Association. In honor of the late John Brillman, former president of the Community Association and 40-year auto show veteran, a new scholarship, “The John Brillman Scholarship” will be awarded next spring to a senior representing the spirit of community service.
The show gives out awards for first, second and third place in more than 50 categories. All vehicles entered must be judge- ready. At the end of each day, a parade of champions takes place with all of the winners of each category.
The show, sponsored by the New Hope-Solebury Community Association, is one of the oldest auto shows in the country. The show features many of the finest antique and classic automobiles and motorcycles from across the eastern United States. The two-day event (with different cars on exhibit each day) has been staged in New Hope for over 50 years. From its inception, the show has provided scholarships for students at the New Hope-Solebury High School.
Tickets are sold at the gate: $5 for the general public, $3 for seniors and free for military and children under 12 years old. Service members and immediate families attend free.
On-site parking is available for $5 a day.
For more information, visit www.NewHopeAutoShow.com or call 215-862-5665.
