Bringing out the classics to drive home a milestone
September 28, 2023 at 1:54 a.m.
John Zicca, a local landscaper, shows off his 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS to one of the many crowds that visited him during the Port Chester Fire Department’s Classic Car Show on Friday, Sept. 22. Hundreds of people made their way to Abendroth Avenue that evening to check out the cars, trucks and fire vehicles from a wide range of years on display in celebration of the department’s 200th anniversary. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Ryan, a young child from Beech Street, brings his own car to the party with just a little pushing help from his father Francisco. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Mad Dog Service, an auto repair shop on South Main Street, drew a crowd with its 1931 Blown Deuce, owned by Joe and Jon Lovallo. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
The American flag hangs high on a crane as the community enjoys a night under the lights. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Throughout the night, families were lining up at the small variety of food trucks, such as Road Grub Mobile, to grab a bite to eat. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Greenwich, Conn. resident Kaitlyn Delaney snaps a photo of her husband and son, Luke and Mac, next to a vintage Purchase Fire Department truck. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Port Chester volunteer firefighters P.J. Cambriello (left) and Brendan Doyle spent the night selling raffle tickets to fundraise for the fire department. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Port Chester’s Marcio Goncalves drops off his 1929 Ford “Woodie” at the car show, hoping people will stop by to admire the 94-year-old car. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Connecticut-based Noroton Heights firefighter William Lopez shows Port Chester resident Daniella Flores Rosalel, 8, how to use a vintage fire truck siren. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
The Port Chester Fire Department’s Classic Car Show had a great turnout on Friday, Sept. 22, with people from within and around the community stopping by Abendroth Avenue for a fun night. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
An American flag hangs on the rearview mirror of a 2005 Mustang GT on display. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Port Chester Fire Department’s 200th anniversary car show draws a crowd
