SOUTH PHILLY: Sweet Rides Cruise Into “Avenue”

July 31, 2015 | Filed under: Arts and Entertainment,Entertainment,Photo Gallery,South Philadelphia,South Philly,Subject Categories | Posted by: Sana

by Jean Donohue
From Ford Model T’s and Thunderbirds to the newest Ferrari model, East Passyunk Avenue’s 10th annual Car Show on Sunday lived up to its reputation.
Hosted by the Northeast Muscle Car Club, the free festival took place right on the Avenue, between Broad and Dickinson streets.
To kick it off, South Philly born and raised mayoral candidate Jim Kennedy led a group of locals and out of towners alike up the Avenue and past the over 140 cars, trucks and motorcycles displayed.
One of these was John Davis Sr.’s brought prized blue Corvette. Davis is the president of a car club, the Roxborough Ridge Runners Inc. and has handled the Corvette’s maintenance for 28 years.
His friend and club member, Fury Colubriale, brought his 1957 Chevy Bel Air Wagon.
The Avenue’s restaurant scene got in on the fun with expanded outdoor seating. Food trucks like the Cow and Mompops also made an appearance. For the kids there was a “Kid Zone” set up at 13th and Mifflin Streets with a free moon bounce, face painting and an arts and crafts station.
After a hot day of packed streets, East Passyunk Avenue’s Car Show successfully cruised out of town (until next year).

1942 Chevrolet Custom Pickup with yellow top and deep sea blue bottom. Photo by Jean Donohue

ROXBOROUGH RIDGE RUNNERS President John Davis Sr. with his Corvette. Photo by Jean Donohue

MAYORAL candidate Jim Kenney eyes this Austin-Healey 3000 sports car. Photo by Jean Donohue

JIM KENNEY met and spoke with locals and out of towners alike at East Passyunk Avenue’s annual car show and street festival on Sunday, July 26. Photo by Jean Donohue