The holidays are all about giving, and the automotive community is a generous group of people. Founders of one Arizona-based car show found a way to promote a good cause, foster community spirit, and showcase their beloved vehicles all at the same time. Win-win-win!
Some of you might be lucky enough to live on a street that happens be home to fellow car enthusiasts. Back in April 2025, I rolled out to the Pavilions car show in Scottsdale with my neighbors who took a 1969 Plymouth, 1968 Cadillac, and other classic rides.
This time, we headed toward northeast Phoenix for a similar casual get-together near 60th Street and Bell Road. There is something charming about a car show that’s free for exhibitors, free for spectators, has no strict in-and-out rules, and offers first-come, first-served parking.
I connected with Erik Davis, who first launched the event back in 2020. He saw it as a safe way to get people out of their houses when they were otherwise confined to the indoors during the pandemic, and things have evolved from there.
Today, the event partners annually with an organization called “UMOM,” a Phoenix-based shelter that was founded in 1964 and serves as Arizona’s largest shelter for families experiencing homelessness. The organization provides safe shelter and supportive services for nearly 700 individuals in the area.
In addition to a collection box for donations to UMOM, a lemonade stand was open across the street by young entrepreneurs who were donating half of their proceeds to the same cause.
I took my 1996 Honda Integra Type R out for the occasion, and conveniently I was able to park next to my friend Gary who had his 2022 Honda Civic Si. When combined with James’ 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2LT, it made for a patriotic red, white, and blue combination.
I’ll be spotlighting a few of the specific standout vehicles (including the pristine 1954 Mercury you see below) in a series of upcoming stories, so stay tuned for that.
Thanks to Erik and your team of volunteers for helping put this together each year! I am already looking forward to being part of it for 2027 and beyond.
