Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio (front, center) is shown presenting the “Mayor’s Choice” trophy to Bob McArdle, of Ridley Park, Pa., owner of this 1958 Ford Fairlane convertible. The mayor's nephew, Robert Desiderio (at left) and Auto Show Host Jim Ambro (at right) look on during the awards ceremony.
Each June, Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism organizes the annual Skimmer Festival Antique Auto Show, which attracts scores of vintage cars and trucks.
During this year’s show on June 20, 100 vehicles entered the display and competition held on the oceanfront Promenade.
According to Jim Ambro, host of the auto show, the event featured a wide variety of cars and trucks in excellent condition, which made it difficult for judges to choose the winning vehicles.
At the end of the show – moments before all of the vehicles cruised through Sea Isle during the annual Skimmer Antique Auto Parade – Mayor Leonard Desiderio presented the “Best in Show” award to Robin and Stuart Cohen, of Vineland, N.J., owners of a 1928 Packard 526 Runabout convertible. The Packard featured running boards, a rumble seat, a side storage compartment and huge whitewall tires.
The 2021 “Mayor’s Choice” trophy went to Bob McArdle, of Ridley Park, Pa., owner of a 1958 Ford Fairlane convertible that sported pristine white paint, rear tire covers, whitewall tires and glistening chrome.
“We want to thank all of the car owners and all of the spectators for making this year’s auto show a success,” Ambro said during the awards presentation. “I look forward to seeing everyone again in September during the Fall Family Festival Antique Auto Show.”
For more information about events taking place in Sea Isle City, go to www.VISITSICNJ.com
Mayor Leonard Desiderio, center, presents the “Mayor’s Choice” trophy to Bob McArdle, of Ridley Park, Pa., owner of this 1958 Ford Fairlane convertible. The mayor's nephew, Robert Desiderio, left, and Antique Auto Show host Jim Ambro, right, look on during the awards ceremony.
