The free Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show, which annually is one of the largest car shows on the East Coast, will again feature hundreds of vehicles displayed from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on the lawn of Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park. This year’s show is expected to have vehicles from 31 car clubs and will have a special display featuring 75 years of Lotus.
Rockville Civic Center Park is located at 603 Edmonston Dr. in Rockville. The Rockville show was first held in the 1950s. The Mayor and Council Award will be presented at 2:45 p.m.
The special display of Lotus is expected to have at least 20 vehicles with the ACBC founder’s initials. Models expected will include a Seven and a Type Nine. There also will be displays of Elite, Elan, Europa, Eclat, Esprit, Elise, Exige and Evora. The cars will represent Lotus models from the 1950s to the 2020s. The special display will be located at the front of the show field, near the stage.
In addition to the vehicles on display, with owners nearby to provide details and histories, the show will have a flea market and a car sales area. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Visitors can bring their own food to the show area. Music will be provided by Blue Sky Five.
Each year, the Mayor and Council of Rockville select one vehicle to receive the Mayor and Council Award. The 2022 recipient was a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible owned by Bob Ridolfi.
The show traditionally is held rain or shine. The City of Rockville is monitoring the weather for Saturday. Check www.rockville.gov/rockvillecarshow or www.facebook.com/rockvillecarshow for possible cancellation information.
