Tri-Five Chevys Rolled Into Fernbank Park

The 1950s was a special time for the American automobile industry. The economy was now booming following the end of World War II. People were migrating out of the city to the suburbs and that meant they needed their own car to get around. There was a huge leap in design by all manufacturers as sales rose. The biggest selling brand during that time was Chevrolet with their line of cars, the 150, 210 and top of the line Bel Air. Introduced in 1950, the car cost $1741 which is a little over $22,000 today. The first generation ran through 1954 but it is the second generation, the so-called Tri-5 models of 1955 through 1957 that are most common at old car events. There were plenty of these at Fernbank Park for the 34th Annual Rollin' On the River Charity Car Show sponsored by the Delhi Kiwanis and their affiliate Boy Scout Troupe in order to raise money for local youth charities. Here are some of the Bel Airs and other mid-century Chevys that were on hand.

Trucks Came to Rollin' On the River

The 34th Annual Rollin' On the River Charity Car Show at beautiful Fernbank park on the banks of the Ohio River was a huge success. Raising money for local youth charities, the event saw more than 300 vehicles take part. With that many it was little surprise to see a good number of trucks on display. Among them was a 1958 Ford F-450 Heavy Duty truck and also a good variety of trucks and vans from Ford and Chevy.

Some Vintage Cars Showed Up At Rollin' On the River

When a car show attracts over 300 vehicles there is going to be a good variety for sure. Part of that is bound to be some vintage vehicles from before World War II. That was the case with the 34the Annual Rollin' On the River Charity Car Show held on the banks of the Ohio River in Fernbank Park. Sponsored by the Delhi Kiwanis and their affiliate Boy Scout troupe, the event raises money to help support youth charities in the area. Among the vintage automobiles on hand was a 1935 Hupmobile, a 1937 Hudson Terraplain, a one-off Packard racer, a 1947 Cadillac (yes, technically after the war but it still held the same pre-war design), an award winning 1940 Cadillac convertible, and a couple of Ford coupes.

Mustangs Ponied Up To Raise Money For Charity

The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic American automobiles. Created mainly from the parts bins of the Ford Falcon, this "pony car" was near the beginning of a wave of sporty vehicles with a long nose and a short deck. A bit of trivia, the Mustang wasn't technically the first of these pony cars. The Plymouth Barracuda, sporting the same type of design feature, actually came to market 16 days sooner. Still, the Mustang was a massive success, selling over 400,000 its first year. Now in its seventh generation the Mustang is still going strong. That is just one reason why there were quite a few on hand for the 34th Annual Rollin' On the River Charity Car Show sponsored by the Delhi Kiwanis and their affiliated Boy Scout troupe to raise money for area youth charities. Here are just a few of the 'Stangs on hand for the event, including this 1965 convertible.

Not All the Cars At Rollin' On the River Were Home Grown

When an event draws over 300 vehicles there's a pretty good chance that there will be some foreign metal among them. Such was the case with the 34th Annual Rollin' On the River Charity Car Show held at Fernbank Park on the banks of the Ohio River. Sponsored by the Delhi Kiwanis and their affiliated Boy Scout troupe, the event raised money for a number of youth related charities in the area. Among the cars that showed up to support that case was a 1994 Porsche 968, a Honda Civic Del Sol, a Fiat Spider, a Sunbeam Tiger (a monster created when Carrol Shelby stuffed a 260 cubic inch Ford V8 engine into a tiny Sunbeam Alpine sports car), a 1969 Fiat 850 Spider, and a Porsche 356.

Iffy Weather Didn't Deter Folks From the Rollin' On the River Charity Car Show

 

Despite the fact that there was a prediction of rain for later in the day over 300 vehicles braved the suspect weather to come to Fernbank Park for the 34th Rollin' On the River Charity Car Show. Sponsored by the Delhi Kiwanis and their affiliated Boy Scout troupe, the event raised money to support a number of youth related charities in the area. Among the cars that braved the threat of precipitation was a Toyota Celica, a custom 1956 Ford, a 1970 AMC Javelin, a Ford Fairlane, another Fairlane from the previous decade, a 1967 Fairlane, a 1969 AMC Javelin SST, and a Ford Galaxie 500.

Corvettes Came To the Banks Of the Ohio

Fernbank Park is a beautiful spot located on the banks of the Ohio River. It is also the home of the 34th Annual Rollin' On the River Charity Car Show. As you first walk to where the cars are parked, the first area you see is filled with Chevrolet Corvettes. This is a tradition as the Vettes are always in this prime spot. Here are just a small number of these American classics that were on display at the event.