Summer 2024: Classic cars collide at Rockaway Avenue
Last Friday evening, Valley Stream’s Classic Car Show drew a crowd to Rockaway Avenue, where meticulously restored vintage automobiles and hot rides lined the main street. Tunes of a live DJ set the perfect backdrop for an evening steeped in nostalgia.
The event was part of Valley Stream’s Summerfest activities, which feature the Classic Car Show as a weekly highlight every Friday through the summer. Each week, car enthusiasts gather to showcase their prized vehicles, ranging from the 1930s through the 1970s, sharing stories and memories associated with their classic cars.
This particular evening featured the much-anticipated “Mayor’s Trophy Night.” Mayor Ed Fare himself was on hand to judge the cars, with a keen eye for individuality, beauty, and unique characteristics. After careful consideration, he selected one standout vehicle to receive the prestigious “Mayor’s Trophy,” awarded to the car that best embodied the spirit of the event.
The owner of the winning car — a sky-blue 1967 Corvette — was honored with the trophy. As residents seize the remaining days of summer fun, the Classic Car Show continues to be a cherished tradition in Valley Stream, drawing car lovers from near and far to revel in these timeless mechanical marvels.
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