New Hope Auto Show Brings Hundreds Of Classic Rides To Town

NEW HOPE, PA — With sunny, dry weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday, the 68th edition of The New Hope Automobile Show promises to be among its best yet.

Taking place Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10 on the grounds of the New Hope-Solebury High School (180 West Bridge Street, New Hope 18938) organizers say the show is a rare opportunity to see and appreciate the design and technology of automobile manufacturers from around the world.

This year the New Hope Automobile Show will be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Volkswagen Bus. The first VW Bus rolled off the production line on March 8, 1950. The iconic vehicle, also known as the Transporter or Bulli, has a rich history, evolving from its initial design as a commercial vehicle to becoming a symbol of freedom and adventure.

The show will spotlight the 75th anniversary of the VW Bus. (New Hope Auto Show)

In addition to spotlighting the VW Bus at this year's show, visitors will again enjoy two shows in one with Saturday's show featuring domestic classes and Sunday featuring foreign vehicles – from vintage and classic to rods and tuner cars.

In addition to a range of regular domestic classes, Saturday's field will feature Rods, including Hot, Rat, Street, Restomods, and Custom. Saturday’s edition will also have a class for replicars and a display only class for those vehicles that don’t fit other classes.

Sunday’s show spotlights foreign vehicles, from Aston Martin and Austin Healey to Saab and Volvo. Sunday will also feature a Tuner and a Display class.

Both Saturday and Sunday editions of the show will feature the 2025 poster car, a Volkswagen Bus in traditional blue and white.

A full slate of vehicles can be viewed at www.newhopeautoshow.com.

Gates open to the public both days at 9 a.m. with the show running until 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the gate: $10 general admission; active duty military personnel and their dependents attend for free (must show ID). Children age 12 and under are admitted for free when accompanied
by an adult. On-site parking is $5.

One of the oldest and most celebrated auto shows in the country, The New Hope Automobile Show
features many of the finest antique and classic automobiles and motorcycles from across the eastern United States. The event has been staged in historic New Hope since 1957.

Proceeds from the show benefit community projects and student scholarships presented by New
Hope Helping, which has grown from raising funds to support the needs of the New Hope-Solebury School District to fundraising efforts to support the community at large via auto show-related events, cultural events, sports, and music.

New Hope Helping has provided New Hope-Solebury High School with a new gymnasium, 17-acre recreation field, Community Center, and track, as well as annual scholarships to New Hope-Solebury High School seniors.

Additional donations are provided to regional non-profits, many of whom provide volunteers to
help with The New Hope Automobile Show, which is New Hope Helping’s largest fundraising event. For more information, visit newhopehelping.org or www.newhopeautoshow.com.

Stay updated on all the happenings by following New Hope Helping and The New Hope Automobile Show on Facebook (New Hope Helping and the New Hope Automobile Show), calling 215-862-5665, or visiting newhopehelping.org.