GLOUCESTER, Va. (WAVY) — In celebration of it 100th anniversary, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is inviting the public to take a trip down memory lane with a classic car show.
In partnership with the Colonial Rod Club, and Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, the DMV will present the “Through the Decades: DMV Classic Car Show,” at the Gloucester DMV in the York River Crossing Shopping Center.
Those in attendance will cruise through the history of the automobile, from vintage classics to modern marvels.
“We are so excited to partner with the Colonial Rod Club to welcome our community to celebrate the reason DMV started all those years ago, our cars,” said DMV Commissioner Gerald Lackey. “Seeing the passage of time through the cars is truly wonderful. And we are honored and humbled knowing that proceeds from this event are going to the amazing work that Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia is doing around our great Commonwealth.”
Since 1987, Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia has granted more than 5,800 wishes for children with critical illnesses in local Virginia communities.
“We often hear from parents that the wish experience gives their child the strength needed to continue their medical journey,” said Sheri Lambert, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia. “We’re so thankful to partner together to help these grant life-changing wishes at such an amazing celebration of automotive and DMV history.”
The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gloucester DMV, 2348 York Crossing Drive.
Proceeds from car registration and donations will support Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia.