1970 Fiat 124 Coupe wins top honors at Ponte Vedra Auto Show

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More than 170 classic and collectable automobiles were showcased at the 16th Annual Ponte Vedra Auto Show on Sunday, Sept. 9 in Nocatee. 

Presented by the Fields Auto Group and hosted by the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, the annual event was overflowing with attendees, car enthusiasts and vendors, making it the largest auto show in the event’s history. The Best in Show Classic winner was awarded to Giancarlo Fruzzetti for his 1970 Fiat 124 Coupe, earning a perfect score of 100 points. This award was sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors. 

The Best in Show 60th Anniversary of Austin-Healey, sponsored by Meehan’s Irish Pub, was awarded to Bill Young, with his 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye. Charles Cordes, with his 2012 Porsche B59, was awarded the Porsche Jacksonville “For the Spirit of It!” award, sponsored by Porsche of Jacksonville. Celebrity endurance racecar driver Hurley Haywood was also in attendance signing books and taking photos with fans of all ages. 

  To see the complete list of award winners and highlights from this year’s show, visit www.pvautoshow.com.