January 09, 2024

Philadelphia Auto Show to exhibit Aston Martins, new electric vehicles and Doc Brown's DeLorean

The annual gathering of gearheads returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center this weekend

By Kristin Hunt
PhillyVoice Staff

Thom Carroll/for PhillyVoice

See luxury, classic and electric vehicles at the 2024 Philadelphia Auto Show, running for nine days in Chinatown.

The Philadelphia Auto Show is motoring into town this weekend for another expo of classic cars, brand new electric vehicles and custom jobs from nearby residents.

Opening at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday at 10 a.m., the annual showcase of coupes and crossovers will run through the following Sunday. But visitors can get an advance preview Friday night at the Black Tie Tailgate, which benefits the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

The 2024 expo will once again showcase new models from top manufacturers like Volkswagen, Lexus, Chevrolet, Buick and Corvette — including several EVs, which attendees can take for a spin (with a driver) along the 60,000-square-foot indoor e-track. Toyota models will be available for test-drives along an outdoor course that starts at Arch Street, just outside the convention center.

Other attractions include an indoor custom car show featuring more than 30 personally owned and remodeled vehicles from local gearheads and a selection of luxury cars from Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini. Vehicles from Hollywood blockbusters also will be on display, including the 1981 DeLorean featured in "Back to the Future" and the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta seen in "The Fast and the Furious."

Admission starts at $20 for adults and teens and $12 for kids ages 7-12. Children ages 6 and under are admitted for free with a ticketed adult. The swanky black tie preview costs $325.