Tisbury Fire Department Car Show Revs Up for Labor Day
David Billings' 1956 Pontiac once belonged to his late father, Donald Billings, a longtime Oak Bluffs firefighter. It has been in the family for more than 40 years.
David Billings' 1956 Pontiac once belonged to his late father, Donald Billings, a longtime Oak Bluffs firefighter. It has been in the family for more than 40 years.
Will deBettencourt restored the 1931 Ford Model A Roadster that belonged to his late father, William (Bink) deBettencourt.
Will deBettencourt restored the 1931 Ford Model A Roadster that belonged to his late father, William (Bink) deBettencourt.
1931 Roadster belonged to William deBettencourt, who owned Bink's Auto in Oak Bluffs.
1931 Roadster belonged to William deBettencourt, who owned Bink's Auto in Oak Bluffs.
Joshua Alwardt of Oak Bluffs and his 1992 Mustang GT with a Coyote 5.0 motor.
Joshua Alwardt of Oak Bluffs and his 1992 Mustang GT with a Coyote 5.0 motor.
Dick Pratt is the emcee for annual event.
Dick Pratt is the emcee for annual event.
Aquinnah fire chief Simon Bollin poses with town fire truck.
Aquinnah fire chief Simon Bollin poses with town fire truck.
While car show featured many classic cars, Aquinnah fire truck was brand new: it arrived in August.
While car show featured many classic cars, Aquinnah fire truck was brand new: it arrived in August.
Richie Giordano and his 1956 Chevy Nomad.
Richie Giordano and his 1956 Chevy Nomad.
Behind the wheel of 1956 Chevy Nomad.
Behind the wheel of 1956 Chevy Nomad.
Cars of all colors were on display at regional high school.
Cars of all colors were on display at regional high school.
Beauty in the details.
Beauty in the details.
Annual event is fundrasier for Fallen Firefighters Fund.
Annual event is fundrasier for Fallen Firefighters Fund.
Joseph E. Sollitto Jr.'s 1933 Ford Standard.
Joseph E. Sollitto Jr.'s 1933 Ford Standard.
Dozens of classic cars rolled onto the grounds of Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Monday for the Tisbury Fire Department's annual classic car show. The event is a fundraiser for the Fallen Firefighters Fund.
Cars on display ranged from Joe Sollitto's 1933 Ford to the Aquinnah Fire Department's brand new truck.
Several of the cars represented Island legacies that weave together vintage vehicles and fire departments. Will deBettencourt was on hand with the 1931 Ford Model A Roadster he restored. The Roadster belonged to Mr. deBettencourt's late father, William (Bink) deBettencourt, a volunteer Oak Bluffs firefighter and the owner of Bink's Auto.
David Billings arrived with his 1956 blue Pontiac Star Chief, which won best in show. The car once belonged to his late father, Donald Billings, a longtime member of the Oak Bluffs fire department. Mr. Billings and his friend Billy Norton had a hand in acquiring the fire department's original 1929 Maxim fire engine and creating a fire museum.
Viewer's Choice
First place: Richie Giordano, 1956 Chevy Nomad
Second place: William deBettencourt, 1931 Ford Roadster
Third place: Michael Rotondo, 1960 Volvo
Top Truck, sponsored by Island Energy:
Richie Olson, 1938 Ford pickup truck
Best in Show:
David Billings, 1956 Pontiac Star Chief