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Fifth Avenue Auto Showcase

Join us for the 5th Annual Fifth Avenue Auto Showcase (FAAS) on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from 11:00am to 4:00pm and get up close and personal with some of the most iconic automobiles in history! This free to view event will feature 150+ high-performance automobiles along Fifth Avenue between E and L Street, ranging from the traditional classics to the lavish contemporary luxury vehicles.   Think your hot wheels are worthy of winning Best in Class, or even Best of Show? Show off your ride and register your car/motorcycle! Entries for the 2013 event will open soon, so be sure to check back regularly for updates!   Joining us as a guest? This family-friendly event is free to view and open to public! Spend a day in the Gaslamp Quarter, taking in the breathtaking views of stunning automobiles along Fifth Avenue while exploring the district's unique shops and galleries or enjoy a delicious meal on a Gaslamp open-air patio. We suggest parking at: Westfield Horton Plaza (three hours of free parking with validation - self-service kiosks located throughout Westfield Horton Plaza) 324 Horton Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 Or find reasonable parking rates within walking distance to the show at the Park-It-On-Market or 6th & K Parkade parking structures: Park-It-On-Market 614 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101 6th & K Parkade 298 6th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 CLICK HERE to visit our guide on location and directions to the Gaslamp Quarter.

Special thanks to our 2012 Fifth Avenue Auto Showcase Sponsors and Partners:

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2012 WINNERS!

Winner of People's Choice:
Jesus Casillas and his 1964 Cadillac Eldorado

Winner of Best of Show:
Milton Karahadian and his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Best in Class (Ferrari Owners Club - San Diego Region):
First Place: Gary Peterson, Ferrari F355
Second Place: Ron & Tina Tinkham, 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB
Third Place: Dave & Elaine Darwin, Ferrari California

Best in Class (La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and La Jolla Motor Car Classic at the Concours):
First Place: Paul Emple, 1930 Minerva Drophead
Second Place: Richard Schauer, 1934 Packard 4-Door Sedan
Third Place: Craig Wright, Ford GT

Best in Class (CCCA & American Legends):
First Place: John Ellison, 1958 Ford Fairlane 500
Second Place: Warren Reidel, 1960 Ford Thunderbird
Third Place: Art Beach, 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

Best in Class (High Octane Alley - Exotics & Detroit Muscle):
First Place: Dave & Cindy Keetch, 1967 Pontiac GTO
Second Place: John Erdman, 1965 Pontiac GTO
Third Place: Dave & Donna Hester, 2009 Dodge Challenger Hennessey SRT550 Supercharged

Best in Class (Mopar Club of San Diego):
First Place: Milton Karahadian, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Second Place: Harvey & Tolly Williamson, 1948 Plymouth Club Coupe
Third Place: Ben Giangiulio, 1963 Plymouth Fury

Best in Class (Special Interest):
First Place: Jess & Sharon VanDeventer, 1932 Ford Roadster
Second Place: Dana Hinkle, 1932 Ford Truck aka “Gold Rush”
Third Place: Michael Pifat, 1994 Toyota Top Secret Supra

 For additional information, please contact the Gaslamp Quarter Association office at

(619) 233-5227 or  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .