WNBP's "Cruisin' the '50s" Car Show Returns to Newburyport Aug. 13

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. - July 23, 2015 - PRLog -- Enjoy classic cars, classic 1960s  music, and a friendly British Invasion in downtown Newburyport at the 4^th Annual "Cruisin' the '50s,"  a free festival on Thursday, August 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by "The Legends" WNBP Radio, St. Jean's Credit Union, and the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, this annual event brings car enthusiasts, lovers of design, and families to stroll streets lined with more than 200 hand-selected vehicles and closed for pedestrians only. ]

Visitors can get up close to inspect classic cars from across New England on State, Pleasant, State, Unicorn, and Inn Streets along with the Harris Street Parking Lot and the Patrick Tracy Square.  The rain date is Aug. 20, 2015.

"We are in our fourth year and really have the rhythm down to make this a first-class celebration," explains Carl Strube, general manager and co-owner of WNBP. "We will have dancing in Market Square and  a free outdoor concert by The Transistors, who are back by popular demand, as well as a live on-air broadcast by WNBP."  Local retailers, restaurants, businesses, and galleries are offering promotions for the event.

The 2015 car show will feature a theme of "The British Are Coming, The British Are Coming" in Patrick Tracy Square, where anglophiles and patriots can swoon over the exquisite craftsmanship of roadsters, sports cars and Jeeps from manufacturers like  MG, Bentley, Triumph, Jaguar, and Sunbeam Tiger.

Some of the other activities include:

The Institution for Savings will feature "Woodies," wood-paneled show cars from the 1930s through the early 1950s, in their parking lot.  A favorite among surfers on the left coast, these woody wagons gained popularity nationwide - with or without a surf board.
This year, the show will have a collection of vintage motorcycles, from such favorite makers as Indian and Harley Davidson on display.
MK Benatti Jewelers, located at 1 State Street, will feature the "jewel" of the show with a rare classic car on display courtesy of the Owls Head Transportation Museum in Maine.
Inn Street will host a variety of micro and mini cars, proving that good things do come in small packages.

"Take a road trip to the past with these beauties," said Wes Pettengill, who serves as curator of Cruisin' the '50s and host of WNBP Radio's "Calling All Cars" program. "We scour New England to find and invite the finest American and European automobiles, motorcycles, rare and obscure cars from the 1940s through 1960s so you can view the vehicles and share your own stories with friends and family," he said.

Ann Ormond, President of the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, noted that this event is a boon to the local economy that not only appeals to tourists but also to residents. "Walking down the streets viewing the range of impeccable cars, hearing classic music, dancing, shopping, dining... Cruisin' the '50s is a fantastic way to spend a summer night in our historic seaport," she said.

For more information about Cruisin' the '50s, please visit www.wnbp.com and www.newburyportchamber.org (https://email12.secureserver.net/2014%20Cruisin%20the%205...).

Please note: Classic car participation is by invitation andpre-registration only. For participant information, contact car coordinator Wes Pettengill at 978-465-3140.

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About Port Broadcasting, LLC

WNBP AM 1450 and FM 106.1 has been serving the Greater Newburyport area since 1957. In March 2009, locally owned and operated Port Broadcasting, LLC, purchased the station from Westport Communications and implemented a Legendary Songs by Legendary Singers format with mission to serve the community and keep radio local. Port Broadcasting acquired local radio station AM 1220 The Legends in Sanford, ME, in October 2012. It entered into an agreement on April 14, 2015 with Aruba Capital, LLC to oversee the programming and advertising sales for WXEX FM 92.1 and WXEX AM 1540. The stations can be heard on AM, FM and streaming worldwide on the Internet at www.WNBP.com (https://email12.secureserver.net/www.WNBP.com).

St. Jean's Credit Union is Massachusetts first credit union and has been proudly serving more than 14,000 members throughout the North Shore for more than 100 years. Located in Newburyport, Salem, Lynn, and Revere, St. Jean's is a full service financial institution with products and services to fit all of your financial needs, including auto loans, mortgages and home equity loans. To learn more about St. Jean's Credit Union, call 978-462-2771 or visit them online at www.stjeanscu.com (https://email12.secureserver.net/2014%20Cruisin%20the%2050s/www.stjeanscu.com).

The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a leading advocate for sound, balanced economic development in the greater Newburyport region. As a vital organization that represents the diverse interests of more than 760 members from many different business sectors and locations, the Chamber speaks as a collective voice on issues that impact business, the economy, and the community as a whole. For more information, please visit www.newburyportchamber.org.