It's time to rev up your engines, car lovers. The Philadelphia Auto Show is back for nine days of "automotive-infused fun."
While some visitors may be at the show for purely recreational reasons, others come for practical purposes. According to officials with the Auto Show, half of the attendees buy a car in the next year.
Here's a guide to what you can expect if you plan on visiting.
When and where is the Auto Show?
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The Auto Show runs from Jan. 13 through Jan. 21 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center located at 12 and Arch Streets.
How much are tickets?
Tickets start at $20 for adults (ages 13-plus), $12 for children (ages 7-12), $25 for seniors (ages 62-plus) and $15 for military members with valid ID.
Children under the age of 6 are free with a ticketed adult and group discount tickets start at $15.
What is there to see?
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There are nearly 600 cars you can spend all day ogling at.
“The theme of this year’s Philadelphia Auto Show is 'Fueling Philly,' and that’s exactly what we are going to do,” said Jason Friedman of Colonial Nissan and chair of the 2024 Philadelphia Auto Show in a news release. “Whether it’s innovation, dreams, creativity, or future purchases, you name it and we are going to fuel it.”
Visitors can check out the latest developments from some of today's leading vehicle manufacturers. The elegant vehicles from Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Rolls-Royce will be featured in this year’s exotic vehicle display.
For the first time in the show's history, the 130,000-square-foot Custom Alley exhibit will be on display on the main floor featuring the latest in aftermarket customization. Additionally, a new off-road display has been added to "fuel even more creativity."
You will be able to ride along in some of the newest electric vehicles from Ford, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen on the 60,000-square-foot indoor track.
Back-in-the-Day Way will return where visitors can take a trip down memory lane and see vehicles from the past including a 1959 Chrysler 300E Convertible, 1965 Jaguar E Type, 1966 Lamborghini 400 2+2, and 1977 Datsun 280Z.
The Hollywood Rides Movie Cars display will also return showcasing iconic vehicles from the biggest television shows and movies. You can see the 1981 DeLorean Tour Car from "Back to the Future" and the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta from the original "The Fast and The Furious."
You can even check out some fake snow falling at one of the exhibits. And, you can even get behind the wheel of a race care simulator, just ask NBC10's Matt DeLucia.
The most expensive car at the show? That would be a purple Rolls Royce sitting at half a million dollars.
There are also various events scheduled throughout the week with special appearances.
For a full list of featured vehicles, show hours and other details, you can visit the Philadelphia Auto Show website.
Getting to the Auto Show by SEPTA?
SEPTA is offering those attending the Auto Show additional weekend service.
On Jan. 13, 14, 20 and 21, SEPTA will operate extra Regional Rails to supplement Saturday and Sunday schedules on the Chestnut Hill East, Fox Chase, Lansdale/Doylestown, Manayunk/Norristown, Media/Wawa, Paoli/Thorndale and Warminster Lines.
All trains stop at Jefferson Station which is located beneath the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
For real-time service updates, you can follow @SEPTA.
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