Dancing with the Cars Charity Preview Sets the Stage for a Strong and Successful Pittsburgh Auto Show

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) is wrapping up a strong and successful presence at the Pittsburgh International Auto Show, which opened Thursday, February 12, with the return of the Dancing with the Cars charity preview at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

The Charity Preview, presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Foundation, benefited PVGP Charities and set the tone for the weekend. Mayor Corey O’Connor cut the ribbon to officially open the show, launching an evening of dining and dancing among the newest vehicles on display. The renewed partnership between the two organizations, which began in 2014, once again highlighted their shared passion for the automobile and their commitment to producing Pittsburgh’s two premier automotive events. PVGP Executive Director Dan DelBianco noted the excitement of returning as the charity partner, while Foundation President Marcus Smail praised the continued collaboration and strong turnout.

Throughout the weekend, the PVGP booth captured the spirit of vintage racing with a 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite owned and raced by James Molnar of West Mifflin and a 1964 Triumph Spitfire campaigned by Josh Hartman of Pittsburgh, a frequent visitor to the Helltown Winners Circle at the Grand Prix. The display gave Auto Show attendees a close-up look at the authentic race cars that compete on the streets of Schenley Park each summer, as they plan to race through Schenley Park July 18/19.

Hahn Auto Restoration further elevated the exhibit with two iconic Jaguars — a 1951 Jaguar XK120 and a 1968 Jaguar E-Type — building anticipation for Jaguar as the 2026 Marque of the Year and the host site for the International Jaguar Festival. Together, the cars, the charity preview, and the strong community support made for a memorable and impactful Auto Show weekend as the PVGP looks ahead to its racing season.