🔥🤩The Sweetheart City Car Show once again delivered an unforgettable celebration of automotive history, and the Pre-1950 category was nothing short of spectacular. These early classics represent the golden age of American motoring — elegant designs, groundbreaking engineering, and pure passion from their owners.
This year’s top honors went to three outstanding vehicles that turned heads all day long. While every pre-war and early post-war car at the show was special, these three stood above the rest.
🥇1st Place: Joe Pirrone’s Rare 1932 Oldsmobile Sport Coupe
Taking the top trophy in the Pre-1950 category was Joe Pirrone’s stunning 1932 Oldsmobile Sport Coupe. This isn’t just any pre-war Olds — it’s one of only 420 examples ever built with the highly desirable dual side mounts and beautiful wood-spoke wheels.
Joe’s car is a true time capsule that also showcases serious innovation for its era. The 1932 Oldsmobile is widely recognized as one of the first production cars to feature an automatic choke. Before this advancement, drivers had to manually pull a choke knob to start a cold engine — a finicky process that often required patience and skill. Oldsmobile’s automatic choke made cold starts dramatically easier and more reliable, a feature that would eventually become standard across the industry. Joe’s beautifully preserved Sport Coupe proudly carries that pioneering spirit while turning heads with its elegant lines and rare factory options.
Be sure to scroll through the gallery below — we captured several beautiful photos of this magnificent 1932 Oldsmobile so you can appreciate every curve, every detail, and that gorgeous wood-spoke wheel package.
🥈2nd Place: Jeff Brooks’ 1937 Dodge Coupe
Jeff Brooks earned a well-deserved second place with his sharp 1937 Dodge Coupe. This pro-street hot rod combines classic styling with serious performance upgrades, including a blown 383 stroker engine and a narrowed Ford 9-inch rear end. Finished in striking white with blue flames, it’s a head-turning blend of old-school cool and modern muscle.
🥉3rd Place: Mike Rockwell’s 1947 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan
Rounding out the podium was Mike Rockwell’s 1947 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan. This is a true custom — a heavily modified Kustom that’s been continuously updated over the years. Mike has poured countless hours into keeping the car fresh and on-trend, proving that classic cars can evolve while still honoring their roots. As Mike puts it, every winter he finds something new to improve — and it shows.
Congratulations to Joe Pirrone, Jeff Brooks, and Mike Rockwell on their outstanding Pre-1950 category wins! Your cars represent the very best of early automotive craftsmanship and passion.
A huge thank you to everyone who brought out their beautiful pre-1950 vehicles and helped make this year’s Sweetheart City Car Show such a success. These machines aren’t just cars — they’re rolling pieces of history, and we’re grateful to see them preserved and celebrated.
