San Jose Car & Truck Show Supports Snyder Seniors

Posted on May 8, 2023 By Editor Neighborhood News, San Jose, San Marco, St. Nicholas

Dan Marks holds his Best of Show plaque alongside his winning 1959 Chrysler Saratoga sedan.

The 8th Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show, presented by Key Buick GMC Hyundai Genesis and North Florida Lincoln, was held April 1 at Dupont Station Shopping Center to the largest turnout of showgoers in the event’s history. The event surpassed the 100-car mark for the first time as 109 vehicles competed in 12 classes. The show netted a record $11,036 for the Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center, bringing its total to $60,160.

“Best show ever,’’ said Alma Ballard, show official and executive director/management agent of Family Housing Management Company. “The people. The amount of cars we had. The money that I know that we had raised. You can’t beat it.”

Bishop Erik Pohlmeier, making his first visit to the car show since being ordained the 11th bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine last July, was impressed with the scene.

San Jose Car and Truck Show officials Alma Ballard and Chris Brewer with Bishop Erik Pohlmeier of the Diocese of St. Augustine

“It’s amazing,’’ he said. “So many people out here. Cars of all kinds; it’s beautiful.’’

Dan Marks’ 1959 Saratoga sedan, with its unique swivel front seats, was named Best of Show.

“I enjoy bringing it to shows and letting others see the classic lines of big-fin cars,’’ he said. “Having showgoers sit and swivel themselves behind the steering wheel to feel the comfort and luxury of the Saratoga always brings smiles to their faces.’’