HILLSDALE—Not many 6-year-olds get to rock out in a vintage 1974 DeTomaso Pantera, let alone get a poster of themselves at the wheel, but young Wyatt of Westwood has made that leap.
Wyatt and his folks attended Hillsdale Free Public Library’s inaugural Collectible Car Fair for Kids and Teens on Sept. 8, which invited families, kids, and teens to explore a unique display of automotive history. Organized by the library and Burton Hall’s Drivin’ News, the event showcased 30 milestone cars from the 19th and 20th centuries, offering a hands-on experience for attendees to learn about way-iconic vehicles.
Library “director of fun” Dave Franz tells Pascack Press that Wyatt was one of more than 50 children who completed a car facts history scavenger hunt. Every child who completed the quiz received a poster of themselves with the car of their choice. Franz printed the keepsake posters on HFPL’s large-format printer, which is available to the public.
Wyatt’s dad, Kevin, tells Pascack Press this was Wyatt’s first car show—and certainly not his last. “He was thrilled. He’s starting down that road of cars.”
