For Joanne Carpino, Sawyer Motors' Best Little Car Show is bringing back memories of her late husband Lou. He never got the chance to show off his 1967 Chevy Camaro, but on Sunday, she carried on his legacy.

“This was the last project he did. It just gives me a lot of joy. And I know he is smiling from up above knowing people appreciate the work he did to restore it," Carpino said.

Fifteen thousand car enthusiasts enjoyed Lou's work and 700 other cars that rolled into the show in Saugerties.  

“Hopefully this generation of cars stays around for a while,” said Bob Page, owner of a 1956 Chexy 210.

“We love doing it. We love what they bring up, back in that era," said Jim Bracco, owner of a 1948 F6 Truck and 1949 Ford 41 Truck.

Not only is this event lots of fun for the people attending, but most of the money will also be donated to local charities. 

“This year, I hope to give back over $42,000,” said Bob Siracusano, owner of Sawyer Motors.

Siracusano says the goal for next year is to expand to be bigger and better, so they can help more people across the region.