Close to 10,000 people voted in the inaugural event. Votes were cast onsite at the Philadelphia Auto Show via four computer work stations located directly outside both of the displays. Voting was open every day of the Show, which parked at the Pennsylvania Convention Center January 19 to 27.

“Since its launch in 1964, Mustang has continued to inspire and excite driving enthusiasts throughout the world.  We were happy to participate in and win the first Philadelphia Auto Show Face-Off.  This win along with Mustang’s loyal following affirms our mission for Mustang – to produce the best,” said Wally Hagen, Regional Marketing Manager for Ford Motor Company.

The winning clubs of Mustang enthusiasts will not only receive bragging rights, but also $2,500 to have donated in their name to a local child-related 501(c)(3) charity of their choice and $1,000 to be divided between the clubs that supported the first-place display.

“This was a new addition to our long list of show features and it was a huge hit with attendees,” said Michael Gempp, Philadelphia Auto Show Director. “Hats off to our local Mustang enthusiasts who captured the title this year. It was neck and neck for awhile but they pulled ahead in the end. I would equally like to thank our Camaro enthusiasts for making it such an exciting, tight race. Both brands have such dedicated followers and we were honored to be able to incorporate them into our 2013 show.”

“Philadelphia, get ready, this year’s Auto Show is like nothing you have ever seen before,” said Michael Chapman, chairman of the 2013 Philadelphia Auto Show. “We’ll have vehicle rides climbing a 14-foot high, 35 degree mountain. We’ll have ride experiences that instantly personalize your experience and address you by name during your adventure. The list goes on. Increased interactivity between our guests and some of the best product the automotive industry has ever produced is a key highlight of this year’s show. The extensive list of vehicles that consumers will now be able to experience in motion at our event is our longest yet. Hats off to the manufacturers who are providing these one-of-a-kind opportunities for the people of the Delaware Valley.”

Outdoor Ride and Drive opportunities will be provided by:

-Cadillac

-Chevrolet/Buick/GMC

-Hyundai

-Kia

-Subaru

Click here to view details on each offering, including vehicles that will be available for test drives and location information.

Open to the public and a premiere event on the city’s social calendar, the Black Tie Tailgate is a charitable gala that annually kicks off the Philadelphia Auto Show with an evening of dining and dancing at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The 2013 event will take place on Friday, January 18th, from 7:00p.m. to 11:30p.m. Guests will enjoy a sneak peek of the display floor of the 2013 Philadelphia Auto Show while listening to the sounds of one of the region’s best dance bands. The menu will be designed by Stephen STARR Events, which brings its cuisine, service and experience of the wildly successful restaurants to the world of catering and special events. To learn more, click here.

Tickets to the 2013 Black Tie Tailgate will be available for purchase in the middle of November. Please check back for updates!

“This donation was made possible thanks to the generous support of our 2012 Black Tie Tailgate attendees, sponsors and individual contributions,” said Dominic M. Conicelli, president of the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation. “We have been working with the Development staff at Children’s Hospital for 26 years and this was by far our most successful event to date. With such a renowned pediatric institution sitting in our backyard, it is our obligation to support it. We will proudly continue to do so via our 2013 Black Tie Tailgate, which will again benefit the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.”