Nearly 18 months after the Palisades Fire left a trail of destruction across one of Los Angeles' most affluent neighborhoods, Pacific Palisades is preparing to host its first major car show since the disaster in an effort to help revive the battered community.The inaugural Pacific Palisades Motor Classic will take over the Palisades Village Green on Saturday, bringing more than 200 curated vehicles and an expected crowd of 3,000 people to a neighborhood still recovering from the catastrophic January 2025 wildfire.Illustration for the Pacific Palisades Motor Classic car show. Instagram/palimotorclassicFirefighters battle the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe blaze scorched 23,448 acres and destroyed more than 6,800 structures, making it one of the most destructive fires in California history.Honors including Best in Show, Best Porsche, Best European Car, Best Japanese Car, Best American Car and Best Automotive Curiosity.AdvertisementAdvertisementMore than a year later, burned and damaged properties remain a common sight throughout Pacific Palisades as residents continue the long rebuilding process.Organizer David O'Connell, a Pacific Palisades resident, said the event is about more than showcasing rare and exotic automobiles.Two fire-damaged cars, a sports car and a van, sit on a roadside next to scorched trees at sunset. Instagram/palimotorclassicInstagram/palimotorclassic"There's a light at the end of the tunnel. The show is sort of a means of bringing people back to town, generating awareness for the town, and creating commerce for the town. And just getting ourselves back on the map. We've had a hell of a year," O'Connell told Road & Track.The free public event is designed to draw visitors back into the community, support local businesses and generate funds for the Lowe Family YMCA, which is rebuilding following the fire.Proceeds from vehicle entries, sponsorships and vendor participation will be donated to the organization.Black Porsche with the number 24 on its side. Instagram/palimotorclassicA gold Porsche drives down a sunny street lined with palm trees. Instagram/palimotorclassicAdvertisementAdvertisement"It's open to the public because it's important that we have warm bodies in the streets as well. We don't just want cars. We also need a lot of people to come kick tires, have fun, and do their thing," O'Connell said.Running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the six-hour event will feature a broad mix of vehicles, including vintage classics, European sports cars, exotic supercars and emerging electric vehicle technology.Organizers describe the show as both a celebration of California car culture and a community fundraiser tied directly to Pacific Palisades' recovery.A main-stage awards ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m., with honors including Best in Show, Best Porsche, Best European Car, Best Japanese Car, Best American Car and Best Automotive Curiosity.A helicopter drops water on the Palisades Fire near the Sullivan Canyon area of Los Angeles. Bloomberg via Getty ImagesIllustration of a retro-style poster advertising the Pacific Palisades Motor Classic on June 13th, 2026Vehicle entries cost $125, while a VIP hospitality package, including shaded seating, food and beverages, hospitality tent access and premium awards viewing, is also priced at $125.A combined entry and VIP package is available for $240.