This past weekend I went down to the Casino in Cloverdale for the Totem T-Bird Cruise In and it is a really good location for a car show.
Lots of parking for both show cars and the public and some great restaurants very close by. I saw lots of neighbours’ cars on hand, as I live close by.
One car I had not seen yet was Don Reynolds’ Custom second-generation T-Bird with wild paint and interior. There were lots of T-birds, but only this one had been featured in Rod and Custom Magazine.
Ron Allegretto showed up with his red two-door hardtop 1965 GT and he has the full pull to choose from, also owning a 1965 convertible GTO and a 1965 two-door post GTO.
The BC Vintage Truck Museum had two trucks on display as they are located on the Cloverdale Fairgrounds right next to the Casino and Horse Race track. Randy Harris had his 1966 Cadillac Limousine — as big as a truck — that was bought new in Toronto for Corporate Livery Service. Weighing a hefty 5,620 pounds, she will still do zero-60 m.p.h. in 10 seconds.
At 8.9 m.p.g., she only gets 192 miles per tank — but does so with such panache!
This weekend, I am hoping to be stateside at the Vintage Car races at Seattle’s Pacific International Raceway. With the wealthy car enthusiasts in Seattle, you never know what amazing cars will come out to race.
At Waterfront Park on the North Shore, the BC Corvette Club will put on a Corvette-only show and just down the way at the Shipbuilders Square the Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society is hosting a car show. The
GVMPS inducts people from all types of motorsport in B.C. and every fall the induction is open to all gearheads to see the rich heritage of motorsport we have in B.C. If you are into cars but live downtown, you can SeaBus over to North Vancouver and back … then take the SkyTrain to Duecks show downtown … a win-win for all … and take a kid with you.
1977 Ford Thunderbird.
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Friday, July 4
WHAT: Old Fashioned 4th Show & Shine
WHEN: 8 a.m. — 3 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free
REGISTRATION: 8 a.m. —
11 a.m. $10 entry fee. All classes of vehicles accepted including trucks and motorcycles. Judging 1 — 2 p.m. Pre-registration by phone 360-332-6484.
WHERE: 435 Martin Street, Blaine
INFO: 360-332-6484 Carroll, 360-332-8311 Ex 0 Cheryl vic@cityofblaine.com
WEBSITE: http://www.blainechamber.com/events
Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6
WHAT: BC Big Rig Weekend Big Rig Show ’n’ Shine, Antiques, Tow Trucks and more!
WHEN: Saturday 9 a.m. —
11 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. — 2 p.m.
ADMISSION: Admission: $5 Kids 12 and under are FREE
SHOW: Largest Big Rig Show ’n’ Shine & family weekend event in Western Canada, Live trucker’s band, over 70,000 square feet of indoor display area. Best Lights Competition starts Saturday night at dusk, face painting, balloons & tattoos for the Kids!
WHERE: Chilliwack Heritage Park, Lickman Road and the Trans-Canada Hwy., Chilliwack
INFO: 604-580-2092 |
john.protrucker@shaw.ca
WEBSITE: http://www.pro-truckermagazine.com
Saturday, July 5
WHAT: Princeton Main Street Show & Shine
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free
REGISTRATION: starts at 9 a.m. by donation Open to all vehicles.
Fundraiser for much needed medical equipment for Ridgewood Lodge or the Princeton Hospital
WHERE: Bridge Street and Vermilion Avenue
INFO: 250-295-6322
Saturday, July 5
WHAT: 8th Annual Pender Highlanders Show & Shine
WHEN: 11 a.m., with 10:30 a.m. parade from Browning Pub parking lot to Karl Hamson’s fields
ADMISSION: By donation
REGISTRATION: by donation, this is a social event (no prizes) Open to cars, trucks, motorcycles, and memorabilia. Pipe Band plays hourly during show.
WHERE: Karl Hamson’s fields (behind the Community Hall) Pender Island
INFO: Jim Dunlop 250 629-6523 pipemajor@shaw.ca
Sunday, July 6
WHAT: 14th Annual A&W Show N Shine for Parkinsons
WHEN: 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free
REGISTRATION: $20 per vehicle includes dash plaque, T-shirt, drivers goody bags, eligible for driver prizes and burger family awards. Highly suggest arriving early. Lot is full by 9 a.m. usually Open to all vehicles
WHERE: A&W Newton- 7330 King George Blvd., Surrey
INFO: info: 604-307-4565 AWCarshow@shaw.ca
WEBSITE: http://www.facebook.com/carshowforparkinsons
Sunday, July 6
WHAT: Woody’s on Brunette 8th annual Show N Shine
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free
REGISTRATION: 8 a.m. by Donation Open to all vehicles,
WHERE: 935 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
INFO: 604-939-1660/cell: 604-318-0924, or email:
shirleymcm60@yahoo.ca
WEBSITE: http://www.woodyspub.com
Sunday, July 6
WHAT: Dueck Downtown 2nd annual Car Show
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free! barbecue by donations. All proceeds go to Special Olympics
REGISTRATION: Free- all vintage vehicles welcome- email social.media@dueckgm.com to register
WHERE: Dueck Downtown 888 Terminal Ave
INFO: 604.675.7900 social.media@dueckgm.com
Row of T-birds for the Totem T-Bird Show N Shine in Cloverdale.
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Sunday, July 6
WHAT: BCCC Corvettes Only Show & Shine
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free
REGISTRATION: 9 a.m. $10 fee for Non-members Open to Corvettes only
WHERE: Waterfront Park in North Vancouver
INFO: 604-594-7510 sw3875@shaw.ca
WEBSITE: http://www.bccorvetteclub.ca
Sunday, July 6
WHAT: GVMPS Car Show at Shipbuilder’s Square Show ’n’ Shine Brought to you by the Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society North Vancouver
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free
REGISTRATION: Cars in by
10 a.m. Pre-registration required Music, gift certificates. Beautiful setting, bring your camera. Live music by the Tumble Weeds, Scotty Barret MC, mayor will hand out award to best car, MLAS on hand as well.
WHERE: Shipbuilders Square next to North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay
INFO: Sylvia Braddick at (604) 786-3702 or sbraddick@shaw.ca or Brian Pratt at (604) 298-1930 digneyinburnaby@gmail.com
Sunday, July 6
WHAT: The Golden Oldies 40th Show ’n’ Shine.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free
REGISTRATION: 8 a.m. till noon. $15. Open to all vehicles
WHERE: Williamson Park, Johnson Road, Port Alberni
INFO: 250 723-8344
bobandjane@shaw.ca
Sunday, July 6
WHAT: Vancouver Island Mustang Association Summer Spectacular Car Show
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free for spectators
REGISTRATION: Registration 9 a.m. to noon $15 per vehicle, Open Show, all makes and models welcome!
WHERE: 1767 Island Hwy., Victoria
Lower Field, in front of Bear Mountain Arena (Q Sports Centre)
INFO: Club Hotline: 250-881-1423 thevima@gmail.com
WEBSITE: http://www.vimustangs.ca
Sunday, July 6
WHAT: Burns Lake Show & Shine,
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free
REGISTRATION: 9 a.m., no charge, open to all makes and models, Poker Run and barbecue to follow (Free for participants).
WHERE: Burns Lake Spirit Square, Burns Lake
INFO: 250-692-5721 burnslakeclassiccars@hotmail.com
WEBSITE: http://www.burnslakeclassiccars.webs.com
Don Reynolds 1958 Thunderbird was painted inCalifornia at Lucky 7 Rod and Custom Coachworks and has been featured in Custom Rodder magazine.
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Competition
Saturday, July 5
WHAT: Agassiz Speedway ASA Late Model Sportsman Touring Series presented by Mertin’s Featuring Late Model Sportsman, Street Stock & Hornets
WHEN: Time Trials at 5:30 p.m.; Racing at 7 p.m.
ADMISSION: Adult — $17; Senior & Youth — $15; Child — $5; Six & Under — Free
WHERE: 5045 Cemetery Rd., Agassiz
INFO: 604-792-FAST
WEBSITE: http://www.agassizspeedway.com
WHAT: Merritt Speedway, dirt track, oval racing, night racing.
WHEN: Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. Time Trials: 5 p.m., racing 6 p.m.
ADMISSION: Adults, $10, seniors and students $6, children under 12 free with adult supervision.
WHERE: 8 km west of Merritt on Highway 8.
INFO: 250-315-0474.
msca1991@hotmail.com
WEBSITE: http://www.merrittspeedway.ca