Classic Car Adventures

Bought for $500, the dash and seats weren’t cracked–only the gas tank. Spring Thaw participant, John Chattin-McNichols found himself a craigslist bargain in this 1967 Volvo 144S.

As an organizer of the Spring Thaw, the days of planning, preparing, and participating merge together into one blur and my experience becomes very different from a participant’s. There are moments over the three days, however, that make me realize why I love classic cars and why its important for people to get out and drive them.

Another Spring Thaw is in the books, wrapping up with a romp over the Duffy Lake road to Squamish. A few snow flakes couldn’t dampen the spirits of the drivers, as the scenery and winding road stretched out ahead. Andrew Snucins braved the cold high-altitude temperatures for several hours to catch some more great photos.

Day 2 of the 2010 Spring Thaw is now in the bag, with participants driving through some of the most scenic parts of Okanagan wine country from Osoyoos to Sun Peaks Ski Resort. Photographer, Andrew Snucins, was there to catch the action…

The 2010 edition of the Spring Thaw Classic Car Adventure started out as a cold, drizzly affair, but that didn’t deter 60 classic cars from turning up in Hope, BC for registration and the official start. This year’s participants brought an amazing assortment of machinery – everything from a V8-swapped MGA work-in-progress, to a gorgeous [...]

Bleed the brakes, fettle the carb, adjust your valve clearances…it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Entries are now open for the 2010 Spring Thaw Classic Car Adventure!

A big thanks to Steve Malins and Larry Sutton from the Vancouver Mini Club, who have written a couple of stories about the 2009 Spring Thaw Adventure for the club’s “Mini Scooper” newsletter. We’ve reprinted their stories for you below! Spring Thaw Classic Car Adventure 2009 by Steve Malins I must admit I’m a little [...]