Classic Car Adventures

On your marks. Get set. GO! The entry period for the 2012 Spring Thaw Classic Car Adventure is officially now open!

The weather for today’s Thanksgiving Run was better suited for snorkels and flippers, but a bit of rain didn’t keep the diehard classic car owners at bay!

We’re itching to meet up with our Classic Car friends again, and thought a morning drive would fit the bill nicely. We’re keeping it casual and fun, and thought we’d add a twist to help give you some inspiration this summer.

With over 630 classic cars on display, the 2010 edition of the Vancouver All British Field Meet was one of the best yet. The first in the Classic Car Adventures video series, we check out a few of the highlights from the ABFM, including an AC Ace, 1934 Aston Martin Ulster, and a Jaguar E-Type.

One of the big local early-season events for classic car fans is the Vancouver All British Field Meet. This annual celebration of the British motorcar and motorbike is the largest of its kind in Western Canada, with more than 5,000 attendees and 600 vehicles displayed at the beautiful VanDusen Gardens on Saturday May 22. Hagerty Insurance will also be hosting a series of seminars called “Cars That Matter”.

If you haven’t seen it yet, Ted, Ross, and Co. at Wilkinson’s Automobilia have just launched a new website! They are a great supporter of all things fun and automotive, including our Spring Thaw Adventure, so please go check out their vast collection of books, art, and collectibles! www.eautomobilia.com

This is your Friday reminder to top up the fluids, fix that electrical fault, and drive out to Mission, BC for this weekend’s “Westwood 50” vintage races! Fifty years ago this month, Canada’s first dedicated road race course opened near Vancouver, and provided lots of world-class racing entertainment until real estate development took over in [...]