The 2023 season in review The NiceOldcars calendar started out with 193 shows in Southern Alberta. That doesn't count all the weekly shows which would add 100+ to the schedule. The 2022 calendar had 145 shows. Viewership to this website was well over 200,000 and is up 75% over last year. As you can observe on the graph, as the season winds down so does the … [Read more...] about Over 200,000 views
Thank you to all car owners and show organizers for a great 2023 season – 120 photos
I would like to extend a big thank you to all the car owners who display their vehicles for us to admire, and to all the organizers who must surmount difficult hurdles to pull these shows together. I was fortunate enough to attend 66 shows this summer. Below are the photos I’ve taken of car owners with their cars. … [Read more...] about Thank you to all car owners and show organizers for a great 2023 season – 120 photos
Calgary – West Hillhurst – Sep 16, 2023 – 56 photos
Attending this show was like going home for me. For 15 years I lived across the street from the West Hillhurst Community Centre and spent a lot of time in the field which hosted today's car show. It was a carnival-like atmosphere on this beautiful autumn day with a juggler, a girl on stilts, a live band, kids activities, vendors and food trucks. The first photo features Dick … [Read more...] about Calgary – West Hillhurst – Sep 16, 2023 – 56 photos
An early happy birthday to Dick Besler as he approaches 90
Car show season is almost over, but if you see Dick, wish him a happy birthday. You probably recognize his 48 DeSoto but lately he's been attending shows with the 74 Dodge Dart Special Edition while the DeSoto undergoes some repairs. I've been seeing and talking with Dick at car shows since I started attending them a few years ago. Today he was at the West Hillhurst show in … [Read more...] about An early happy birthday to Dick Besler as he approaches 90
Calgary – Wheels for Wags – Sep 9, 2023 – 21 photos
A car show for a good cause. It was organized by BARC'S Rescue and held at Pacific Place mall in northeast Calgary. … [Read more...] about Calgary – Wheels for Wags – Sep 9, 2023 – 21 photos
Cochrane Fall Colours – Sep 10, 2023 – 174 photos
This is more than a car show, it's a remarkable event in the beautiful setting of historic downtown Cochrane. There is excellent live music, McKay's ice cream, dozens of friendly dogs, and a sizeable turnout of classic vehicles. I even enjoyed listening to the random piano players who sat down at the old piano on the veranda of the Rockyview Hotel. The Cochrane Classic Car Club … [Read more...] about Cochrane Fall Colours – Sep 10, 2023 – 174 photos
Calgary Dalhousie – Sep 9, 2023 – 111 photos
It was a great day for a car show at the Dalhousie Community Centre with many remarkable classic vehicles to admire. Kelly was showing her 63 Acadian Beaumont convertible for the first time. … [Read more...] about Calgary Dalhousie – Sep 9, 2023 – 111 photos
Penhold – Sep 8, 2023 – 50 photos
The beautiful weather and remarkable vehicles brought out a huge crowd for the Penhold Fall Festival's car show. I had an enjoyable time and saw a lot of vehicles which I had never laid eyes on previously, including Dave's 58 Buick Century. … [Read more...] about Penhold – Sep 8, 2023 – 50 photos
Chestermere – Sep 5, 2023 – 28 photos
I hadn't attended a Chestermere show since the first one of the season way back in May, but I definitely chose the right time to return because Dick Nyrose was there with his 53 Olds Ninety-Eight which is one of my all-time favourite cars. As a bonus, Marty Matthews showed up for the first time with his spectacular 65 Buick Riviera. Below are the "nice old cars" from the show. … [Read more...] about Chestermere – Sep 5, 2023 – 28 photos
Gull Lake – Sep 3, 2023 – 66 photos
The final month of car show season is here and I got started by attending this wonderful show in Gull Lake which is held in conjunction with the community's famous pancake breakfast. I arrived a bit late and some vehicles had already departed, but I still managed to see some amazing cars including the amazing 1960 DeSoto Adventurer. What surprises me is that the slate of … [Read more...] about Gull Lake – Sep 3, 2023 – 66 photos