Nice Old Cars

Car Show photos from Southern Alberta

2022 Car shows

Glendeer A & W – Sep 30, 2022 – 57 photos

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The organized car show season for this year wrapped up with a beautiful night and a packed house at Cruising at the Junction. The season started with Spring Thaw at Heritage Park five months ago, and it was a summer full of wonderful shows. There were 145 weekend shows in southern Alberta and dozens more cruises and weeknight shows. Thanks for reading over the past five months. … [Read more...] about Glendeer A & W – Sep 30, 2022 – 57 photos

New Horizon mall – Sep 28, 2022 – 31 photos

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Wild Wednesday at the New Horizon mall was wilder than usual tonight. It was packed to the rafters with a full house of cars and it was also the scene of a wedding. Harold and and his beautiful bride Claudia got hitched and were driven away into wedded bliss in a white 59 Cadillac.  As car show season fades off into the sunset, thanks to everyone involved in organizing … [Read more...] about New Horizon mall – Sep 28, 2022 – 31 photos

High River – Sep 25, 2022 – 165 photos

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With the beautiful weather and over one thousand classic vehicles, the Brian Chipchase Sr Memorial show was a fitting grand finale to a fabulous car show season. The first photo shows one of my favourites, a very rare 62 Buick Skylark 2-door hardtop, and just as delightful were the owners, Stephen and Hannah, who I enjoyed chatting with. Thanks to River City Classics for this … [Read more...] about High River – Sep 25, 2022 – 165 photos

Thank you to car owners and show organizers for a great 2022 season – 114 photos

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This Sunday is the big show in High River, and we have a few more week night shows, but I wanted to post this while lots of people were still reading. 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 go up against formidable odds to pull these shows together. It was the first normal season … [Read more...] about Thank you to car owners and show organizers for a great 2022 season – 114 photos

Calgary Rides and Rods – Aug 21, 2022 – 38 photos

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I arrived late to this show, but just in time to see Elvis and the pinup ladies. My friend Alessandro Votta has become a very popular Elvis Tribute Artist, and I'm thrilled to say that I met him on the "ground floor." His first time out with the 63 Cadillac and dressed up as Elvis was back in 2019 at the Alley Katz show in Calgary. Coincidentally, I also met the charming pinup … [Read more...] about Calgary Rides and Rods – Aug 21, 2022 – 38 photos

Chestermere – Aug 21, 2022 – 132 photos

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Bill and his dog Gus were relaxing in a shady spot under a handsome elm tree. The attractive pin-up ladies were making their rounds with 50/50 tickets. John's familiar voice was coming through the speakers. Everybody was smiling and happy to be back at the Chestermere Show and Shine. I saw a lot of cars which were out for the first time this year, as well as a lot of friendly, … [Read more...] about Chestermere – Aug 21, 2022 – 132 photos

Standard – Aug 13, 2022 – 53 photos

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The village of Standard was celebrating its 100th anniversary and there was lots going on, including a car show that I would describe as "quality over quantity." Yes, it was a small show but many of these amazing vehicles will never be seen at any other shows. As an old farmer myself, I enjoyed seeing the vintage machinery display and the threshing demonstration. It was a hot, … [Read more...] about Standard – Aug 13, 2022 – 53 photos