2024 car shows

This show was my second stop on Saturday's triple header. After leaving the European show, I was heading to Vulcan but made a quick stop at the Alberta Mustang Auto Club's all-Ford Presidential show. I'm glad I stopped in because I saw Roger's all-original 68 Mustang. This was your basic Mustang with a 200 cubic inch six cylinder and sporting a 3-speed standard transmission. … [Read more...] about Calgary – Presidential Show and Shine – Jul 20, 2024 – 21 photos

After a busy weekend of car shows, I'm slowly getting caught up on posting photos. This was a first show for the folks at C.R. Techniques and Chinook Auto Upholstery. While not a big show, it was a nice turnout with a good mix of vehicles on a scorching hot day in Calgary. … [Read more...] about Calgary – Show Your Ride – Jul 21, 2024 – 35 photos

It was a gorgeous, sunny day with beautiful classic cars on Vulcan's main street. When I stopped at the registration table, they had 106 vehicles registered. I enjoyed talking with many of the car owners including Ken with his 67 Mustang who bought the car brand new in 1967.    … [Read more...] about Vulcan – Jul 20, 2024 – 104 photos

The European show displayed some rare and seldom-seen classic vehicles including the 1954 Pegaso which was manufactured in Spain. It was considered the fastest car in the world at the time of production. Congratulations to my friend Peter who was out for the first time ever with his 1986 Fiat X1/9 and won "Best in Class." The 1953 Siata was a car I had never heard of before … [Read more...] about Calgary-European Classic Car Meet – Jul 20, 2024 – 58 photos

Street Wheelers Street Machine weekend in Lethbridge was truly amazing. There were hundreds of vehicles on display at the beautiful Galt Gardens location. Car owners came from long distances to share their treasured showpieces with us. … [Read more...] about Lethbridge – Jul 14, 2024 – 183 photos

It was top-down weather at the Triwood Community's Stampede breakfast and car show. With the nice weather, the turnout of people to enjoy the festivities was overwhelming. In addition to the car show, there was a live band, kids activities, and the aforementioned pancake breakfast.  … [Read more...] about Calgary – Triwood Community – Jul 7, 2024 – 47 photos

When I arrived at KMS Tools in Red Deer, the turnout was so large that classic vehicles were spilling out into the street and ditches surrounding the KMS store. It was a beautiful day with sunshine, no wind, and no threat of rain.  … [Read more...] about Red Deer – KMS Tools – Jul 6, 2024 – 114 photos

The Calgary Stampede was serving free food at the “Breakfast in the Afternoon” event at New Horizon mall on the northern outskirts of Calgary. The band was playing country and western tunes, a trick roper was entertaining the kids, and the line-ups for free food snaked around the entire parking lot. I was delighted with all the classic vehicles in attendance including the … [Read more...] about New Horizon Mall Stampede Show – Jul 5, 2024 – 59 photos

It's always fascinating to see a vehicle making its debut at a car show after the owner has spent years restoring it. At Sundre's show, Brandon was proudly displaying his 1959 International after many years of meticulous work and what a fantastic truck he now has. He completed restoration work only three days ago. Thanks to the West Country Cruisers for a fabulous show.  … [Read more...] about Sundre – Jun 30, 2024 – 129 photos

The Iron Indians held an outstanding show at the military museum for Pontiacs, Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Cadillacs, and GMC trucks. The show featured four very rare Buick GSXs. There were only 44 GSXs manufactured in 1972. Out of the 44 only 2 possess a Stage 1 455 cubic inch engine with a four-speed manual transmission and it is pictured below(the red one).  … [Read more...] about Calgary – Iron Indians – Jun 23, 2024 – 120 photos

It was a wonderful day in Carseland for classic car fans, and the vintage tractors were an attraction for old farmers like me. The beautiful summer weather brought out a lot of nice vehicles including Paul and Marjorie's 55 Packard Caribbean which was looking spectacular with the top down.  … [Read more...] about Carseland – Jun 22, 2024 – 100 photos

After spending the morning at the Fort MacLeod show, I high-tailed it over to Nanton where I managed to catch the tail-end of the Chinook Country Cruisers car show at the ball diamonds.  … [Read more...] about Nanton – Jun 15, 2024 – 23 photos

Historic main street in Fort MacLeod is the perfect setting for a classic car show. There were some beautiful classics which I hadn't seen before including the 1931 REO and a 1926 Buick. The nice weather resulted in a good turnout of vehicles and spectators. Thank you to the Fort MacLeod Checkmates Car Club for a tremendous show.    … [Read more...] about Fort MacLeod – Jun 15, 2024 – 132 photos

I'm coming to the realization that some of the best "car show food" is served up at the senior's homes. Today, at Aspen Heights Retirement Residence, we enjoyed bratwurst, burgers, chicken wings, corn on the cob, pasta salad, cake and pop. As you can see in the photos, the line-up for the food was lengthy. Thanks to the car owners who brought their vehicles out for the seniors … [Read more...] about Calgary – Aspen Heights Retirement Residence – Jun 14, 2024 – 22 photos