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Title: Went to the 2008 AmericanCarshow(with some pictures)...
Post by: ChargerSG on August 17, 2008, 04:03:42 AM
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Went to show pretty near in Uppsala(Sweden). Its a great show with things for the whole family (the 4 candyrains and firetrucks keep the kids happy) and its really well arranged. Where some Chargers and some other Mopars, it was a real mix with Us cars and it was a great day. I drove my 70 Charger(only one working :icon_smile_big:) and my wife did drove her Stang....


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Title: Re: Went to the 2008 AmericanCarshow(with some pictures)...
Post by: ChargerSG on August 17, 2008, 04:05:37 AM
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Some more... :cheers:


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Title: Re: Went to the 2008 AmericanCarshow(with some pictures)...
Post by: ChargerSG on August 17, 2008, 04:08:44 AM
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2 Gts, and my youngest son :icon_smile_big: That all, the weathers could been better but it was cloudy and a few drops but no rain.... :cheers:


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Title: Re: Went to the 2008 AmericanCarshow(with some pictures)...
Post by: CharcoalCharger on August 17, 2008, 07:31:32 AM
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I like the GTX :drool5:

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February For event information please call the corresponding number.
Feb 07-08 Corvette & HiPo Show & Swap
Puyallup, Wa. (360) 786-8844

Feb 07-08 RVSR Rod & Custom Show Show
Central Point, (541) 665-1553

Feb 13-15 Portland Rod & Custom Show Show
CANCELLED, (360) 225-0275

Feb 14-15 Early Bird Swap Meet
Puyallup, Wa. (253) 952-4385

Feb 14 PISRA's Have A Heart Valentine's Dance Open
Surrey, BC (604) 531-5139

Feb 27-01 Seattle Roadster Show Show
CANCELLED, (360) 225-0275

Feb 28-01 World Of Wheels Car Show/Auction Show
Abbotsford, BC (604) 514-2277

March For event information please call the corresponding number.
Mar 06-08 Portland Roadster Show Show
Portland, (503) 232-4567

Mar 14-15 Almost Spring Swap Meet
Puyallup, Wa. (360) 871-3733

Mar 27-28 Sun Valley Swap Meet
Vernon, BC (250) 308-4701

Mar 28 Model Car Mecca '08 Models
Surrey, BC (604) 942-0140

Mar 29 Spring SuperCar Swap Meet
White Rock, BC (604) 464-6195

Mar 29 Elites Leprechaun Daze Open
Bellingham, Wa. (360) 380-2733

April For event information please call the corresponding number.
Apr 03-05 Portland Swap Meet
Portland, Or. (503) 678-2100

Apr 12 Kamloops V.C.C. Easter Parade Stck/vintge
Kamloops, BC (250) 573-5740

Apr 12 Vancouver V.C.C. Easter Parade Vintage/ Antique
Vancouver, BC (604) 519-4627

Apr 12 Totem A&T Hyack Easter Parade Collector
New Westminster, BC (604) 734-7332

Apr 16 Java Hut Weekly Cruises Begin Open
Chilliwack, BC (604) 795-6353

Apr 18 Mt.Vernon Auto & Motorcycle Swap
Mt. Vernon, Wa. (360) 421-1407

Apr 19 Golden Ears VCCC Swap Meet
Maple Ridge, BC (604) 941-7791

Apr 25-26 B.C. Classic & Custom Car Show Show
Abbotsford, BC (604) 539-7223

Apr 25-09 Annual Route 66 Fun Run Road Tour
Kingman, Ariz. (604) 434-1818

Apr 25 South Okanagan Swap Meet
Penticton, BC (250) 494-4109

Apr 26 JJ's April Showers Show & Shine Open
Burlington, Wa. (360) 592-4055

Apr 26 British Car Restoration Fair & Swap British
Saanichton, BC (250) 544-1702

May For event information please call the corresponding number.
May 01-02 Red Deer Swap Meet
Red Deer, Alta. (403) 556-7450

May 01-02 E. Wenatchee Classy Chassis Parade/Car Show Open
E. Wenatchee, Wa (509) 886-6108

May 03 Poppy High School Show & Shine #21 Open
Langley, BC (604) 792-8904

May 03 W.C.C.A. Spring Rod Run Open
Ferndale, Wa. (360) 734-5931

May 03 Antique Engine/Tractor/Farm Swap
Duncan, BC (250) 746-7292

May 03 PCMA "Indoor Motorama" Pre-72
Nanaimo, BC (250) 753-9148

May 08-10 Friendly O.K. Show/Shine/Swap Open
Omak, Wa. (509) 826-3154

May 08-11 VCCC May Tour 2009 Open
Kelowna, BC (250) 595-6089

May 15-18 Blossom Run Pre-68
Summerland, BC (250) 765-1378

May 16-17 Seattle Swap Meet
Monroe, Wa. (800) 645-4997

May 17 28th Spring Show - Mustangs On Top Fords
Vancouver, BC (604) 858-6763

May 17 Peachland World of Wheels Open
Peachland, BC (250) 959-1516

May 17 Puget Sound LTD Spring Fling Open
Mountlake Terrace, Wa. (425) 670-0946

May 18 Costco Charity Show & Shine Open
Nanaimo, BC (250) 390-3231

May 21 A&W Weekly Cruises Begin Open
Maple Ridge, BC (604) 463-5712

May 22-23 Coastal Swap Meet
Abbotsford, BC (604) 540-6141

May 22-24 Lordco BC Nationals/NHRA Event Races
Mission, BC (604) 826-6315

May 23-26 Okanagan T-Birds S/S + 3 Day Tour T-Birds
Kelowna, BC (250) 491-4653

May 23 18th Midway Show & Shine Open
Midway, BC (250) 449-2403

May 23 Moses Lake Spring Festival Car Show Open
Moses Lake, WA (509) 765-7659

May 24 Boulevard Park Antique Car Show Open
Bellingham, Wa (360) 734-1777

May 30-31 2nd Vancouver Island Custom Motorcycle & Car Show Show
Victoria, BC (250) 883-2259

May 30-31 Lakers Car Club 15th Spring Roundup Open
Williams Lake, BC (250) 392-5838

May 30 Driven To Perform Car Show Show
Vancouver, BC (604) 524-8073

May 31 All Ford Spring Spectacular Fords
Parksville, BC (250) 881-1423

May 31 Lions Sockeye Run Open
Richmond, BC (604) 278-4448

May 31 Audiomotion (JDRF) Charity Car Show & Bbq Open
Port Coquitlam, BC (604) 942-5995

June For event information please call the corresponding number.
Jun 05-07 TCT- W.Cdn Vintage Trailer Revival Vntg Trlr
Mission, BC (604) 929-6403

Jun 06 Interior Swap Meet
Chase, BC (250) 372-7218

Jun 06 Bulkley Val. Cruisers Show & Shine Open
Smithers, BC (250) 845-7641

Jun 06 10th Ferndale Haggen Show & Shine Open
Ferndale, Wa. (360) 380-9000

Jun 06 Hats Off Day Show & Shine Open
Burnaby, BC (604) 294-8899

Jun 06 Killer Customs Show & Shine Open
Pitt Meadows, BC (604) 460-0204

Jun 06 Big Rock Classic Car & Harley Show Open
Duvall, Wa (425) 501-3955

Jun 07 Mid-Island Swap Meet
Parksville, BC (250) 753-2730

Jun 07 25th Hooterville Hoot Open
Vanderhoof, BC (250) 567-3339

Jun 07 A&W Show & Shine Open
Duncan, BC (250) 748-7889

Jun 07 MSA Ford Birthday Show & Shine Open
Abbotsford, BC (604) 857-2293

Jun 07 Westwind Pub Show & Shine Open
Port Alberni, BC (250) 724-1324

Jun 07 Model A Sunday A/T Fords
Fort Langley, BC (604) 854-6128

Jun 07 Auto Trim Show & Shine Open
Penticton, BC (250) 492-9191

Jun 12-14 Loafers Old-Time Drags Pre-71
Ashcroft, BC (604) 250-4539

Jun 12-13 Car d'Lane Cruise/Show/Shine Pre-72
Coeur d'Alene, Id (208) 415-0116

Jun 14 All Pontiac & GMC Show & Shine Pontiac/GMC
Surrey, BC (604) 468-3695

Jun 14 Pre Father's Day Cruise Open
Mission, BC (604) 820-2751

Jun 14 16th Annual Church Parade Open
Chilliwack, BC (604) 792-6290

Jun 19-21 Cruisin & Rockin at the Beach Open
Qualicum Beach, BC (250) 954-1576

Jun 19-21 40th Banff Rod Run Pre-54
Banff, Alta. (780) 453-2921

Jun 20 KMS Tools Coquitlam Show & Shine Pre-73
Coquitlam, BC (604) 522-5599

Jun 20 Feel The Heat All Pontiac Show Pontiac
Kelowna, BC (250) 762-4207

Jun 20 Napa Auto Parts Show & Shine Open
Langley, BC (604) 513-9458

Jun 20 10th Port Moody Legion Show & Shine Open
Port Moody, BC (604) 939-1311

Jun 21 BC. Oldsmobile Father's Day Show & Shine Olds
N. Vancouver, BC (604) 619-2445

Jun 21 Old Car Sunday In The Park Open
Mission, BC (604) 463-4298

Jun 21 Cruisin' Classics Father's Day Show & Shine Open
Prince George, BC (250) 561-1247

Jun 21 Boyd Autobody Father's Day Show & Shine Open
Kelowna, BC (250) 868-2693

Jun 21 Sounds of Summer Show & Shine Mustangs
Port Coquitlam, BC (604) 931-5045

Jun 21 VCC Father's Day Show & Shine Open
Vernon, BC (250) 558-5304

Jun 21 Berry Cool Car Show Open
Burlington, Wa. (360) 848-7663

Jun 21 Preston GM Show & Shine Corvettes
Langley, BC (604) 534-1798

Jun 21 Father's Day Car/Truck/Motorcycle show Open
Bellingham, Wa (360) 305-2310

Jun 26-28 Wenatchee Val. SRA Apple Run #31 Pre 76
Wenatchee, WA. (509) 884-7053

Jun 26-28 Peach City Beach Cruise & Auction Open
Penticton, BC (866) 889-2288

Jun 27 Sumas Wa. Show & Shine Open
Sumas, Wa (360) 966-9966

Jun 27-28 Pro Mod Challenge Races
Mission, BC (604) 826-6315

Jun 28 Victoria Swap meet
Saanichton, BC (250) 654-0265

Jun 28 Chilliwack Village Classic Show & Shine Pre 74
Chilliwack, BC (604) 793-7030

Jun 28 Fraser Arm's/Children's Hospital Show & Shine Open
Vancouver, BC (604) 322-5334

July For event information please call the corresponding number.
Jul 01 Langley Canada Day Open
Langley, BC (604) 505-6940

Jul 01 11th Gorge Canada Day Picnic Open
Victoria, BC (250) 389-1802

Jul 01 Canada Day Show & Shine Open
Ft. St. John, BC (250) 787-3073

Jul 01 Saltspring Canada Day Show & Shine Open
Saltspring Island, BC (250) 537-5206

Jul 01 Jelly Bean Hot Rods Canada Day Show & Shine Open
Surrey, BC (604) 594-6800

Jul 01 Canada Day Car Show in The Park Open
Hope, BC (604) 613-2640

Jul 01 Westside Daze Show & Shine Open
Westbank, BC (866) 768-3378

Jul 01 Nanaimo Chrysler Show & Shine Open/pre-72
Nanaimo, BC (250) 756-3616

Jul 04 Old Fashioned 4th of July Car Show Open
Blaine, Wa. (360) 332-8311

Jul 04 Overwaitea/A & W Show & Shine Open
Princeton, BC (250) 295-6322

Jul 05 Golden Oldies Show & Shine Open
Port Alberni, BC (250) 723-8344

Jul 05 A&W Show & Shine for Parkinsons Open
Newton, BC (604) 307-4565

Jul 05 3rd Woody's Show & Shine Open
Coquitlam, BC (604) 939-7034

Jul 05 Burns Lake Show & Shine Open
Burns Lake, BC (250) 692-5721

Jul 05 Legion/N. Shore Rod & Custom Show/Shine Open
N. Vancouver, BC (604) 987-2050

Jul 10-12 V8 Ford Swap Meet
Spokane, Wa. (509) 448-0154

Jul 10-12 W.C.C.A. Firecracker Rod Run Open
Ferndale, Wa. (360) 734-5931

Jul 10-12 Oldtimers 41st Rod Run Margaritaville Pre-64
Pt. Angeles, Wa. (360) 405-1432

Jul 10-11 Summer Cruise 2009 Open
Dawson Creek, BC (250) 782-5804

Jul 10-12 100 Mile House Car & Bike Show/Shine Open
100 Mile House, BC (250) 395-2022

Jul 10-12 Cam Jammers Rod Run Pre 72
Lumby, BC (250) 546-6900

Jul 11 Kilby Historic Site Show 'n Shine Clasc/colctr/vintg
Harrison Mills, BC (604) 796-9576

Jul 11 Marpole Summerfest Show & Shine Open
Vancouver, BC (604) 418-8232

Jul 11 VCCC Shuswap Chapter Harbour Front Cruise Open
Salmon Arm, BC (250) 675-5091

Jul 11 Royal City Poker Run Open
New Westminster, BC (604) 524-4996

Jul 12 Big M Mercury/Monarch Car Show Open
Richmond, BC (604) 581-2537

Jul 12 Mopar Madness Mopars
Langley, BC (604) 930-4963

Jul 12 Summer Spectacular Open
Victoria, BC (250) 881-1423

Jul 12 10th Royal City Show & Shine Open
New Westminster, BC (604) 524-4996

Jul 12 Minter Gardens Classic Car Show Show
Rosedale, BC (604) 792-3799

Jul 12 Classy Caddy's at the Fort Cad/Lasall
Victoria, BC (250) 370-5557

Jul 17-19 Westwood50 Historic Motor Races Races
Mission, BC (604) 922-2722

Jul 18-19 Duncan Antique Truck Show Trucks
Duncan, BC (250) 743-7818

Jul 18 10th Annual Summer Nite Car Show Open
Kelowna, BC (250) 862-3515

Jul 18 Bob & Dan's 12th Marine Pub Run Open
Burnaby, BC (604) 435-2245

Jul 18 Home Depot/Lordco Show-N-Shine Open
Kamloops, BC (250) 371-4300

Jul 18 Oldsmobile Rocket Round UP Olds
Olds, AB (780) 417-4062

Jul 18 Mopars in The Mountains Car Show Mopars
Cranbrook, BC (250) 426-8811

Jul 18 Summerfest Classic Car & Motorcycle Show Open
Delta, BC (604) 946-1868

Jul 18 MacKenzie Car Show Open
MacKenzie, BC (250) 997-5502

Jul 19 29th Fords & Friends Picnic Pre-70
Victoria, BC (250) 479-2793

Jul 19 Graffitti Car Club Cruise In Open
Langley, BC (604) 377-6882

Jul 19 Galaxie Club Classic Car Show Open
Coquitlam, BC (604) 540-8531

Jul 19 Parksville Chrysler Show & Shine Mopars
Parksville, BC (250) 752-2109

Jul 19 Hot Rods & Harleys Burn Camp Run/Ride Open
Vancouver, BC (604) 291-2453

Jul 19 Boulevard 500 Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show & Shine Pre 75
Coquitlam, BC (604) 836-9311

Jul 19 Kla Ha Ya Days Car Show Open
Snohomish, Wa (425) 338-5682

Jul 19 Mountain of Memories Silver Star Open
Vernon, BC (888) 484-5384

Jul 19 Walmart Car Show Open
Port Alberni, BC (250) 720-0912

Jul 19 Super Car Sunday In The Park Open
Langley, BC (604) 464-6195

Jul 23 A & W Mid Summer Party Open
Maple Ridge, BC (604) 463-5712

Jul 24-26 JJ's Summer Safari Cruise-in Open
Rockport, Wa. (360) 592-4055

Jul 24-26 Goodguys 22nd Pacific NW Nats Pre-65
Puyallup, Wa. (925) 838-9876

Jul 24-26 Lucas Oil National Open/NHRA Event Races
Mission, BC (604) 826-6315

Jul 24-25 Revelstoke Homecoming 2009 Show & Shine Open
Revelstoke, BC (250) 837-7051

Jul 25 Kamloops Chrome on the Grass S/S Open
Kamloops, BC (250) 573-3881

Jul 25 Comox Val. Classic Cruisers Saturday Nite Cruise Open
Courtenay, BC (250) 338-9540

Jul 25 Pioneer Days Car Show Open
Ferndale, Wa (360) 319-0185

Jul 26 Comox Valley Cruisers 23rd Graffiti Bash Open
Courtenay, BC (250) 338-9540

Jul 26 Nicola Valley Cruisers Show & Shine Open
Merritt, BC (250) 378-6939

Jul 30-02 Vintiques NW Nats Pre-73
Yakima, Wa. (509) 728-1805

Jul 30-02 SuperRun 2009- Rock'n Red Deer Pre 78
Red Deer, AB (403) 250-7046

Jul 31-03 Whistler Thunder in the Mountains Corvettes
Whistler, BC (604) 961-7743

August For event information please call the corresponding number.
Aug 01-02 Loafers Old-Time Drags Pre-71
Mission, BC (604) 826-6315

Aug 01 Blast From the Past #13 Open
Coombs, BC (250) 752-9615

Aug 01 14th Rotary Wheels Car Show Open
Penticton, BC (250) 770-2366

Aug 01-02 20th Oceanside Overdrive Open
Parksville, BC (250) 927-9213

Aug 02 Totem T-Bird Deas Island Cruise In Open
Delta, BC (604) 463-3895

Aug 02 8th Kars Under The K Show & Shine Open
Keremeos, BC (250) 499-7775

Aug 02 Ronald McDonald House Charity Classic Open
Vancouver, BC (604) 876-9868

Aug 02 WestCoasters Daze Open
White Rock, BC (604) 542-9498

Aug 03 Comox Nautical Days Car Show Open
Comox, BC (250) 339-2386

Aug 03 Hallmark Shelby/Cobra Mustang Day Ford Powrd
Surrey, BC (604) 308-6225

Aug 07-09 14th Sleepy Hollow Run Open
Sechelt, BC (604) 885-8841

Aug 07-09 Watkin Motors Sun Valley Cruise-In Open
Vernon, BC (250) 545-8328

Aug 07 Thunder In The Alberni Valley Show & Shine Open
Port Alberni, BC (250) 724-7625

Aug 07-09 Mopar Summer Weekend Mopars
Vernon, BC (250) 546-0601

Aug 07 A&W Hot Nite Poker Run Pre-reg'd
Kamloops, BC (250) 377-3190

Aug 08 Hot Nite in the City Car Show Open
Kamloops, BC (250) 377-3190

Aug 08-09 Thunder In The Alberni Valley Drags Races
Port Alberni, BC (250) 731-6930

Aug 08 Sunshine Coast Mustang Meet Open
Sechelt, BC (604) 931-5045

Aug 09 Eagles Show & Shine Open
Campbell River, BC (250) 287-3663

Aug 09 Vega Club 20th Annual Picnic H-body
N. Vancouver, BC (604) 469-2241

Aug 09 Mission Springs Tara's Benefit Open
Mission, BC (604) 820-1009

Aug 09 FordNutz Cougar Claw-In Open
Surrey, BC (604) 786-3673

Aug 09 24th Cowichan Valley Car Picnic Open
Mill Bay, BC (250) 246-9922

Aug 14-16 13th Annual Houston Drag Races Races
Houston, BC (250) 845-7641

Aug 14-16 Goodguys 8th Great N.W. Nationals Pre 73
Spokane, Wa. (925) 838-9876

Aug 15 KMS Tools Abbotsford Show & Shine Pre-75
Abbotsford, BC (604) 853-5598

Aug 15 5th Aldergrove Legion Show & Shine Open
Aldergrove, BC (604) 856-5357

Aug 16 GVMA's 27th Pony Round-up Fords
Langley, BC (604) 858-6763

Aug 16 10th Beverly Corners Show & Shine Open
Duncan, BC (250) 743-3736

Aug 16 Corvettes Haggen-Sehome Show & Shine Vettes
Bellingham, Wa. (360) 778-3247

Aug 16 Ladner Classic Car Show/Quilt Walk Open
Ladner, BC (604) 946-0388

Aug 16 PoCo Downtown Car Show Open
Port Coquitlam, BC (604) 464-1490

Aug 16 Hixon Show & Shine Open
Hixon, BC (250) 998-4735

Aug 16 Mountain of Memories at Big White Open
Kelowna, BC (888) 484-5384

Aug 16 North Shore Auto Parts Show 'n Shine Open
N. Vancouver, BC (604) 985-1113

Aug 21-23 Gold Pan Steak Out Open
Quesnel, BC (250) 992-3285

Aug 21-23 Elites Summer Fun Run Open
Deming, Wa. (360) 380-2733

Aug 22-23 River City Cruisers Show &Shine CANCELLED
Powell River, BC (604) 485-8447

Aug 23 26th Hougen Park Picnic Open
Abbotsford, BC (604) 942-5651

Aug 23 European & Classic Car Picnic Eurpn/classic
Victoria, BC (250) 721-6855

Aug 23 Yesterday's Car Show Chevelles
Auburn, Wa (253) 588-8949

Aug 23 Fairwinds Resort Show & Shine Open
Nanoose Bay, BC (250) 468-7055

Aug 28-30 CNW Unfinished Nationals Open
Elma, Wa. (425) 347-0645

Aug 28-30 Lake Country Customs & Classics Open
Winfield, BC (888) 484-5384

Aug 30 LeMay's 32nd Open House
Tacoma, Wa. (253) 536-2885

Aug 30 GM Motorama Car Show All GM
Vancouver, BC (604) 518-7051

Aug 30 N. Shore Antique/Collector/Custom/Hot Rod Show Open
North Vancouver, BC (604) 990-0577

Aug 30 Westcoasters Swap Meet
White Rock, BC (604) 542-9498

Aug 31 Nile Rod Run Open
Mountlake Terrace, Wa (425) 609-2349

Sept. For event information please call the corresponding number.
Sep 06 17th N. Island Cruisers Show & Shine Open
Campbell River, BC (250) 830-0966

Sep 06 31st Aldergrove Lake All Club Picnic Open
Aldergrove, BC (604) 290-9220

Sep 06 24th Bubblegum Man Tour Open
Calgary, Ab (403) 275-3830

Sep 07 C.F.F.C.C. Picnic In The Park Open
Langley, BC (604) 589-2451

Sep 07 ILWU Show & Shine Open
Surrey, BC (778) 238-3800

Sep 10-13 TCT Vintage Trailer Rally Vintage Trlr
Lynden, Wa (360) 966-4253

Sep 11-12 Queen City Cruise Open
Nelson, BC (250) 352-6843

Sep 11-13 Ranchero Roundup 57-79 Ford
Peachland, BC (250) 768-7784

Sep 12 Langley Good Times Cruise-In Open
Langley, BC (604) 309-3321

Sep 12 Endless Summer Show & Shine Open
Summerland, BC (250) 404-0447

Sep 12-13 Mega Ford Weekend Race/car Show
Mission, BC (604) 466-2776

Sep 12 Langley Cruise-In Motorcycle Show & Shine Motrcycl
Langley, BC (604) 836-9311

Sep 13 JJ's Founders Day Show & Shine Open
Sedro Woolley, Wa. (360) 592-4055

Sep 13 Newton Boys Rusty's Pub Run Pre-58
Cloverdale, BC (604) 574-5259

Sep 13 15th English Car Affair In The Park British
Victoria, BC (250) 656-9750

Sep 13 Whatcom County Mini Meet Opn/orphn
Ferndale, Wa. (360) 312-0758

Sep 13 British Car/Motorcycle Hougen Park Picnic British
Abbotsford, BC (604) 824-2382

Sep 13 5th Strictly Model A Swap Meet Model A
Langley, BC (604) 980-3767

Sep 13 Delair Rd. Block Party Show & Shine Open
Abbotsford, BC (604) 864-8071

Sep 17 A&W Summer Wrap Up Party Open
Maple Ridge, BC (604) 463-5712

Sep 19 Autumn Show & Shine Open
Radium Hot Springs, BC (250) 346-3222

Sep 19 All Datsun/Nissan-Autocross Nissan
TBA, BC (604) 532-3969

Sep 19 Historic Downtown Abbotsford Car Show Open
Abbotsford, BC (604) 857-4915

Sep 20 Squamish Classics/Rumble To The Rock Open
Squamish, BC (604) 898-4177

Sep 20 All Datsun/Nissan Show & Shine Nissan
N. Vancouver, BC (604) 532-3969

Sep 20 Victoria Toy Run Open
Victoria, BC (250) 881-1423

Sep 20 Vega Club 12th Cruise to Everett H-body
Everett, Wa. (425) 343-4678

Sep 20 Cat & Fiddle Hogs & Rods Show Open
Port Coquitlam, BC (604) 649-4823

Sep 20 2nd Jolly Mac's Pub Show & Shine Open
Surrey, BC (604) 584-4262

Sep 20 Island Customs Christmas Children's Run Open
Ladysmith, BC (250) 245-0030

Sep 20 Audiomotion (JDRF) Charity Car Show & Bbq Open
Port Coquitlam, BC (604) 942-5995

Sep 25-27 Creston Val. Fall Campout & Show/Shine Open
Creston, BC (250) 428-7723

Sep 26 Jerry Chambers Chev/Cad Show & Shine Open
Bellingham, Wa. (360) 733-7997

Sep 26 Victoria Antique Tractor Swap Meet
Victoria, BC (250) 479-2793

Sep 27 Snohomish Classic/Hot Rod Display Open
Snohomish, Wa. (360) 568-2526

October For event information please call the corresponding number.
Oct 03-04 Fraser Valley Motorama Show
Abbotsford, BC (604) 514-2277

Oct 03-04 7th Wings & Wheels Festival Open
Wenatchee, Wa. (509) 884-7053

Oct 04 Golden Ears VCCC Fall Swap Meet
Maple Ridge, BC (604) 941-7791

Oct 04 14th Georges's Pumpkin Run Open
Kamloops, BC (250) 372-5339

Oct 04 Motorcycles & Rods Toy Run After Party Open
Vancouver, BC (604) 291-2453

Oct 10-11 41st Monroe Fall Swap Meet
Monroe, Wa. (360) 738-4683

Oct 25 Elites Punkin Run Open
Bellingham, Wash (360) 733-5730

Nov. For event information please call the corresponding number.
Nov 01 Kruise for Kids 2009 Open
Surrey, BC (604) 463-4034

Nov 08 Elites Project Santa Claus Open
Bellingham, Wa. (360) 380-2733

Nov 21 Bad Example Racing Fall Nats

Classic Car Calendar & Schedule of Events

February

Feb 20-22, 2009 Calgary, AB Auto Value World of Wheels held at the Stampede Grounds, 20 Roundup Way SE. For details see www.autorama.com.
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March

Mar 13-15, 2009 Red Deer, AB The Electric Garage is proud to present the 3rd Annual Collector Car Auction and Speed N Custom Show, Red Deer, Alberta. 150,000 Indoor Square Feet of Collector car and exhibitors. Westerner Park. Consign Today, vendors welcome. See www.theelectricgarage.com.
Mar 27-29, 2009 Winnipeg, MB Piston Ring World of Wheels held at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, 374 York Avenue. For details see www.autorama.com.
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April

April 25-26, 2009 Regina, SK Majestics Annual Car Show. Every year the Majestics Car Club hosts their Car Show at Evraz Place (Regina Exhibition Grounds). For more info see www.majesticscarclub.com.
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May

May 9, 2009 Lethbridge, AB Historic Lethbridge Festival car show. The theme for the Festival this year is the 1930's, so we are looking for owners of vehicles from the late 1920's - the early 1940's to come on out and show your vehicle for the day. See www.galtmuseum.com.
May 16, 2009 Vancouver, BC All British Field Meet. The Greatest Show on British Wheels celebrates 24th showing with 600 cars and bikes and 6,000 enthusiasts attending. . Tickets at the gate 10.00am to 5.00pm. See www.westerndriver.com/abfm.
May 23, 2009 Casselman, ON 5th annual “Mustang Poker Run”. This activity will take place May 23 2009, rain date May 24th, 2009. The “Mustang Poker Run”, is an innovative version that supports the “Canadian Breast Cancer Fondation, Run for the cure”.
www.mustangrun.ca
May 31, 2009 Calgary, AB Fahrfromhome. Cruises starting in Edmonton and Calgary meet in Sylvan Lake Alberta for Show and shine. For more info see www.clubveedub.com.
May 31, 2009 St Albert, AB St. Albert Cruisers' Autorama. All car lovers welcome. Located at St. Albert Centre shopping mall. In support of local charity. See www.stalbertcruisers.org.
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June

June 21, 2009 Vegreville, AB Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club Fathers Day Event Show and Shine @ the Vegreville Exhibition Grounds. For general info, contact Cathy @ 1 -888 622 -0161 (toll free).
June 26-27, 2009 Penticton, BC The Electric Garage Is Proud To Present The Peach City Beach Cruise Collector Car Auction June 25th - 26th, 2009. Held at the prestigious Lake Casino Resort. Join us in beautiful Penticton for an exclusive collector car auction and show. See www.theelectricgarage.com.
June 27, 2009 Maple Creek, SK Cars in The Hills. This is a triple club event held in the beautiful Cypress Hills Park, south of Maple Creek. For more info contact Joe Hancock from the Creek Classics @ joseph.h@sasktel.net or (306) 662-2128.
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July 4, 2009 Picture Butte, AB Piyami Cruisers sixteenth annual show & shine. $5.00 registration fee 11:00-1:00. Dash plaques for the first 50 vehicles, show runs 'til 4:00, trophies and door prizes awarded at 3:30. For more info see www.piyamicruisers.webs.com.
July 31 - Aug 2, 2009 Calgary, AB Das Volks. A weekend of events for VWs. Starting with Drag racing and Drive-In movie Friday night at Race City Motorsport Park to Show & Shine on Sunday Aug 2, 2009 at Stanley Park in Calgary. For more info see www.clubveedub.com.
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August

Aug 2, 2009 Keremeos, BC 8th Annual Kars under the K Show & Shine. Main street Keremeos, BC in co operation with Foy Muscle. See www.karsunderthek.com.
Aug 16, 2009 Saskatoon, SK Moparmania 11. All Mopar show held at Dodge City Saskatoon. Door prizes, dash plaques, giveaways, and trophies. For details see www.saskmoparclub.ca.
Aug 22, 2009 Maple Creek, SK Creek Classics Annual. Held in downtown Maple Creek, the Old Cowtown in Southwestern Saskatchewan. For more info contact Joe Hancock from the Creek Classics @ joseph.h@sasktel.net or (306) 662-2128.
Aug 22, 2009 Calgary, AB Calgary Thunderbird Club & Special Interest Ford Show & Shine. Held @ Universal Ford. For more details see www.calgarythunderbirdclub.ca.
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Canadian Driver

New today on CanadianDriver: First Drive: 2010 Kia SoulWhat's New: 2009 Audi TTSteering You Right: Annoying consequencesDay-by-Day Review: 2010 Mazda3 GT sedan

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Day-by-Day Review: 2010 Mazda3 GT; Day 4
James enjoyed his week with the new Mazda3, praising it as fun to drive in all situations. The only exception to James' joy was the 2.5-litre engine's fuel consumption: his average of 10.5 L/100 km is quite high for an economy car - even one as entertaining as the new "3."

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First Drive: 2010 Kia Soul
The new Kia Soul “is one of the freshest automotive designs in the past decade,” opines Senior Editor, Paul Williams. Ranging in price from $15,495 to $20,995, the Soul is available with two four-cylinder engines, and goes on sale this month.

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Steering You Right: Annoying consequences
When snow fell off Peter’s roof and damaged his new car, it set off of a chain of events that proved frustrating and annoying - but there was little Peter could do about it.

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What’s New: 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
For 2009, changes to the Range Rover are minor: upgraded leather, new door seals, a dampened tailgate for smoother opening and closing, and new wheel designs. As well, a new Autobiography Package, available on the Supercharged model, upgrades its interior.
Read the article | View the photos | All the 2009 Models

Test Drive: 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD
More power and improved driveability are the major changes to the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, reports Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. Fuel economy is “excellent for a compact SUV”.. “but there is a quite a price premium to be paid for the Hybrid.”

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Motoring Memories: Chrysler K-cars, 1981-1989
Badged as the Dodge Aries and Plymouth Reliant, the basic but popular K-cars were popular enough to save the Chrysler Corporation from bankruptcy – with a little help from Lee Iacocca.

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What’s New: 2009 Porsche 911
For 2009, the Porsche 911 series receives major updates. New direct injection improves engine horsepower ratings, and the optional automatic transmission is now a seven-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), or double-clutch, which replaces the Tiptronic S on all but the Turbo models.
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Used Vehicle Review: Chevrolet Equinox/Pontiac Torrent, 2005-2008
Reliability-wise, the Equinox and Torrent suffered from various maladies, including manifold gasket leaks, fuel pump issues, creaking suspension and water leaks. Contributing Editor Chris Chase recommends looking for one “with some of the factory warranty intact.”

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What’s New: 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
For 2009, the Mitsubishi Outlander is unchanged, save for two new features: standard heated seats, and an optional rearview camera on the XLS. The Outlander comes with a 2.4-litre four-cylinder with CVT or a 3.0-litre V6 with six-speed automatic.
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Inside Story: 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara four-cylinder
“Suzuki continues to fall under the label 'Smart Cookie', with its uncanny ability to include the most sensible option packages, at pricing worthy of head scratch,” says contributor Michael Clark. “There’s an awful lot here for the bread.”

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Bring It On! 2009 Jeep Compass, Part three
The Compass's all-wheel drive system and traction controls are plenty sufficient for urban duty in winter, says Senior Editor, Paul Williams. But the Compass “is not an athlete,” he says. “It's more of a utilitarian conveyance.”

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Bring It On! 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD, Part three
Managing Editor Grant Yoxon came away with a new appreciation of the Traverse’s safety benefits after he was rear-ended by a driver who was driving too fast to stop on a snow-covered road. The Traverse emerged virtually unscathed.

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Bring It On! 2009 Toyota Matrix AWD, Part three
While the Matrix AWD drives well in the snow, its ride is harsh and its rear pillars create blind spots, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. For about the same money, a base RAV4 might be a better choice, he says.

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What’s New: 2009 Saturn Vue
For 2009, the new Saturn Vue 2-Mode Hybrid is capable of running entirely on electric power while the Vue Hybrid (formerly Green Line) cannot. Other changes for 2009 include the addition of brake assist and a DVD entertainment system.
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Auto Tech: Buying another vehicle: Part two
When shopping for a new vehicle, don’t buy the first one you test drive, warns Technical Editor Jim Kerr. “Any newer vehicle will feel far superior to your old worn out one.....test drive as many vehicles as possible.”

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Test Drive: 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
With its sophisticated two-mode hybrid system, the Escalade Hybrid gets better fuel economy than a regular Escalade - but with a base price of over $94,000, that’s probably not the main reason customers will buy it.

WESTERN RACING LEAGUE LTD.

1 - Series Title Sponsorship

At this time we are also actively seeking a Series Sponsor. This type of sponsorship entitles the sponsor to all the benefits listed above and more. The 2005 Western Racing League Season would be known as You Company’s Western Racing Series. You Company’s Logo would appear on ALL merchandise, advertisements, and cars for the entire year. We are holding 6 races this year. For a Series Sponsor the cost would be $30,000 for all Six races, this includes 2 races in Montana. This level of involvement gives you the widest reach and strongest identification with the Western Racing League.

The cost for sponsoring race events is
Number of races X $1,000

Series Points Fund $5,000 to top ten drivers

Promotion Depends on scope of the program and extent to which the sponsor provides signs, gear, advertising, etc.

What’s in it for Your Company

1. Each car participating in the (your company name) tour will have also on top front of each door your company decal
2. A common format "hero card" with the series crest prominently displayed across the top or a group photo of representative cars made into a poster - either item to be distributed at race autograph sessions, car shows, dealership appearances.
3. Caps, shirts, jackets, ect. to be made available for fan draws and retail sales at each race, show or appearance. May also be combined with "coupons". Additional embroidery to identify specifically with the Tour.
4. Aggressive program of dealer/affiliate appearances to be arranged over the winter and in support of each event.
5. Coverage of all races in Canadian enthusiast press - Inside Track and Performance Racing News.
6. You company will also receive tickets to each event to use as giveaways for customers or staff.

2 - Feature Race Sponsorship

Sponsoring an individual event works well for companies looking to make a local impact in the market where the race is taking place. Although there is no emotional tie to either a team or driver and even though a race is just a one off event, many companies choose to make use of the advertising and hospitality opportunities at individual races.

The cost for sponsoring race events is $ 7,500.00 per race.

What’s in it for Your Company

1. 30% of the total seating capacity to do with as you please. Whether to promote the event as giveaways or a bonus for staff and clients.
2. Event Sponsor Booth
3. All Cars participating in the event will have You Company Lettering across the front windshield
4. You Company may choose whomever they wish to wave the checkered flag to start the event
5. Any event programs, merchandise and advertising will have a You Company’s Logo to indicate sponsorship
6. All Radio, T.V. and Newspaper interviews will name You Company as the Event Sponsor


3 - Contingency Sponsorship

You can associate your company name with winners! The WRL Contingency Sponsorship program ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. On every race car in the series a decal will be placed on the front fender of the race car representing your involvement with the series. (Decals will need to be supplied by your company). You will also be mentioned in all advertisements and publications.

The following categories qualify:

Heat Race Fastest Qualifier Rookie of the year
Trophy Dash Hard Charger


What’s in it for Your Company

1. Your company decal on all WRL cars in front of thousands of dedicated fans
2. Western Canadian Mall Displays
3. Western Canadian Car Shows
4. Tower announcements
5. Recognition and hyperlinks to your company on http://www.wrlracing.com/ our official website

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BC Classic & Custom Car Show

By Sean

Editor

We don’t cover too many Canadian car shows here at CarDomain, so we figured it was time to show our friends in the Great White North a little appreciation! I got word from SoundDomain guest blogger HzEmall that the BC Classic & Custom Car Show was this weekend and it was something I simply should not miss. So after checking out their website and Googling the show to check out previous event coverage I was sold. The quality of cars this show pulls is amazing. So much so that Chip Foose and George Barris are both going to be at the show! So tomorrow I’ll hop in the GTI and head north. Event photos to follow… Keep your browser locked to CarDomain for more. Follow the jump to check out the show poster.






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Tony
Apr 27, 2008 at 8:44 pm

That’s going to be fantastic. Can not wait to see the pics. Be sure to take plenty pics of the Rods on show!



nigel
Apr 26, 2008 at 3:46 am

welcome to canada eh!

you shoulda came to the world of wheels in calgary here

HzEmall Customs

September 08, 2008
One of a Kind Custom '83 Regal
HzEmall Customs, located just north of the Washington state border in Surrey, Canada, builds some of the most impressive custom cars I've ever laid eyes on. These automotive artists can create anything from the extreme to the ultra-clean, and their shop demo car is a perfect example.

This '83 Buick Regal has been a long-term project for HzEmall over the years, and has received quite few custom touches. The hood, trunk lid, and added spoiler were replaced with donor parts from Grand National, and then the car and many of the factory chrome bits were treated to a fresh paint job. The Regal was dropped down on Belltech bits and fitted with some 16×8 Center Line Style 89 wheels. The final product is pretty breathtaking, but wait until you see pics of the completely custom interior and audio install over at HzEmall's website.

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April 09, 2008
Install Update: 1969 Camaro by HzEmall Customs

Tim over at HzEmall Customs has made some progress on the 1969 Camaro they're building out. The doors are done! The stock door you see above is pretty plain-Jane and just don't match the caliber of install HzEmall is putting together, so the stock panels had to go. The finished product below looks many times better than stock, and maintains the smooth flow that's taking shape at the hands of Tim & Co. Click the links to hop over to HzEmall for details and some step-by-step photos of the panels taking shape.

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April 04, 2008
Head units, Navigation & Everything In Between
I wrote this a few months ago for my monthly article in RPM Motoring Monthly and I thought I would post it here as well. I wanted to talk about what’s new in the world of head units (radio’s, CD players, decks, just pic your terminology), but there really hasn’t been anything “new” for quite sometime, so lets talk about what has changed and what has improved.

OEM vs. AftermarketAlmost every car sold today comes with a CD player as a factory feature, so why do people still want to remove and upgrade them? Because they want better sound quality and better features than what the OEM radio offers. A lot of people think stock sound systems are at a all time high as far as sound quality is concerned, but that simply isn’t true. In the 80’s and 90’s tape decks were the standard, and they sounded OK but nothing special. The fancier systems from companies like Bose and others sounded a little better, but really were nothing to write home about. Today the standard is CD, so all cars have CD players and most people think that because the CD player is standard, the car has a much better sound system.


But it’s not. It’s the same thing we've always had - marginal sound quality with a modern source unit. Now there are some cars out there, like the Acura TL and some new Lexus, that have really good sound systems, but not everybody can afford those kinds of cars....
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Custom Cars

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 20, 2008 -- Jerome "Junk Yard Dog" Williams' (JYD) custom 2008 Buick Enclave "Urban CEO Edition" has been making the rounds in Canadian car shows including the Toronto Speed-O-Rama, the Canadian International Car Show February 15-24 and the Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show March 14-16, 2008. For two months the Urban CEO Edition Buick Enclave will be featured in Toronto's largest and best custom car shows exhibiting with GM.

Buick Enclave and JYD
Since his retirement from the NBA, Jerome Williams has gained recognition as a custom car designer and aficionado and was asked by Buick last year to customize the award winning Enclave for the SEMA 2007 convention.

"As an events producer, looking for features has always been a challenge. After working with Jerome Williams during the Speed-O-Rama Show in Toronto, it's obvious that his passion and work ethic on the court extends to the automotive culture." said Edmund Manasan, CEO of Racemode, Inc. and automotive industry enthusiast.

The Canadian International Car show is the next stop for the Urban CEO Edition Enclave February 15-24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

"Toronto is still like home for me and bringing the Enclave to the various Canadian shows is like sharing the next phase of my career and passion for custom cars with my Canadian family," said Williams. "I would like to thank GM Canada, Speed-O-Rama, The Canadian International Car Show, Performance World Custom Car and Truck Show and Race Mode, Inc. for bringing me and the Buick Enclave to town for the shows."

The Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show will also exhibit the Buick Enclave in the GM booth March 14-16 at the International Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Jerome is also the owner and co-host (with Whitney Harchanko) of AutomotiveStreetStyle.com a web television channel that features the latest in after-market customs, the accessories that make them hot and the celebrities and enthusiasts who buy them.
"In 2008 we'll launch the AutomotiveStreetStyle.com National Trailer Tour that will showcase my designs including the Buick Enclave and my 1964 Chevy Impala," said Williams. The AutomotiveStreetStyle.com trailer has been custom designed to provide an interactive experience and includes; a plasma television, sound system, product kiosks and displays. "Our trailer creates an event wherever we go and we're looking forward to showcasing our team and sponsors," added Jerome.
AutomotiveStreetStyle.com also partners with Staten Island New York based Wheel Concepts Nation to present the largest Custom Car Show in the tri-state area by producing the New York City Custom Auto Show, May 18, 2008 at Pier 94.
"Together, AutomotiveStreetStyle.com and Wheel Concepts Nation provide a car show that will have over 400 custom cars including classics, luxury, exotic imports and monster trucks," said Rob Gullery, President of Wheel Concepts Nation. "Our show features vehicles that are owned and driven by some of the most devout automobile enthusiasts in the world and that sets the New York City Custom Auto Show apart from the rest."
AutomotiveStreetStyle.com is the premier online resource for custom cars, automotive reviews and after market vehicle products. Jerome Williams is the President & CEO of Automotive Street Style, LLC based in Bethesda, MD. Automotive Street Style, LLC is a Minority Business Enterprise.
For additional information on Jerome "Junk Yard Dog" Williams please visit AutomotiveStreetStyle.com .
If you are interested in tickets, exhibiting or sponsoring the New York City Custom Auto Show May 18, 2008 at Pier 94, please visit New York City Custom Auto Show Website.
For media, booking or customization inquires please contact:
Edward Cates770.865.8170

Chronology of Chevrolet Corvettes

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2007
January 15
In Phoenix, Arizona, RM Auctions conducts the Vintage Motor Cars auction. Some highlights:
1954 Black (one of four made): US$78,000;
1957 Onyx Black, 283-ci 283-hp engine, 4-speed manual: US$92,500;
1959 Snowcrest White with Silver coves, 283-ci 245-hp engine, 4-speed manual: US$88,000;
1967 black convertible, first RPO-L88 engine known to exist, ordered by Tony DeLorenzo Jr, raced in SCCA A-Production, bid to US$1,550,000, no sale. [816.92] [821.12]

January 16
In Scottsdale, Arizona, the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction is held, over six days. Over 150 Corvettes are included. Some highlights:
1954 Pennant Blue: US$97,000;
1957 red with white coves, fuel-injected 283-ci 283-hp engine, 4-speed transmission,38,000 miles, both tops: US$135,000;
1957 red with white coves, beige interior and top, 283-ci 283-hp fuel-injected engine, 4-speed transmission: US$235,000;
1958 Panama Yellow convertible with white coves, black interior, 283-ci 245-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, electric top: US$150,000;
1958 white exterior, red interior, 283-ci fuel-injected engine, hard top, Thrill Show Chitwood: US$140,000;
1959 black with silver coves, black interior, fuel-injected 283-ci 290-hp engine, 4-speed transmission: US$140,000;
1961 Fawn Beige with white coves, 283-ci 245-hp, automatic transmission, both tops, dual quad carburetors: US$120,000;
1961 Ermine White with silver coves, red interior, fuel-injected 283-ci 315-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, both tops: US$105,000;
1962 Fawn Beige exterior, beige interior, 327-ci 360-hp fuel injected engine, 4-speed transmission, hard top: US$120,000;
1963 white convertible, red interior, 327-ci 360-hp fuel-injected engine, 4-speed transmission: US$110,000;
1963 dark blue coupe, black interior, 327-ci 250-hp engine, automatic transmission, 62,000 miles: US$95,000;
1963 Z06 red convertible, 327-ci 250-hp engine, automatic transmission, big tank, and 1963 red coupe: US$510,000;
1965 Nassau Blue coupe, blue interior, 327-ci 300-hp engine, 9226 miles, automatic transmission, air-conditioning, radio delete: US$97,500;
1965 blue roadster, blue interior, 454-ci 600-hp fuel-injected engine, 6-speed transmission, "space-tube design" chassis, side exhausts: US$90,000;
1966 red convertible with black stripe, black interior, 427-ci 450-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts: US$110,000;
1967 Marina Blue convertible with white stinger, white and blue interior, 427-ci engine, side exhausts: US$105,000;
1967 Marlboro Maroon with black stinger, black interios, 427-ci 390-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts: US$95,000;
1967 blue convertible with black stinger, black interior, 427-ci 435-hp engine, side exhausts: US$140,000;
1967 black convertible with white stinger, saddle interior, 427-ci 435-hp engine, 4-speed transmission: US$185,000;
1967 white convertible, bright blue interior, 327-ci 435-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts: US$210,000;
1967 Lynndale Blue convertible with black stinger, blue interior, 427-ci 400-hp engine, side exhausts: US$200,000;
1967 silver coupe with black stinger, black interior, side exhausts, last Sting Ray built: US$600,000;
1967 blue convertible with black stinger, 427-ci 435-hp engine, side exhausts: US$145,000;
1967 black coupe with red stinger, 427-ci 435-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, 100 miles, side exhausts: US$170,000;
1967 blue convertible with black stinger, blue interior, 427-ci 400-hp engine, 4-speed transmission: US$160,000;
1967 silver convertible with black stinger, black interior, 427-ci 400-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts, hard top: US$125,000;
1967 Rally Red coupe with black stinger, black interior, 427-ci 435-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts: US$90,000;
1967 black convertible with red stinger, black interior, 427-ci 400-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts: US$110,000;
1969 dark green coupe, 427-ci 400-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, 13760 miles: US$95,000;
1969 olive green coupe, black interior, 427-ci 430-hp L88 engine, 4-speed: US$240,000;
1972 yellow convertible, 350-ci 370-hp LT1 engine, 4-speed transmission, 21,813 miles: US$100,000. [215] [821.12] [836.122]

January 17
(to January 21) In Scottsdale, Arizona, the Russo and Steele auction is held. Some highlights:
1957L US$93,500;
1967 Rally Red, 427-ci 435-hp engine, 31,500 miles, formerly owned by US astronaut Lt. Col Gus Grissom: US$275,000;
1967 Red convertible, 427-ci 435-hp engine, side exhaust: US$181,500;
1969 Cortez Silver convertible, 427-ci 435-hp engine, both tops, 35,778 miles: US$141,900. [815.84] [836.122]
January 26
In Kissimmee, Florida, the Mecum Corvettes & Muscle auction is held, over two days. Some highlights:
1954 Sportsman Red roadster: US$85,000;
1966 427-ci engine, raced in A Production 1966-68: US$345,000;
1966 Tuxedo Black coupe, 427-ci 425-hp engine, side exhausts, knockoff wheels: US$125,000;
1967 Marina Blue convertible, 427-ci 435-hp engine, 44000 miles: US$195,000;
1967 Ermine White convertible, 427-ci 435-hp engine, both tops, 40,000 miles: US$175,000;
1967 Sunfire Yellow convertible, 427-ci 435-hp engine: US$175,000;
1969 t-top, 427-ci 435-hp engine: US$101,000. [726.7] [814.84] [818.70]
January 27
(to January 28) At the Daytona International Raceway in Daytona Beach, Florida, the 45th Rolex 24 at Daytona race is held, round one of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.
Finishing 21st in GT class and 42nd overall is the #43 Corvette driven by Joe Sahlen, Joe Nonnamaker, Wayne Nonnamaker, and Will Nonnamaker.
Finishing 25th in GT class and 49th overall is the Stevenson Automotive #57 Corvette driven by Dominic Cicero, Marc Bunting, James Gue, John Stevenson, and Lou Gigliotti.
Finishing 27th in GT class and 51st overall is the Stevenson Automotive #97 Corvette driven by Vic Rice, Tommy Riggins, John Stevenson, Spencer Trenery, Lou Gigliotti.
Finishing 36th in GT class and 64th overall is the Michael Baughman Racing #46 Corvette driven by Michael Baughman, Bryan Collyer, John Connolly, Mike Yeakle, and Frank Del Vecchio.
Finishing 39th in GT class and 67th overall is the WTF Engineering #48 Corvette driven by Hans Hauser, Robert Dubler, Ed Magner, and Michael DeFontes. [244]

February 2
Chevrolet announces the Ron Fellows ALMS GT1 Champion Corvette Z06. This is the first ever official signed special edition Corvette. The car is Arctic White exterior, accented with fender-stripe and Ron Fellows autograph. 399 are planned to be built, for likely retail price of US$77,500. [809.14] [816.16]

February 9
At the Chicago Auto Show, Chevrolet announces 500 replicas of the Atomic Orange and Gold Corvette Indy Pace Car will be built for sale. [821.12] [823.56] [836.122]
February 18
At the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, the Daytona 500 race is held. A 2007 Corvette Z06 is official pace car, driven by Cal Ripken, Junior. [809.14]
(month unknown)
Corvette and Cadillac Europe create a Victory Edition Corvette commemorative edition, available in the European Union only. The car is available in Black or Velocity Yellow, with various special features. [823.8]
General Motors product chief Bob Lutz confirms rumors of a 600-hp special-edition Corvette as a 2010 model in summer 2009. [823.8]
Automobile Magazine names the Corvette Z06 an Automobile Magazine All-Star. [823.8]
The March issue of Car and Driver magazine compares the Corvette Z06, Porsche 99 GT3, and Lotus Exige S. The Corvette is rated #1, at 203 points (out of 250), beating the Porsche by only one point. [846.40]
Some Corvette auction results:
1960 Tasco Turquoise, 283-ci 230-hp engine: US$64,000;
1962 Roman Red, 327-ci 360-hp fuel-injected engine: US$77,500;
1963 Daytona Blue, Z06 coupe, 36-gallon tank: US$260,000;
1963 Sebring Silver, Z06 coupe, 36-gallon tank: US$200,000;
1963 coupe, black exterior, black interior, 327-ci 340-hp engine, 4-speed transmission: US$60,000;
1964 Riverside Red convertible, fuel-injected engine: US$102,750 (record price for 1964);
1967 Rally Red convertible, 427-ci 435-hp engine: US$102,500. [816.93]

More Canadian Car shows

I have my Favourite Links all classified. When it takes too long for the Microsoft Explorer to load them up, I export them into Bookmark pages and save them by major Favourites Label - To Do, Cars, House, News, Woodwork, Government, etc.

Well, I was trying to find my Canadian Car Magazines list and found this one:

Canadian Classics Magazinehttp://www.lidstonepub.pe.ca/
who have a link to some of the upcoming Canadian Car shows. I guess the clubs are just getting their events lined up:

http://www.carshownews.com/national/Canadian.htm
At least, I'll go and see the one show that comes our way, out here in Freezer Land:

These guys run it:
http://www.autorama.com/casi/index.htmWe've always got our weekly Sunday Cruise during the summer.
__________________1979 Fairmont Squire (Built in Mexico), 200CI, C4 Auto.Nothing replaces common-sense. It just seems to be a commonly scarce commodity.

Covini C6W

The Covini C6W, which stands for Covini 6 Wheeler, is an Italian 2-seat, 2-door sports coupé with a removable roof section. Inspiration for the car was taken from the 1976 Tyrrell P34, which had two pairs of smaller front wheels, a principal applied to the C6W. The project was started in 1974 but abandoned shortly after, and left dormant into the 1980s due to the lack of availability of low-profile tires at time. In 2003 the project was revived and in 2004 the C6W was shown in prototype form. In 2005 a slightly revised version debuted at the Salon International de l’Auto, featuring new wheels, new roof structure and a refreshed interior, and went into limited production of 6-8 cars per year, as a result of a tie-up between PMI and Covini Engineering.

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

History

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is inspired by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR of 1955, based on the W196 F1 car, yet named after the road-going 300SL Gullwing. On 4 April 2008, Mercedes announced they will cease production of the SLR. The last of the coupes rolled off the production line at the end of 2007 and the roadster version is due to be discontinued in early 2009.

Brakes

The brake discs are carbon-ceramic and provide better stopping power and fade resistance than steel discs when operating under ideal working temperature. Mercedes-Benz claims these discs are fade resistant to 1,200 °C (2,200 °F). The front discs are internally vented and 370 mm (14.6 in) in diameter. 8 piston calipers are used. Rear discs are 360 mm (14.2 in) in diameter with 4 piston calipers. During wet conditions the calipers automatically skim the surface of the discs to keep them dry.

Rear view of the SLR McLaren Roadster

To improve braking performance there is an automatic air brake, when engaged the rear elevation angle of the rear spoiler is set to 65 degrees. The additional rear downforce in addition to the markedly increased aerodynamic drag increases peak deceleration ~25%.

Aerodynamics

The SLR features active aerodynamics; there is a spoiler mounted on the rear integral air brake flap. The spoiler increases downforce depending on its angle of elevation (angle of attack). At speeds above 95 km/h (59 mph) the spoiler/brake automatically raises to 10 degrees (15 in 722 edition), when demanded via the driver's switch, the elevation can be increased to 30 degrees (35 in 722 version) for increased rear downforce, at the cost of increased steady state drag.

Engine

The SLR McLaren sports a hand-built 5.4-litre, supercharged V8 engine.The SLR sports a 232 kg (171 lb·ft) hand-built 5.4-litre (5,439 cc (332 cu in)), supercharged, all-aluminum, SOHC V8 engine. The cylinders are angled at 90 degrees with three valves per cylinder and lubricated via a dry sump system. The compression ratio is 8.8:1 and the bore and stroke is 97 millimetre (3.82 in) and 92 millimeters (3.62 in), respectively. The Lysholm-type twin-screw supercharger produces 0.9 bar (13 psi) of boost, the turbine rotates at 23000 revolutions per minute, and the air is cooled via two intercoolers. The engine generates a maximum power of 626 PS (460 kW, 617 hp) at 6500 revolutions per minute and a maximum torque of 780 N·m (575 lb·ft) at 3250 revolutions per minute.
Unlike most of its contemporaries, its engine is front-mid mounted. McLaren took the original concept car designed by Mercedes and moved the engine 1 metre (39.4 in) behind the front bumper, and around 50 centimetres (19.7 in) behind the front axle. They also optimized the design of the center firewall.

Performance

A Mercedes-Benz SLR in motionThe car uses carbon fibre for its entire body construction in an attempt to keep the weight low. Despite CFRP materials the total curb weight is 1,768 kg (3,898 lb). The following tests have proven that the SLR can achieve a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in times less than the claimed 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 334 km/h (208 mph).
Car and Driver achieved a 0-60 mph (100 km/h) time of 3.6 seconds, and a quarter-mile time of 11.6 seconds at 125 mph (201 km/h) C&D suggests the times may be even lower if temperatures were lower. Car and Driver achieved top gear acceleration 30-50 mph and 50-70 mph times of 1.7 and 2.4 seconds, which are the fastest ever recorded by the magazine in a production car. The SLR also pulled 0.97 g on the skidpad.January 2005
Road and Track tested the car in their July 2005 Road Test and reached 60 mph (97 km/h) from a standstill in 3.5 seconds. The 0 - 100 mph (160 km/h) sprint was achieved in 7.5 seconds and a quarter mile run was completed in 11.5 seconds at 126 mph (203 km/h).
In June 2004 the SLR was tested at Nardo and performed the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) exercise in 3.8 seconds, 0-200 km/h (124 mph) in 11.5 seconds and 0-300 km/h (186 mph) in 30.4 seconds.[citation needed] Their 400 meter and kilometer times were 11.5 seconds at 122 mph (196 km/h) and 20.6 seconds at 278 km/h (173 mph) respectively. They also reached its claimed topspeed 334 km/h (208 mph).

Comparison

Despite its near 2-ton weight, the fuel economy is generally better than the lighter Lamborghini Murciélago, and even its lighter, less expensive, less powerful sibling, Gallardo.[5] Still, on the Episode 1 from Season 11 of BBC car show Top Gear the Lamborghini Murciélago performed better than the SLR during a race on the track. Also, the same show put the SLR and the Porsche Carrera GT on its track, and after multiple attempts, the Porsche beat the SLR-McLaren by just over a second (1:19.8 vs. 1:20.9). However, on a separate race around their short track, the SLR was fractionally quicker than the Carrera GT. In a straight line, the SLR is quicker throughout the range.

Variants

The Mercedes-Benz 722 Edition features some upgraded styling.A new version was introduced in 2006 called the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition. The "722" refers to the victory by Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with the starting number 722 (indicating a start time of 7:22 a.m.) at the Mille Miglia in 1955.
The "722 Edition" boosts power to 650 PS (478 kW, 641 hp) and 820 N·m (605 lb·ft) of torque at 4000 rpm, posting a top speed of 337 km/h (209 mph) (just 3 km/h faster than the standard SLR). 19-inch light-alloy wheels were used to reduce unsprung weight, while modifications were also made to the suspension, with a stiffer damper setup and 10 mm (0.4 in) lower ride height introduced for improved handling. Larger 390 mm (15.4 in) diameter front brakes and a revised front air dam and rear diffuser were fitted.
Exterior changes, other than the larger 19-inch (480 mm) black light-alloy wheels, include red "722" badging, hearkening back to the original 722 racer.
The SLR 722 can go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) km/h in 3.6 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) in 10.2 seconds and 300 km/h (186 mph) in 21.4 seconds and can reach a top speed of 337 km/h (209 mph).

Roadster

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren roadsterA roadster version of the SLR went on sale in September 2007 for £350,000 ($711,065 U.S.). It uses the same supercharged V8 AMG power plant as its coupé siblings, developing 626 PS (460 kW, 617 hp), to propel it to a top speed of 332 km/h (206 mph) and enable 0-100 km/h dash time of 3.8 seconds.[8] However, being a convertible the roadster will have to be burdened with extra weight and this will affect performance and handling. The Roadster's roof, however, is made from a "newly developed material" and hence will not take the form of a folding metal arrangement, as is now common on many modern cars. Following a manual unlatching, it takes a mere 10 seconds to fold away electrically. According to an official document from Mercedes, the cabin of the roadster is capable of allowing conversation between driver and passenger up to a speed of 124 mph (200 km/h) with the roof retracted. It is unsure if McLaren will release another version of the roadster like it did with the SLR 722 version. This roadster is aimed to compete against other sports cars such as the Pagani Zonda F Roadster.

722 GT

One of 21 SLR 722 GTs at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.The 722 GT is a tuned version of the SLR 722 which is developed for a one-make racing series. The cars are built by Ray Mallock Ltd. with approval from Mercedes-Benz. The car features new wider bodywork to accommodate 19 inch OZ racing wheels. The front grill vents are removed and larger, free flowing air extractors sit on the hood and flank the side of the car. The rear now has a racing wing and diffuser.Under the body, the car has shed 398 kg and reduced its dry weight to 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) . The engine remains in relatively stock specification but now produces 680 PS (500 kW, 671 hp) and 830 N·m (612 lb·ft) at 1.75 bar (175 kPa) boost. Inside, the car is stripped out with only the essential functions being controlled from a carbon fiber binnacle. New carbon fiber door panels and full roll cage complete the transformation.
Renntech announced 21 SLR McLaren 722 GT would be available to the North American market exclusively through RENNtech, for €795,000 (1.2 million USD).

Stirling Moss

To conclude its collaboration with McLaren, Mercedes Benz released a speedster edition of the SLR, named SLR Stirling Moss, with production from July to December 2009. Inspired by the legendary 300 SLR, the Stirling Moss will have gullwing doors, no roof and no windows. The car will be approximately 200 kg (440 lb) lighter than the regular model. The top speed is higher than the standard car at 217 mph and will go from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. The production run is limited to 75 pieces