Many successful companies trace their heritage to a small business that started as a passion project. Surprisingly, some of these now-famous companies credit a Volkswagen model as a key player in the early days of their business. Domino’s Delivery Beetle Brothers Tom and James Monaghan founded Domino’s Pizza in 1960 when they bought a smallRead Full Story
Exactly 15 years ago, Bugatti was the first series manufacturer to achieve a record of 407 km/h (253 mph) with a series production car (the Veyron 16.4), which still stands today. The French luxury manufacturer of hyper sports cars had achieved one of the development goals that it had set for itself, something that theRead Full Story
Designed to lift spirits and support the classic car community during the COVID-19 pandemic, REVS Limiter is a brand-new, online-only virtual car show – and it’s taking place this weekend (May 16-17). Perfect timing for Vancouver ABFM entrants and spectators who will miss attending this year’s Victoria Day Weekend event for the first time inRead Full Story
By Steve Blake The Ferrari Portofino has at times been misaligned as an “entry-level” Ferrari. This term was coined simply because the car has the lowest price point in the Ferrari line. I would say the Portofino is so much more than an entry-level car and more of a Grand Tourer that would compliment anRead Full Story
For enthusiasts looking for digital entertainment while practicing social distancing, the Petersen Automotive Museum is streaming Vault tours during its temporary closure. Led by Collection Manager Dana Williamson, the hour-long digital tour provides rare access to never-before-seen race cars, movie cars and culturally significant vehicles from the Vault presented by Hagerty. Online Vault tours costRead Full Story
The Vancouver ABFM has been actively monitoring governmental and WHO advice regarding the development of Coronavirus COVID-19 over the past weeks. With a dramatic shift in the global response, it is clear that COVID-19 will have a profound impact beyond our health and day-to-day activity. As a result, and in discussion with all concerned, theRead Full Story
In Formula One: The Champions—70 Years of Legendary F1 Drivers author Maurice Hamilton and award-winning photographers Bernard and son Paul-Henri Cahier have produced a 240-page hard cover book that pays tribute to the great F1 champions of the modern era. To attain the title of F1 World Driver’s Champion is considered the pinnacle achievement inRead Full Story
A wide variety of 15-plus beautiful classic Italian sports cars will be on display at the 2020 Vancouver International Auto Show (VIAS). The one-day display will be available to the public free of charge from 10am to 5pm, Sunday March 29 on the Jack Poole Plaza at the VIAS. The cars can also be viewedRead Full Story
The history of the automobile in British Columbia provides a road map for the development of communities throughout the province; from north to south and east to west the industry has touched every corner. Just as the arrival of train travel allowed cities to grow, the personal automobile has helped British Columbia to become farRead Full Story
Beginning in 1932, Vancouver-based Fred Deeley Motors was the distributor for Austin cars in the province of British Columbia. In the late 1940s, when Austin was about to release its brand-new Devon A40 equipped with an economical 1200cc four-cylinder overhead valve engine coupled to a four-speed transmission, Deeley convinced the manufacturer to build a left-hand-driveRead Full Story
The Alfa Romeo brand is debuting a new logo to celebrate its 110th anniversary. Born on June 24 of 1910 in Milan, Italy, Alfa Romeo has designed and crafted some of the most stylish, powerful and exclusive cars in automotive history. To recognize this 110-year tradition, the new design keeps the classic “Biscione” or heraldicRead Full Story
Bigben and KT Racing have released a new gameplay video for TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2. More immersive and realistic than ever, the motorcycle racing simulation TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 offers fans of motorcycle racing an unprecedented experience. Created in 1907, the TT isRead Full Story
British car owner and Vancouver ABFM attendee Derek Bell stumbled upon a video about the history of the famed Bugatti Coupe Napoleon on YouTube. The video deals with the history of the Bugatti Family and the six massive Type 41’s that were made. In 1985, Bell and a friend attended the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.Read Full Story
[2020 ABFM Entry Form (Cars & Motorcycles)] [2020 Whistler Run Entry Form] [2020 ABFM Swap Meet Entry Form] [2020 ABFM Sales Corral Entry Form] For complete information on all events, click here: 2020 Vancouver All British, May Long-Weekend Activities
Love to drive? How about considering the Stelvio Pass in northern Italy with its 48 hairpin turns. The route was picked by the British automotive show Top Gear as its choice for the “greatest driving road in the world” in the first episode of the show’s 10th series, after its team went in search ofRead Full Story
Honda Canada has launched a bold new environmental campaign entitled Driven to Reduce Emissions Since 1948, which is designed to help Canadian consumers reduce their personal carbon footprint. This first-of-its-kind awareness campaign posts government-verified vehicle CO2 emission ratings directly on Honda.ca for every model Honda sells in Canada. Similar to food service providers listing caloricRead Full Story
The First Vancouver British car run for the season occurred on Wednesday January 1, when the Tony Cox Memorial Run, organized by the Canadian XK Jaguar and Classic MG Club, took place. The Run included approximately 30 British classic cars (MGs, Jags, Lotus, Triumph, Rover), driving picturesque countryside roads around Langley and culminating with aRead Full Story
Western Driver is hosting the 2020 Emilia Romagna “Land of Motors” Tour, an escorted tour of northern Italy’s famous Motor Valley—the home to Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Pagani & the annual Gran Premio Nuvolari Mille Miglia Classic Rally & Show in Siena—plus Florence & the Tuscany Riviera. Museums, private collections, factory tours, cooking school, plus legendaryRead Full Story
