Updated January 19, 2021 The Greatest Show on British Wheels, Vancouver ABFM, is pleased to announce that Hagerty Collector Car Insurance will be the Presenting Sponsor for the 35th anniversary event, scheduled for Saturday May 22, 2021 at VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, B.C. Canada. The Vancouver ABFM is also reserving alternative dates in July andRead Full Story
Spotted on Vancouver’s westside, a 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa. The engine is all-aluminum air-cooled flat six, which, in turbo charged form, as in the Corsa model, produces exceptional performance for a compact car. The multi-dial interior and high-back seats also made the Corsa a sporty model in the ‘60s. With its swing-axle suspension at theRead Full Story
With time to spare and nowhere to go during the COVID-19 lockdown, many classic-car owners have seized the opportunity to finally make progress on a restoration project—or two. Rob Dibble saw the overabundance of time at home as an opportunity to pursue his passion for car restoration. A corporate development entrepreneur, Dibble has been workingRead Full Story
Tom Cochrane said it best: “Life is a highway, I want to ride it all night long.” More that ever, these lyrics are ringing as Canadians rediscover the love, and passion of the drive amid COVID-19 restrictions lifting. During these unprecedented times, the driving experience has transformed from commuting to being a source of freedom,Read 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
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
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
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
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
These little and supposedly underpowered sports cars—windup sports cars, so to say—not only offer great value, but they can provide a lot of sports car fun both on the street and at the track…. Click here to continue Reading…
Hagerty, the classic car valuations and insurance provider, has released its list of best classic cars to buy in 2017. The list focuses on cars that are poised to be strong investments in terms of value growth and smiles-per-dollar. “One of the most exciting trends emerging is younger enthusiasts driving interest in newer vehicles,” saidRead Full Story
Following an amazing response from car enthusiasts around the world after the reveal of the restomod Jaguar Mark 2 on August 29, 2014, 2014, by Callum, Classic Motor Cars Limited (CMC) has announced production of a limited-edition run of cars. “The car was only [recently] unveiled to the public but has attracted interest from allRead Full Story
The Triumph TR6 (1969-76) was a British six-cylinder sports car and the best-seller of the TR range built by Triumph when production ended in July 1976. Automotive journalist Paul Duchene tells Dave Kinney, of Hagerty’s Cars That Matter, what to look out for when you’re thinking about buying at TR6 for yourself. Click here toRead Full Story
This Jensen, one of approximately 49 made, was the last to come out of the Jensen factory in May of 1976, just before the credit receivers locked the doors. The owner of the factory, Kjell Qvale decided to keep this car for himself. The car was shipped to his BMC dealership in San FranciscoRead Full Story
This pristine 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 will be one of the many beautiful vehicles that will be seen at the 2014 Vancouver ABFM on Saturday May 17 at VanDusen Garden. Owner Rob Westcott took it out for a spin above the fog on January 1st in Belleveue, WA—his annual first drive of the year. ClickRead Full Story
It’s a passion for classic British-built cars and motorcycles that fires up the annual nostalgia fest known as The Greatest Show on British Wheels – All British Field Meet (ABFM) 2014. Click here to continue reading…
