As the collector‑car world continues to evolve—shaped by shifting markets, new generations of enthusiasts, environmental issues and the enduring appeal of restoration craftsmanship—the conversations that bring the community together have never been more important. This year’s Talking Collector Cars – VIP Catered Reception, presented by Raymond James and powered by Hagerty and West Coast DreamRead Full Story
MINI Canada’s annual Rally to Cypress event, organized by Alex Camilleri, Assistant Marketing Manager, Brand & Partnership Open Auto Road Group, where the diversity of MINIs is on full display: classic Minis, modern Coopers, Countryman, convertibles, and EVs from across the Lower Mainland meet upRead Full Story
Photos: courtesy Morgan Motor Company Almost two years on from presenting Midsummer to the world, Morgan has completed the 50th and final bespoke customer commission. A limited-run barchetta designed in collaboration with Pininfarina, Midsummer is a Morgan special project that celebrates Morgan’s coachbuilding expertise and reimagines the timeless Morgan silhouette. In production at Morgan’sRead Full Story
***Updated: April 7, 2026*** Spectator tickets available at Eventbrite The traditional Victoria Day weekend at VanDusen Garden is confirmed for Saturday, May 16, 2026 (Victoria Day long weekend). Classic car enthusiasts are invited to display their British-built vehicles by registering online at westerndriver.com. Registrations received after April 30 will be placed on a waitlist andRead Full Story
Sixty-two classes of vehicles, including Aston Martin, Austin Healey Bentley, Jaguar, Jensen, Land Rover, Lotus, MG, T-Series, Mini, Rover, Triumph, McLaren, Motorcycles, Rolls-Royce, Rover, Sunbeam, TVR, were on display at the 2025 Vancouver ABFM, held at VanDusen Garden in Vancouver Also rarely seen vehicles such as Allard, Hurlingham, Jaguar D-Type, Humber, AC Ace, PantherRead Full Story
For the first time in Aston Martin’s rich 112-year history, the company’s iconic wings logo will sit beside the royal Coat of Arms of the British sovereign, having been awarded a Royal Warrant by Appointment to His Majesty The King. While official confirmation of the new Royal Warrant came in May 2024, Aston Martin hasRead Full Story
A LIVELY, SOCIAL EVENING ON EVERYTHING COLLECTOR CARS On Friday, May 16, the 2025 Vancouver ABFM hosted a reception and panel discussion on Collector Cars at VanDusen Floral Hall Building (5251 Oak Street at West 37th, Vancouver). The event provided an opportunity to meet and greet fellow enthusiasts and listen to a panel discussion aboutRead Full Story
International LEGO® Day is celebrated on January 28th each year to commemorate the day the original LEGO brick was patented in Denmark in 1958. Lego began in 1932 in the carpentry workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish furniture maker. During the Great Depression, he started making miniature versions of his products, which inspired himRead Full Story
THIS EVENT HAS ALREADY OCCURRED: VANCOUVER ABFM: presented by Hagerty Classic Cars, Future Classics and Motorcycles at VanDusen Botanical Garden, held Saturday, May 17, 2025 It’s been 40 years since the first Vancouver ABFM (All British Field Meet) occurred in the parking lot at MCL Motor Cars, Burrard Street, downtown Vancouver, in the Spring ofRead Full Story
The Vancouver All-British Car Show is back, and so is HAGERTY! The Vancouver All-British Car Show returns to VanDusen Garden, with an amazing display of classic British cars and bikes on the lawns of the magnificent VanDusen Botanical Garden. Join us as we celebrate 101 years of Triumph, Modified classics, and the 60th anniversary ofRead Full Story
The past, present and future of Aston Martin are being honoured through a year-long 2023 celebration of the iconic British brand’s 110th anniversary, which began on January 15, 1913, when founders Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford officially formed the partnership to create the first Aston Martin car. This partnership ignited more than a century of automotiveRead Full Story
The classic car restoration business is arguably one of the most challenging and complicated businesses to manage successfully. The restoration of an ‘old’ car, previously owned by several caring and, in many cases, uncaring owners, presents numerous challenges. These include experience, knowledge, skill, craftsmanship, innovative thinking, and, last but not least, working with a carRead Full Story
The final chapter in the age of the combustion engine for Lotus will be its Emira, slated for release around the world in 2022. Pronounced ‘Eh-meer-ah’, the word features in numerous ancient languages and often translates as ‘commander’ or ‘leader’. The Emira will be powered by an AMG turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine from the performanceRead Full Story
It is with a heavy heart that the event officials of The Greatest Show on British Wheels, ABFM Vancouver presented by HAGERTY, announce that the 35th anniversary event, originally rescheduled for Sept 11, 2021, has now been officially cancelled. The 2022 ABFM will take place Saturday May 21, 2022, followed by a Run on SundayRead Full Story
Two of the most famous E-Types in the world have taken part in a special birthday run to celebrate the opening of the 31st Geneva Motor Show on March 17, 1961, when the E-Type was unveiled to the public for the first time and described by the media as a sensation. On the opening day of the 1961 show, Jaguar receivedRead Full Story
Richmond-based Dash Real Estate Group, formerly Team Dash, has partnered with City & Country, UK, on an Exclusive Listing Agreement to promote their UK properties to the Canadian real estate landscape. City & Country is the UK’s leading redeveloper of historic sites and buildings into luxury new homes. A family business with more than 50Read Full Story
Updated March 9, 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 at VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, B.C. Canada. “We are pleased to welcome the world’s largest collector car insurer and automotive lifestyle brand toRead Full Story
If you worked in Britain, even for a short period of time, you may be entitled to a British State Pension. You may also be eligible to back pay premiums, which will increase the pension you receive when you reach pensionable age. The Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners (CABP) will help you determine if you qualifyRead Full Story
