Pacific Coastal Airline is the latest airline to join Air North and Air Transat in partnership with The Greatest Show on British Wheels, ABFM 2015. Entrants and attendees to the annual British classic car show and or Run will have a chance to win a trip for two on all three of these airline sponsorsRead Full Story
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‘RIP’ to be in attendance at 2015 Vancouver ABFM
The 2015 Vancouver ABFM, which will be held on Saturday May 16 at the VanDusen Garden, will host a crowd of MGAs in celebration of the vehicle’s 60th anniversary. One of the more than 50 MGAs in attendance will be an Australian-assembled roadster, which has been driven more than 193,000 kilometres around the world sinceRead Full Story
2015 Vancouver ABFM to celebrate 30 years of British classic cars
Dubbed “The Greatest Show on British Wheels,” the Vancouver All British Field Meet (ABFM) will host more than 500 classic British-built vehicles and motorcycles on the Great Lawn of the world renowned VanDusen Botanical Garden, while celebrating its 30th year, May 16, 2015. Click here to continue reading…
In Memoriam: John David Stanichak
JOHN DAVID STANICHAK: September 21, 1953 – August 15, 2014 It is with great sadness that Patrick and Joan Stewart, co-event organizers of the Vancouver All British Field Meet, announce the sudden but peaceful passing of John David Stanichak, beloved partner of Michelle Jaroch of Calgary, on Friday, August 15, 2014. John was a greatRead Full Story
In Memoriam: Michael (Mike) David Powley
It is with great sadness that Patrick and Joan Stewart publish the following announcement about the passing of Mike Powley. Mike was one of the faces of the annual Vancouver All British Field Meet at VanDusen, where for the past 19 years he read the more than 180 class awards in his inimitable style. MikeRead Full Story
Winning Tickets from Vancouver ABFM 2012
The winning ticket number for the 2012 Vancouver ABFM Virgin Atlantic trip for 2 is: 3993 Please contact jstewart@westerndriver.com to claim your prize. Winner must present ticket stub with matching number and must claim prize by July 1, 2012 for use in 2012, according to Virgin Atlantic’s schedule of flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).Read Full Story
VRCBC at the 2012 ABFM
The Vintage Racing Club of British Columbia (VRCBC) had another very successful day at the 27th ‘running’ of the ABFM. The Club’s display included some of their members’ racing versions of this year’s featured marques for this year; MGB and Lotus, as well as a couple of ‘Big’ Austin Healeys. Visit the VRCBC’s web site (here) for more photos.Read Full Story
All British Run – Vancouver / Whistler, May 20th
2012 All British Run – Vancouver / Whistler, May 20th As part of the Vancouver All British Field Meet during the May Victoria Day weekend, this fun day gives participants the opportunity to drive one of the world’s most scenic roads, the Sea–to-Sky Highway from Vancouver to the Olympic Village of Whistler, where the carsRead Full Story
ABFM 2012 – Vancouver, May 19th
The Greatest Show on British Wheels began in 1985. Since those early days 27 years ago, the show has grown to become the largest all British classic car show in western Canada, overflowing the Garden with some 600-plus classic cars and motorcycles and more than 6,000 people in attendance. The 2012 event is shaping upRead Full Story
ABFM 2012 – Vancouver, May 19th
ABFM 2012 – Vancouver, May 19th The Greatest Show on British Wheels began in 1985. Since those early days 27 years ago, the show has grown to become the largest all British classic car show in western Canada, overflowing the Garden with some 600-plus classic cars and motorcycles and more than 6,000 people in attendance.Read Full Story
ABFM 2012 – Vancouver, May 19th
The Greatest Show on British Wheels began in 1985. Since those early days 27 years ago, the show has grown to become the largest all British classic car show in western Canada, overflowing the Garden with some 600-plus classic cars and motorcycles and more than 6,000 people in attendance. The 2012 event is shaping upRead Full Story
2012 Vancouver ABFM official poster artwork unveiled
Vancouver artist Bill Richards is a full-time studio artist working in a variety of media including oil, encaustic, acrylic, watercolour and ink. One of Richards’ specialities is automotive paintings and drawings, which reveal his love of cars, racing and speed. His work is valued by art collectors and automotive enthusiasts alike for his attention toRead Full Story
Vancouver All British Classic Car Show announces featured marques for 2012 Show
The Greatest Show on British Wheels staged each Victoria Day weekend in the magnificent VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver is pleased to announce that it will pay special tribute to Lotus Cars and Norton motorcycles on Saturday May 19, 2012. Lotus Elan, the car on which the Mazda Miata was modelled. 12,224 built (1962-1973). 60 yearsRead Full Story
More Events and More Fun for Canada’s Biggest British Classic Car Show!
All British Field Meet, May 21, 2011 at the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, Canada The Greatest Show on British Wheels began in 1985. Since those early days 26 years ago, the Show has grown to become the largest in Canada and the Pacific Northwest, overflowing the Garden with some 600-plus classic cars and motorcycles and moreRead Full Story
ABFM in The New York Times
Wheels: A Show Celebrating Classic British Cars in Vancouver By PAUL DUCHENE Published: May 26, 2010 The All British Field Meet in Vancouver brought out nearly 700 British cars, from ACs to Wolseleys. The rest of the article