Story updated: May 17, 2016 Western Driver’s 2016 online survey of the Top 10 British Cars is now closed, with 572 votes cast. From a list of 20 pre-selected British-built classic cars, voters declared the Jaguar E-Type their favourite, closely followed by second choice Aston Martin DB5. Here is how the top Top 10 ranked:Read Full Story
Western Driver selected 20 British marques as contenders for enthusiasts to vote their TOP 10 must-have cars. Voting ended April 30, 2016, click here to see the TOP 10. A draw was made from 572 entries for a chance to win an Autoglym Detailing Kit, 4 VIP ABFM ShowRead Full Story
After a few years absence, Vancouver ABFM official artist in residence Michael Stockdale brings his considerable creative talent to the creation of the 2016 official event artwork. The 12” x 16” framed acrylic painting presented on stretched canvas reflects Stockdale’s intimate knowledge and love of vintage and classic cars. Titled Saturday Lunch at the OldRead Full Story
Over the years, Morgan sports car enthusiasts in British Columbia belonged to the Morgan Owners Group Northwest (MOGNW). That club began in Oregon 40 years ago and grew large enough to have pods in Seattle, B.C. and Vancouver Island. This arrangement worked well until several years ago when the border line-ups created a stumbling blockRead Full Story
The holder of ticket Number 2203 is the winner of 2 Tickets to Britain via Air Transat. Ticket was bought by an attendee at the 2015 Vancouver ABFM at VanDusen Botantical Garden on Saturday May 16, 2015. Congratulations to the winner. Please contact Joan Stewart at 604.736.6754 for details on how to collect your prize.Read Full Story
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
