They are making progress in Springbank on their Avro Arrow scale model:
https://www.calgaryprimetimes.com/article/avro-arrow-dream-still-soars-for-volunteers-20190227
Abbotsford resident has 1966 Volkswagen Beetle restored as a tribute to its former owner:
https://driving.ca/volkswagen/beetle/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1966-volkswagen-1300-beetle
Keanu Reeves shows off his motorcycle collection:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/watch-keanu-reeves-show-off-his-motorcycle-collection
https://uncrate.com/video/keanu-reeves-motorcycle-collection/
Electric conversions for VW Beetle and Vans, Porsche, (Thanks Brad A.):
https://www.zelectricmotors.com/
Calgarian restores a 1966 Volkswagen Van with his son. Those that attended the Calgary World of Wheels will remember seeing this one:
https://driving.ca/volkswagen/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-all-in-the-vanny
1967 Chevy Impala SS Vintage road test with pics:
http://www.superchevy.com/features/1904-vintage-road-test-1967-chevrolet-impala-ss-feels-like-sports-car/
Good Guys GRT 100 Ford truck:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-grt-100-1969-ford-f100/
5 minutes with Wayne Carini of TV show “Chasing Classic Cars”:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/wayne-carini/
Elegant 1959 Rambler Wagon:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/the-elegant-1959-rambler-wagon/
Adam Trinders turns making parts for bikes into a full fabrication business working on cars in East Vancouver:
https://autoweek.com/article/diy/fabricator-look-adam-trinders-life
A crispy 69 Camaro Indy Pace car gets bought and auction and is undergoing restoration:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/buy-barbecued-1969-chevrolet-camaro-indy-pace-car/
Hot Wheels Legends tour Miami for Dwight (I like the full size Hot Wheels card backgrounds):
https://www.lowrider.com/events/2019-hot-wheels-legends-tour-miami/
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Events:
Dan from VIHR has his pics from the Abbotsford Car show posted here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vihr/sets/72157706550044071
You can look at lots of other pics Dan has taken from his Albums section here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vihr/albums
Brian has posted his pics from the SpringThaw car show in Calgary. By the sounds of the weather, its still thawing out:
http://s298.photobucket.com/user/OneBad56/slideshow/2019%20Calgary%20Spring%20Thaw
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Hi Darryl,
I keep forgetting to send you these links to our coverage of the 2019 Vancouver Auto Show – mostly about new cars but lots of old and special interest cars featured:
http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/vancouver-international-auto-show-2019-sneak-preview
http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/99th-vancouver-international-auto-show-top-picks-and-debuts
http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/2019-vancouver-international-auto-show-045-seconds
http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/vancouver-auto-show-2019-heard-good-things-about-show
http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/vancouver-international-auto-show-2019-present-past
http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/vancouver-international-auto-show-2019-svabc-fit-t
http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/vancouver-international-auto-show-2019-veva-la-lectric
Regards,
Randy
Special Car Store
www.specialcarstore.com
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Shop Tours:
Ross Racing Engines (Nice shop and equipment):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/ross-racing-engines/
Summit Racing fans post pics of their garages:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2019/04/17/photo-gallery-summit-racing-facebook-fans-share-their-garages-shops/
Nana’s Diner (Wow, quite the car collection):
https://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2019/04/nanas-diner/
Memminger VW garage has a lot of VW’s:
http://www.superfly-autos.com/features/memminger-vw-garage/
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Tech:
Speedway Motors G-Comp Unser Edition Rear suspension install:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/chassis-suspension/1904-speedway-motors-g-comp-unser-edition-rear-suspension-install/
Fixems Monthly tips and and tricks for street rodders:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/fixems-montly-tips-tricks-street-rodders-know/
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Videos:
Canada D’eh Car Show with Jellybean Autocrafters & Customs on My Classic Car:
https://youtu.be/SajPMHQ6tBw
Inside the Pinball Museum (Interesting to learn the history behind them):
https://uncrate.com/video/the-1700-machine-pinball-collection/
Larry Pfister (Well known local photographer) has started a youtube channel for his drag racing footage:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ji25_4aiQ5x9o35xlSDpA
Larry Pfister has also created a website called Horsepower heaven 2.com here:
http://horsepowerheaven2.com/
Note: Some links may expire over time…
Cheers, Darryl.
Darryl's Drive In 