ABFM 2010 Silver Anniversary
May 22, 2010, VanDusen Garden, Vancouver, BC
The Greatest Show on British Wheels began in 1985 as a Show ‘n Shine event held in the parking lot of MCL Motor Cars in Vancouver.
That first show hosted some 35 cars, after which it was decided that a new venue would attract a larger crowd. The event was moved to its current outstanding location at VanDusen Botanical Garden at 37th and Oak Street. Since those early days the event has grown to become the largest of its kind in Canada and the Pacific Northwest, displaying some 637 vehicles, and with more than 5,000 enthusiasts in attendance.
The 2010 Silver Anniversary event will prove to be a very special celebration, with many staging improvements and some additional attractions.
Here is what is included so far:
- Anniversary Class: A special display of winning cars from previous years’ Debuting Restoration entrants.
- Restoration Row: Work-in-progress car displays to provide knowledge and information on classic car preservation.
- 2010 Featured Marques will celebrate 50 years of Britain’s sexiest sports car, the E-Type Jaguar (1960-1974)*, and pay tribute to all English Ford models.
- In 2-wheel class: 100 years of BSA motor bikes will be honoured.
- A swanky 25th Anniversary Reception Dinner and Silent Auction will be held Friday May 21st at Shaughnessy’s Restaurant, VanDusen Garden. Entrants can reserve a table for the dinner or have the option of attending the Reception only. Dinner attendees will be able to park their cars overnight (security in attendance overnight). Transportation will be provided to Richmond hotels.
- The annual presentation of the Canaccord Lewie Award to recognize an individual’s outstanding contribution to the classic car industry.
- Best Picnic and Period Dress Award, with emphasis on the Swinging Sixties.
- A special Race Car display sponsored by the Vintage Race Club of B.C.
- Manufacturers’ displays showing the latest 2010 British-built models.
- Garden Tours and a VanDusen $12-million Capital Plan display showing future construction and facilities’ plans.
- What’s Your Classic Worth? Informative presentation on classic car values over the past 25 years. Owners’ cars will be reviewed.
The annual walk down memory lane promises beautiful machinery, colourful and exotic flora, stirring brass band and jazz music, plus vendors’ stands packed with classic car parts and all things British.
Mark your calendars for the Victoria Day Weekend, Saturday May 22, 2010, and check the event website www.westerndriver.com/abfm for more announcements and registration details.
The event is produced by the Olde British & Classic Car Society, which encourages the appreciation, understanding and preservation of classic cars, vehicles and motorcycles for the enjoyment of their owners and the general public.
For sponsorship details or to register your British car or motorbike, please call 604.736.6754, or email jstewart@westerndriver.com
* E2A Prototype first debuted LeMans June 1960.
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