2026 Event Pictures

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Falcon Ladder / Scenic Road Cider Co Tour - September 10, 2026

On September 10, Falcon Ladder & Scaffold had the pleasure of hosting an open house for about a dozen and a half members of the Kelowna Classics car club, and their vintage cars came with them, lined up outside the shop for everyone to admire.

The morning kicked off with Timmy's coffee and donuts courtesy of Falcon Ladder, giving everyone a chance to mingle and check out each other's rides before the tour got underway. As both the Manager of Falcon Ladder and a proud Kelowna Classics member myself, I had the chance to say a few words to kick things off, and it was great seeing two of my worlds come together in one place.

From there, our shop manager, Dave Clifton, took the group on a full tour of the facility. Dave has been working at Falcon Ladder for over 30 years! Dave walked everyone through how raw aluminum gets transformed into the finished ladders that Falcon Ladder is known for, start to finish, right on our shop floor. The group also got a look at our yard and storage facility, plus a few of the old machines we still rely on for making parts. There's something special about seeing decades-old equipment still hard at work, and it was a hit with a crowd that clearly appreciates things built to last.

To cap off the shop visit, our building owner, Andy Visinki, generously opened up his own shop in the same building, where he's currently in the middle of restoring four classic cars. For a group of car enthusiasts, getting an up-close look at restoration work in progress was the perfect way to end the tour.

After the tour at Falcon Ladder wrapped up, Joel Prichard led some of the group over to Scenic Road Cider Co. for some tasty beverages, which was a great way to keep the day going and swap a few more car stories over cider samples in the tasting room.

A big thank-you to everyone from the Kelowna Classics car club who came out to see how we build our ladders, and to Dave and Andy for making the day such a great one. Thanks as well to Scenic Road Cider Co. for hosting a few of us for drinks afterward. We love opening our doors and sharing what we do, and we're already looking forward to the next visit.

- Kevin Cooper

Photos by Garet

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Driving Tour #5 - September 3, 2026

Another great tour!

We had 9 old cars and 16 members turn out for this event.

We visited 2 beautiful ponds, a flower farm, and ended our evening at McCulloch Station Pub.

A most enjoyable evening!

Photos by Ed

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Driving Tour #4 - August 28, 2026

We had 10 cars and 19 members and drove almost every back road in East Kelowna.

We finished off a fun night at Larry and Anne Buckmasters house for pie and ice cream.

Thanks to Larry and Anne for doing such a great job hosting our group.

Thanks to all our members who participated in cruising Kelowna in August!

- Joel

Photos by Ed

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Wings and Wheels - August 22, 2026

The annual Wings and Wheels event at the Kelowna Airport brings together two worlds: aviation and classic cars.

Many thanks to the club members who volunteered and participated in the Aug 22nd event.

The weather 'mostly' cooperated, and of course we had a bear fall out of a tree to keep events EXCITING!

FYI, winners of the categories are:

Vehicle - Dustin Larrimore - 1979 Chevy one-ton dually long box

Aircraft - Mike Silvernagle - Murphy Moose - big main tires

Motorcycle - Grant Swerbeth - 1981 Suzuki

Cheers, Larry

Photos by Ed

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Thursday Driving Tour #3 - August 20, 2026

This Thursday Tour was very well attended . We had 14 vintage cars and 29 members.

It actually got started a bit earlier at the A&W at Capri Center, where a bunch of members gathered for the annual "Burgers to Beat MS" event that takes place at locations all over Canada. Ian Pike's 1918 Chevrolet 490 took home the "Best in Show" prize, which was a bunch of Root Beer. Nice! On a sad note, we had to leave the Brunts behind, as Darrell's Merc would not start!

After dinner at the A&W, we gathered at Mission Creek Park for the actual tour.

Nice to see some new people out. We ended our tour, visiting on Peggy Stowell’s sundeck with ice cream treats.

Thanks a lot Peggy!

- Joel

Photos by Ed

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Thursday Driving Tour #2 - August 13, 2026

We had 9 vintage cars and 19 members, our tour covered some scenic roads in the Glenmore area.

We stopped on Knox Mountain and visited with Jim and Polly Green and viewed their collection of beautiful classic cars.

Then we all headed down the hill to Audrey Risso's place, for pie and ice cream.

Thanks Polly and Jim and a BIG THANKS to Audrey!

Joel

Photos by Ed

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Pulled Pork Picnic - August 9, 2026

Our annual pulled pork picnic was a great success, in spite of the heavy smoke in the area due to the wildfires. Oyama had a little pocket of clean air, thankfully! There were about 40 members in attendance, and Ian's Green Machine is (mostly) up and running! Thanks to the Briggemans for the great food, and thanks to the Pikes for hosting.

Photos by Ed

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Driving Tour #1 - August 6, 2026

Our first short driving tour on Thursday, August 6 was excellent.

We had 12 cars and 22 members.

The tour covered the south Rutland and Black Mountain area.

We visited Elysium Gardens, enjoyed the beautiful gardens, and were attacked by dinosaurs.

We viewed a 1916 Model T. The tour through quiet country roads led to Joel and Marie's house for drinks and ice cream.

A good time was had by all.

Thanks, Joel

Photos by Ed

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Super Car Frenzy #2 - August 4, 2026

On Tuesday, August 04, the Kelowna Classics car club had 9 cars at the Okanagan College Kelowna Campus to participate with the kids' camp car Frenzy once again. A big thank you to all the car owners who participated!

1919 Ford Model T - Andrew Keisewetter

1935 Ford Cabriolet - Larry Buckmaster

1948 Oldsmobile - Ivan LaJeunesse

1947 Willys CJ5A - Ed Wilson

1957 Ford T-Bird - Bill Chyplyk

1963 Buick Riviera - John Bruineman

1968 Ford Mustang - Ian McKay

1978 Tow Truck - Daryl Wasylyshyn

2020 Corvette - John Logel

Ed Wilson coordinated the event and supplied pictures.

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Sun Pointe Village Show & Shine - July 28, 2026

We had a wonderful day at Sun Pointe Village!

The weather was perfect for a car show, and we even had a nice shady spot to sit and socialize.

A huge thank you to the staff at Sun Pointe Village for making us feel so welcome. The lunch was great, topped off with ice cream! The musicians were fantastic, playing lots of old favourites, and best of all was the enthusiastic participation from the residents. They loved the cars and trucks we brought.

The residents voted as follows:

Best Overall – 1939 Jaguar Kit Car
Owned and built by George Piché

Best Love Machine – 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Owned by Bill Chyplyk

Best Getaway Car – 1965 Ford Mustang
Owned by Bob Gallant

There were a lot of close votes because there were so many beautiful vehicles to choose from.

Our next show isn't until September, but we have our Thursday evening tours throughout August to look forward to.

Thanks to everyone for your participation. You made it a great day at Sun Pointe Village!

Cheers, Terry Johnston

Photos by Ed & Terry

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Quesnel / Barkerville Tour - July 16y-20, 2026

Cariboo Chapter Hosts Kelowna Classics Car Club
Nine vehicles belonging to members of the Kelowna Classics Car Club and the Golden Ears Chapter, and their owners, had a five-day trip to Quesnel, from July 16 to 20, 2026. While in Quesnel, members were hosted by the Cariboo Chapter. Members’ vehicles also participated in the Billy Barker Days parade, where Duncan and Bobbie Tough’s 1966 Buick Skylark convertible
won first place for best 1900 to 1980 stock. As part of the trip, members spent a day in the historic gold rush town of Barkerville. The town established in the 1860s is now a historical site.

Helped by an Angel
During the trip to Quesnel, the 1951 Meteor coupe driven by Randy and Elaine Nichols of the Golden Ears Chapter developed a worn bearing in the front left wheel. Despite issues with cell coverage in the area, club members diagnosed the problem and were able to track down a new bearing kit. A trucker stopped and offered his help and provided a list of parts dealers and shops where the repairs could be made. The trucker gave Randy his home phone number and told Randy that if he couldn’t find a shop to do the repairs to call him. Randy was unable to find an available shop and he arranged for a flatbed truck to take his Meteor to the trucker’s home, where the trucker installed the bearing kit at no charge – truly an angel.

The following members and their vehicles participated in the trip organized by Gord Angus:
1. Ian & Dee Pike (1986 Buick Skylark coupe)
2. Glen & Debbie Briggeman (1955 Chev pickup)
3. Dennis Floate & Maureen Floate (1979 Chrysler LeBaron coupe)
4. Ross & Bev Deegan (1949 Mercury sedan)
5. Guests from Maple Ridge Randy & Elaine Nichols (1951 Meteor coupe)
6. Maurice & Gloria Francoeur (1953 Chev Bel Air convertible)
7. Duncan & Bobbi Tough (1966 Buick Skylark convertible)
8. Mina Petersen & her two sons, Zulric and Zaxtin (Toyota Tundra pickup)
9. Gord Angus (2024 Mustang coupe)

Photos by Dennis and Glen

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Vineyards Residence Show & Shine (Part 2) - July 14, 2026

Additional photos from this great event!

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Vineyards Residence Show & Shine - July 14, 2026

It was a fun day at The Vineyards Retirement Resort. We had a great selection of cars on display, including several we hadn't seen before. We were treated to a wonderful lunch, and it was enjoyable chatting with the residents as well as our fellow car owners.

The residents voted for their favourite vehicles as follows:

Best in Show: 1955 Ford Thunderbird – Bob "007" Cunningham
Best Paint: 1966 Buick Skylark – Duncan and Bobbie Tough
Best Interior: 1935 Ford Cabriolet – Larry Buckmaster
Most Unique: 1947 Packard (fully modified) – New member Ed Vergunst

We were also pleased to welcome two new members to the club: Ed Vergunst with his very unique 1947 Packard, and John Bertram with his beautiful 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.

Honourable mentions go to Clare Sucloy with her 1947 Triumph Roadster, and John Logel with his 1969 Volkswagen Beetle featuring a factory AutoStick transmission and factory air conditioning.

A big thank you to Tiara Chand and the entire team at The Vineyards for inviting us. We had a fantastic day!

Cheers 👍 Terry Johnston

Photos by Ed and Terry

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Super Car Frenzy at Okanagan College - July 9, 2026

The Camp Okanagan College Super Car Frenzy was organized by Trisha Kadla, the Support Coordinator. She contacted the Kelowna Classics Car Club to see if we could bring a few cars for the kids to see. We showed up with 14 cars, and they showed up with 60 kids! Everyone had a great time finding out about the cars, ranging from 1918 to 1980, plus a newer Corvette.
It really was a blast for all concerned! A special thank you to the 14 car owners!
Photos by Ed & Terry

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Orchard Garden Show & Shine - July 7, 2026

We had 20 cars participate in the Orchard Gardens Show this year, including a few we hadn't seen before.

The staff and residents were delighted with the turnout and really appreciated seeing such beautiful vehicles.

We were welcomed in the morning with a great selection of muffins and coffee, followed by delicious hamburgers and potato salad for lunch.

The cars were voted on as follows:

Most Favourite & Best Looking Engine
1935 Ford Cabriolet – Larry Buckmaster

Best Convertible & Most Likely Car to Be Driven by James Bond
1955 Ford Thunderbird – Bob ("James") Cunningham, 007

Best Back Seat to Make Out In
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria – Rob MacKenny

Fastest-Looking Car
1968 Ford Mustang – Ian McKay

Most Likely to Be Driven by Marilyn Monroe
1957 Ford Thunderbird – Bill Chyplyk

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it such a fun day!

Cheers 👍👍

Terry Johnston

https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623608/Classic-car-show

Thanks to Terry and Garet for the photos!

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Peach City Beach Cruise, Penticton - June 28, 2026

A few pix from the Peach City Beach Cruise in Penticton, courtesy of Larry Buckmaster.

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Glenmore Family Fun Day - June 27, 2026

A great day for an event at the Grace Baptist Church! It wasn't too hot, and the rain held off, making for perfect conditions.

THANK YOU for continuing today's Chapter Glenmore Fun Day Show & Shine.

The Tradition of adding a Car Show to this Event was started about 10 years ago by Al and Bill.

Through the years, it has been a super event.

Great to mix with the younger set for a change!

The baking, popcorn, watermelon, and hot dogs were pretty good also.

Cheers

Bill

Thanks to Ed and Bill for the photos.

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Father's Day Show and Shine in Vernon - June 21, 2026 (Part 1)

It was a perfect day for a car show in Vernon! All that sunshine brought out a lot of old tin, and tons of folks came out to feast their eyes on all the wonderful cars on display. They also brought their appetites, as our Chapter's Cook Trailer was extremely busy the whole day, serving coffee and donuts in the morning, before firing up the grill to make hot dogs and hamburgers in the afternoon. It was a great day of camaraderie with our fellow members, seeing old friends, meeting new folks and honouring all of our Dads. Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time and helped things run smoothly!

Thanks to Bill for all the great photos!

- Kevin

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Father's Day Show and Shine in Vernon - June 21, 2026 (Part 2)

One of our Club's newest members, Chris Relke, took a bunch of great photos at the show on Sunday, when he wasn't helping with the busy cook trailer!

- Kevin

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Okanagan Chateau Show & Shine - June 16, 2026

Another great event for our chapter! Seventeen of our members attended with their vehicles and were treated to a beautiful, sunny day.

As always, the staff of the Okanagan Chateau made us feel very welcome, providing a delicious lunch with a choice of hamburgers or hot dogs, along with potato salad, fruit cocktail for dessert, and decanters of freshly made lemonade.

Jeremy Messenger provided excellent musical entertainment throughout the event. He has entertained us at several of our year-end banquets.

The care facility had a number of framed prints available by donation, and several were purchased by our members.

Prizes were awarded to the three vehicles that received the most votes from the residents:

First Place: Bob Gallant – 1965 Ford Mustang
Second Place: Ken Buhler – 1927 Model T Coupe
Third Place: Ross Deegan – 1949 Mercury

Congratulations to all of our winners!

The remaining participants each received a bottle of wine as a thank-you for bringing their vehicles.

Ed Wilson provided the photos from the day; check them out below.

Thank you to all of our members who were able to bring their cars out and help make this event such a success. I hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as the residents did.

-Glen

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Kelowna Classics Meeting & Chili Lunch at the Cunninghams - June 7, 2026

It was perfect weather for a gathering at Bob & Josie's for a quick meeting and to have a delicious lunch. Thanks to the Briggemans for their fine cooking, they make fantastic chili! We managed to pack a lot of vehicles onto the property and welcomed some guests and new members. During the meeting, we re-capped our successful cook trailer event at Father Pandosy, and chatted about upcoming events, including upcoming shows at seniors' residences and the big show in Vernon for Father's Day.

- Photos by Bill & Garet

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25th Annual Antique Tractor Show at Father Pandosy - May 30+31, 2026

A Huge Thank You to all who were able to volunteer their time to assist with this event!

The grounds were pretty wet and soggy on Friday during setup, but by Saturday morning, the weather was improving, and the grounds slowly started drying out.

Both Saturday and Sunday had a good turnout of spectators, and the weather was perfect on Sunday.

Our members had the tents down and the trailer packed up in record time, and we were packed up and on our way home in less than an hour after the last burger was served.

Many of our volunteers put in pretty long shifts to keep things flowing smoothly,
An extra BIG THANK YOU to those members!!

Several of our members had their cars on display over the two days for the spectators to view.

All things considered, it was a very successful event for our group!

On the downside, Bob Cunningham had a charging issue with his 56 Crown Victoria, which resulted in it having to ride home on a deck truck on Saturday

Glen Briggeman
Kelowna Classics president

Photos by Ed, Bill & Terry

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Memorial Cup Parade - May 21, 2026

ARRIVAL OF THE MEMORIAL CUP PARADE

The Memorial Cup, one of the most prestigious and coveted trophies in North American sport, has a rich tradition that has shaped the way junior hockey is played in North America. The trophy was originally known as the OHA Memorial Cup and was donated by the Ontario Hockey Association in March 1919 in remembrance of the many soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice for Canada in the First World War.

Folks began gathering to view the Parade well ahead of 4:30. The R.C.M.P. Cruiser led the Parade with the Major Sponsors being recognized. Then it was down to the serious stuff. Recognition of the Tournament’s significance for those who sacrificed on our behalf. Our Chapter’s contribution saw five antique convertibles escorting dignitaries, more details below.

- Bill Fleming, story and pix with additional pix from Al Dalsvaag

The 2026 Memorial Cup Parade in Kelowna carried special meaning, as the Memorial Cup itself was first presented in 1919 in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War. Over the years, the tournament and trophy have come to honour all Canadian military veterans.

This year’s celebration began with a unique and memorable arrival. Members of Westbank First Nation transported the Memorial Cup across Okanagan Lake by canoe to Kelowna’s City Park, where it was officially turned over to the military before the parade assembled.

The Kelowna Classics were honoured to provide a lineup of vintage convertibles for the dignitaries participating in the parade. Adding to the ceremony, a cadet marched ahead of each vehicle carrying a sign identifying the passengers following behind.

Leading the procession was Chief Robert Louie, riding in a beautifully restored 1919 Ford Model T Runabout — fittingly, the same model year as the very first Memorial Cup. The vehicle was driven by Andrew Kiesewetter.

Mayor Tom Dyas followed in a 1955 Thunderbird Convertible driven by Bob Cunningham.

Member of Parliament Stephen Fuhr rode in a 1963 Chevrolet Nova Convertible driven by Terry Johnston.

One of the most memorable moments came as 101-year-old veteran Stu Richardson and Legion Vice-President Valerie MacGregor rode in a stunning 1953 Chevrolet Bel-Air Convertible driven by Maurice Francoeur.

Rounding out the lineup were Kelowna Memorial Cup co-chairs Dave Rush and Steve Thomson, travelling in a historic 1951 Cadillac Convertible driven by Jim Carpenter. The Cadillac holds its own royal connection, having previously carried Queen Elizabeth during her 1951 visit to Vancouver, when she was still Princess Elizabeth.

- Terry Johnston

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Northwoods Retirement Residence Show and Shine - May 20th, 2026

The weather was perfect!

We had 23 beautiful old cars for people look at and to talk about all brought by a great bunch of owners from the Kelowna Classics Chapter of the Vintage Car Club.

Our hosts were amazing as they are every year!

The entertainment provided by Sister Act was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Thank you!

We had 66 ballots filled out and the winners were as follows:
Best Museum Piece: 1919 Model T Runabout, Owned by Andrew Kiesewetter
Best Memory Maker: 1946 Ford Coupe, Owned by Ted Anderson
Best Love Machine: 1965 Rambler Convert, Owned by Garet and Marnie Tanner
Best Overall: 1960 Thunderbird, Owned by Nino and Marilyn Giammarino

The people at these retirement residences really do love the old cars and the memories!

Thank you to everyone for making this show such a big success.

Cheers
Terry Johnston, Photos by Ed & Garet

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5th Annual Apple Valley Cruisers Spring Fling 2026 - May 16th, 2026

This year’s Apple Valley Cruisers Spring Fling Show & Shine in Summerland was another super event.

Following are a few items that caught my eye. Check out the chrome on the Buick! Of course, the South Okanagan VCCC Chapters’ Ford Model A’s were my favourites. The restored 1925 McLaughlin-Buick 25-45 Phaeton is very impressive as well. The ’50s Merc caught Dan’s attention. His brother had one years ago. Included are a few other classics to illustrate the quality of the vehicles in this annual Show & Shine.

The Boy Scouts (leaders and scouts) provided excellent hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch, along with drinks and chips. The 1934 Ford 3 Window really caught my attention! An impressive vehicle, classy when compared to my ’34 3 Window back in my high school days. The 1947 Packard (originally a 4-door Clipper) was an amazing body restructuring, along with the Chrysler Hemi running gear. Great to see the gals are still loving ‘Dad’s Truck.’ Couldn’t resist ending with a ‘selfie.’

- Bill

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May Tour 2026

A lot of fun here for the 8 members of Kelowna Classics that attended, good tours and waaay to much to eat. I think we all got in on the winnings of some sort. Judge Jim and our MC gave a fun chat on the fellowship of May tours and gave accolades to long-term attendees and fellowship. It was nice to see our new member John Mcleod attend!

- Garet

Another great May Tour! Valve cover racing was very popular on the Friday night. Garet won first place overall, as you can see with the plaque he’s holding. The weather was great. We toured to Sayward on Saturday, a town many of us have never been to. On Sunday, we went through the Comox Valley and had lunch at the Courtney Fish and Game Club, which is an amazing setting on Comox Lake. The food on both days was awesome. There were 75 cars to look at, and the weather held out. We never used the wipers, and some of us came back on the Duffy Lake Road for a little extra adventure.

- Jim Carpenter

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President's “Spontaneous" Kamloops Tour - May 9, 2026

We had a great turnout for this day tour, with 26 people and 14 cars joining in for the drive.

The group gathered just north of the four-way stop in Oyama, and by 9:15 a.m. we were on our way, with Bob Cunningham leading the tour.

Our first stop was the Muscle Car Saloon, owned by Lars and Anita Jensen. Everyone enjoyed the impressive display of memorabilia and muscle cars, while Lars gave a detailed description of the collection and answered plenty of follow-up questions from the group.

After leaving the Muscle Car Saloon, we proceeded north along Barnhartvale Road to our lunch stop at Tumbleweeds Neighbourhood Pub. Following a great lunch, we continued on to the home of Del and Claudine Basaraba.

The Basarabas treated the group to a fantastic tour of their amazing man cave collection of memorabilia, along with their three 1932 Ford pickups, a 1956 Ford Thunderbird, and a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.

To top it all off, Del and Claudine served everyone ice cream floats in a variety of flavours at their 1950s-style soda counter inside the man cave.

A huge thank you to Del and Claudine for allowing our group to tour their shop and incredible collection — and especially for the floats!

— Glen

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Jake Warkentin Memorial Small Engine Show - April 18, 2026

Perfect weather set the stage for an outstanding event hosted by Doug and Linda Callahan at their beautiful Kelowna property. Their hospitality made for a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the day.

The show featured hundreds of antique machines, including operating steam engines, shovels, trucks, road-building equipment, logging trucks, and a wide variety of small engines. This private, invitation-only gathering attracted more than 150 enthusiasts from across the region.

The Kelowna Classics chapter of the VCCC was proud to be part of the event, bringing along our cook trailer to keep everyone well fed. Breakfast featured pancakes and sausages, followed by hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch.

We also showcased a couple of classic vehicles, including a 1919 Ford Model T Runabout owned by Andrew Kiesewetter and a 1930 Ford Model A owned by Butch Chouinard.

This marked our first cook trailer event of the season, and it was a great success thanks to the 16 club members who came out to lend a hand.

With a full lineup of exciting events ahead, it’s shaping up to be another fantastic season.

- Terry Johnston

(And thanks to Garet and Terry for the photos!)

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Shop Talk #4 - Valve Cover Race Car Special Event! April 11, 2026

This fourth installment of our Shop Talk series turned into something truly special, as George and Shirley Staley opened up their beautiful South Kelowna home to host the event. With an impressive turnout of around 40 members, it became our best-attended Shop Talk yet.
The morning kicked off with coffee and snacks, generously provided by the Staleys, before George led the group out to his workshop for a firsthand look at his long-term project: a 1936 Buick that has been nearly 20 years in the making.

What started as little more than a rusted shell has been brought back to life piece by piece. The engine, brakes, and steering have all been fully restored, transforming the car into a working machine once again. Under the hood sits a 1964 Buick Wildcat engine, carefully chosen because it was the only option that would fit within the surprisingly tight engine bay.

There is still work ahead. The glass and rubber need to be reinstalled, the bumpers and grille are waiting to go back on, and of course, the final paint job remains. Shirley has already made her preference clear: GOLD. It is going to be a showstopper.

After the Buick tour, George shifted gears and gave a fascinating demonstration on how he builds his famous Valve Cover Cars. Wheels can be sourced from Princess Auto, though they require some cleanup to roll properly. Interestingly, some of the best-performing wheels come from old inline skates, where years of use have created incredibly smooth bearings.

Then it was time for the main event.

The group gathered around George’s handcrafted valve cover race car track, a 25-foot-long masterpiece built in 1999 that folds neatly into a trailer for transport. Once a staple at club events, it made a triumphant return for the day. Members brought their own creations, while George supplied a fleet of racers, and before long, the track was alive with friendly competition, laughter, and plenty of cheering.

A fantastic event, great company, and a reminder of what makes this club so enjoyable.

- Kevin Cooper, photos by Ed, Bill & Garet

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Elsie Robertson Memorial - April 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of Elsie May Robertson, who went to be with her Lord and Saviour on December 27, 2025, just shy of her 81st birthday. There was a beautiful memorail ceremony on April 4th, For those of you were not able to attend, here is a link to a recording of the ceremony:

https://www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/robertson-elsie/

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Downtown Kelowna Walking Tour - March 29, 2026

Downtown Kelowna walking tour. A bit chilly, but an interesting tour.

Starting at the Ogopogo and ending at the Train Station Pub.

We met at Earls Downtown for brunch, then began our "Trek", with refreshments at CN Rail Station Pub after.

Article in the Capital News

Thanks to everyone who came out. - Al Dalsvaag

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Shop Talk #3 - March 20, 2026

Shop Talk #3 brought together a great group of Chapter members for another enjoyable and informative gathering. Larry led an engaging discussion on the Lincoln V12, sharing not only technical insights but also stories from his extensive flying experience, which added a unique and fascinating dimension to the conversation.

With no “Mystery Objects” on the table this time, members had plenty of opportunity to relax, swap stories, and catch up on each other’s latest projects and adventures.

A big thank you goes out to Bob Cunningham for once again opening up his wonderful shop and keeping everyone well supplied with Tim Hortons treats and coffee.

- Bill & Ed (who also provided the photos)

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Shop Talk #2 - February 28, 2026

The driving season is upon us! We had 25 members in attendance for our 2nd Shop Talk Session.

Ted Anderson arrived in his pristine 1946 Ford Club Coupe, while Glen brought out his 1936 Chevrolet low cab for the day.

A big thank you to our host, Bob Cunningham, for once again opening his doors to the group.

Special thanks to Ken Buhler, who gave an excellent explanation of how a Model T Ford transmission operates. Ken also walked us through the process of rebuilding and balancing the internal components, all of which were on display. An impressive example of complex design and engineering from over 100 years ago.

Thank you to Dallas Doyle, who brought display boxes of Northwest Territories and Nunavut license plates from his collection. Dallas explained the different designs and the evolution of the iconic polar bear–style plates used in the Territories.

We also thank Jim Kehoe, who brought along a couple of vintage tools for members to identify. One was a tool for threading metal spokes, while the other turned out to be a tool used for smoothing and re-grooving starter and generator armature commutators.

Bill Fleming was busy taking action photos throughout the event. It was great to see such a strong turnout.

Stay safe and healthy, and keep on motoring.

Glen - Kelowna Classics President

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Shop Talk #1 - January 16, 2026

Bob Cunningham kindly hosted the first of four Shop Talks planned for this year, with 23 club members in attendance. Many thanks to Ed for providing the photos.

Ivan presented an informative talk on the ins and outs of bead rolling panels, while Ken discussed the aftermarket two-speed rear end available for the 1926/27 Model T. Andrew demonstrated a tire patch clamp, and Ian noted that many garages in the past used Model T differentials cut into jack stands—one of which I happen to have in my own garage!

- Ed