2026 Event Pictures

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Driving Tour #5 - September 3, 2026

Another great tour! More info to come from Joel - check out the photos!

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

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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