Silas (black VW Beetle) posted up some great photos in the forum from last weekend’s Thanksgiving Sea to Sky Classic Car Run, plus he edited them into a short video that really shows the atmosphere and fun we had! Thanks Silas!
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Hopkirk & Aaltonen revisit the Col
Here’s a great bit of video from MINI, where they stick rally legends Paddy Hopkirk and Rauno Aaltonen in the new MINI convertible and send them off over the Col de Turini to reminisce about driving and rallying the old Minis. Rauno doesn’t hang about either, hitting 140kph up the switchbacks, and using plenty of handbrake in the corners!
Sea to Sky Run – Thanks for coming!
WOW! We were not expecting that sort of turnout to the first Sea to Sky Classic Car Run! Thank you for coming! After meeting at Park Royal Shopping Centre at 9am, upwards of 50 cars cruised to Britannia Beach, and Galileo Coffee’s parking lot was almost over-run! I think the brave souls who drove roadsters with the top down this morning were the first to make the dash inside for hot coffee – the air temperature certainly had a winter’s bite. After an hour of chatting with friends new and old, and drooling over the wide variety of cars, everyone went their seperate ways. Home for turkey preparations perhaps, or home to nurse hangovers from festivities the night before! Once again, thanks to everyone who made it a fantastic morning.
As organizers, I think we need to stop underestimating the attraction of these events. There is certainly some pent up demand for casual classic car runs! We’ll plan to do this more often next year. For all the new acquaintances we met today, please be sure to sign up for the mailing list for our occasional newsletter.
October 12, 2009 – Sea to Sky Classics Run
With winter approaching, we’re itching to hit the road in our classics as many times as possible, so we’re organizing a quick Sea to Sky run and meet-up! We’re keeping it quick, local, and fun…here’s the details – we hope to see you soon!
What: A casual cruise and meet-up with fellow classic car owners of all marques and types to “give thanks” for another season of motoring fun! Drive the best part of the new Sea-to-Sky Highway on a quiet holiday morning, and enjoy the company of classic car nuts before you have to head off to the in-laws for thanksgiving dinner! We have planned it so that you can be back home by midday. Some of you might have done a Sea to Sky run recently with your various car clubs, but its always fun to mix all the marques together and meet new people. And really, who can say no to the beautiful views and winding turns past ocean and mountains – especially on a holiday! Rain or Shine.
When: Thanksgiving Monday, October 12, 9:30-11:00am
Where: Galileo Coffee, 173 Highway 99, Britannia Beach, BC
West Vancouver Gathering Location: If you’d like to convoy with others up to Britannia Beach, we will be gathering at the Park Royal Shopping Centre (White Spot Parking Lot) in West Vancouver. The group will be LEAVING this spot at 9am. [Google Map Link]
Squamish Gathering Location: For those coming from Whistler and Squamish who want to meet the others in West Vancouver first and make a drive of it, we will depart the Squamish McDonald’s parking lot at 8am. Otherwise, just plan to be at Galileo at 9:30ish!
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You can also discuss this event in the forum.
September Maryhill Weekend
Here are some more details for a self-organized, casual meetup in Washington for those who are interested in getting their cars out on the open road before the weather turns. If you are interested in participating, please email us or join the conversation in the forum (recommended) to organize meetup points along the way. When you sign up for the forum, please remember to use your real name so that we can authorize your membership more easily.
There are two activities that we have picked out as our raison d’etre for this run… Continue reading
The One That Got Away…Kinda
Story by Dave Hord
Tonight I find myself sitting on the couch, trying to come to terms with a decision I made this morning. A decision that means a 1975 Opel Manta Rallye will not be joining the rest of my collection. “Cars come and go”, you might be thinking, but this was no ordinary car… Continue reading
September 2009 Road Trip Adventure
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Flickr Photo by wildfamily
Interested in another weekend driving adventure? We are planning to join up with fellow Spring Thaw’ers and other classic car enthusiasts for a road trip down to the Maryshill Loops Hill Climb in Southern Washington on September 26-27 [map]. There will be no entry fee, no routebook, no schwag…just a car adventure for the fun of it! We are working on the details at the moment – there is talk of joining a short TSD rally and dinner on Saturday, and spectating the historic Hill Climb event on Sunday. We will arrange several meet-up locations along the route so that we can ‘collect’ people as we head south from BC. Pencil the dates in your calendar (Sept 25, 26, 27), and look for more updates soon with the full details!
Another great event coming up south of the border is the SOVREN Columbia River Classic Road Race and Portland All-British Field Meet, September 6-7 at Portland International Raceway. We’ll probably be there, so let us know if you’re going too!
Note: If you are a 2009 participant and/or on our mailing list, we just sent out an August newsletter – watch for it in your inbox! We will also be sending more information about the September trip via email.