Specialty Vehicle Association of BC

Here is a great article on Nigel Mathews, a past president of the SVABC , former ICBC Collector division manager and now with Hagerty Canada. I hop e this copies ok https://www.pressreader.com//vanc/20201106/281870120957307

Watch this to the end !

The St Mary's Trophy pt1 had a heartbreaking conclusion... here in full! #gwspeedweek

I love this image. You have to study it for a bit........Steve McQueen would love it

Another Prince George car, my friend Jim’s 22 T coupe. All work except paint done by him. 289 Ford/c4. Hand built chassis and these Early T’s were all wood structure but now all steel

Fans, Racers, Mission Residents We Need Your Help! As many of you have seen or may have heard the city of mission has been proposing a "Waterfront Revitalizatio...n Plan" for a while now. This has been put out on social media as well their website and many other local news sources. We feel as though we have been kept in the dark on this plan and after meetings with the city and their Waterfront team we still have very little info and feel like we have not been included whatsoever in all the planning and future of the Mission Waterfront. It has been made fairly obvious by their Posts and plans they have no regard for the continuing operation of Mission Raceway and will be doing their very best to Force us out by building town homes and apartments directly beside the property. For many years we have been told that the Braich Family who owns the property beside us was in favor of the city’s plans for the waterfront leaving us with a tough situation to either fight back or accept the fate put in place by the city. After having a very extensive conversation with the Braich family and seeing the posts made by them on social media as well as the public hearing that they and the Martini Group spoke at we have learned that the Braich family is in fact against the city’s waterfront plans and have had a pending deal in place with the Martini group to develop their property into commercial buildings and warehouses for businesses such as Netflix and a window manufacturing business to operate out of along with many others. This would bring 2000+ jobs to the city of Mission along with large amounts of commercial tax dollars thus lessening the burden on residential taxes. This development would be majorly Beneficial for the city and would also work hand in hand with Mission Raceway allowing us to continue to operate for many years to come. The City of Mission however is not in favor of the Braich's Proposed development and have been fighting them for the previous 2 years making it difficult for them to move ahead. So needless to say WE DO NOT SUPPORT THE WATERFRONT PLANS! We are asking that all of our supporters reach out to the local counselors as well as SHARE SHARE SHARE and let our voices be heard. We will not go without a fight and after 40+ years of operation in the City of Mission we feel we should be given the respect to continue to operate for many more years! Thank you to everyone who has supported MRP! We greatly appreciate it. The city is meeting again Oct 5 to further discuss the changes to the OCP and the waterfront plans. Here is a link to the mayor and council for the city of Mission as well as their emails! Let them know how much support we have far and wide https://www.mission.ca/municipal-hall/mayor-council/

Our new cover photo. Harland (Butch) Viberg’s 38 sedan. 40 year old lacquer. General jumbos. Small block chev. He passed in 1995. Then owned by George Windsor who eventually sold it to Harland’s daughter. I followed this car to Bonneville three times in my 39. It found a nice home here in PG.

We are still collecting and staying safe. Hope everyone is doing well also.

BC laws on cruise in gatherings relating to COVID-19 https://www.sva.bc.ca/news/

A BC hot rod icon, Gary Lang passed away yesterday. RIP Gary. https://www.gvmps.org/inductee/gary-lang/

https://facebook.com/events/s/bc-custom-and-classic-car-show/2667855396871646/?ti=icl

37 Nash just completed . The gentleman who built this was in an industrial accident a few years ago and lost the use of his right arm. He did all design, fabricating, welding, bodywork and more. Lives in Prince George.

Cruise to the ancient forest and slim creek today. 22 cars and a picnic too

From our website some ICBC information https://www.sva.bc.ca/icbc-rebate-message/

Keith Jackman passed away yesterday. A long time SVABC exec and supporter. He was instrumental in opening many doors for us in Victoria. https://www.gvmps.org/sandy-love/2015-winner-keith-jackman/

My car won’t shift !

Great day to Cruise !! RRCC celebrated B.C. Collector Car Appreciation day by cruising to the seniors homes in Cranbrook and Kimberly. Lots of smiles and wav...es from the residents and staff. Thanks to all club members that turned out. Thanks to members that took pictures. See more

The BC Vintage truck museum is now open again. https://www.bctruckmuseum.org/

This 1960 Austin-Healey Mk1 from Kenmore, Washington was just one of the many beautiful Austin Healeys that were slated to be on the VanDusen Great Lawn at the 2020 Vancouver ABFM. The owner promises to have it there on Saturday, May 22, 2021.