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Vancouver Auto Show boasts “best of the best”
Western Canada’s largest auto event, the 2008 Vancouver International Auto Show, March 29 – April 6 at BC Place Stadium, will feature a brand new competition that salutes the greatest automobiles in history.
The “Best Of The Best” will showcase three of the rarest and most valuable privately held vehicles in B.C.
“The Vancouver Auto Show is proud of our long history in British Columbia,” says 2008 Vancouver International Auto Show general manager Paul McGeachie.
“We’ve always had the very best cars on display, so it made sense to create a feature program that highlighted the great history of the automobile in this province.”
Three vehicles, each representing a major vintage auto event, will be on display, with Auto Show guests able to vote for their pick as “Best In Show.”
1906 ZUST
Representing the Langley Good Times Cruise-In will be one of the rarest cars in the world — the 1906 ZUST that participated in the Great Race from New York to Paris in 1908.
“This is extremely exiting to have the ZUST on display,” says McGeachie.
“This car is a one-of-a-kind, and we’re thrilled our show guests will be able to see it in person.”
The ZUST, owned by a private collector in Ladysmith, B.C., will also be on display at 100th anniversary of the Great Race in New York.
The car will also be showcased at the Langley Good Times Cruise, September 6th, 2008 in Langley.
1936 Ford Club Cab
Representing the Annual Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show will be a spectacular 1936 Ford Club Cab.
The car, owned by Al Cameron of Merritt, is one of only 4,400 built.
“This is a very special car,” says McGeachie. “It was just featured on the cover of Performance Plus magazine.”
The ’36 Club Cab will also appear at the Annual Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show on August 17th.
1936 Lagonda LG 45 Drop Head Coupe Representing the Steamworks Concours d’Elegance will be the 1936 Lagonda LG 45 Drop Head Coupe.
One of the great British Marques of the 1930’s, the LG 45 was the first model produced under the direction of W. O Bentley after he joined Lagonda in 1935.
Approximately 25 Drop Head Coupes were produced.
Acquired and completely restored by a private collector in Vancouver, the ’36 Lagonda has received numerous awards, including First In Class at the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance and First Place, Senior Class; Classic Car Club of America, Grand Classic.
All three of these incredible vehicles will be on display at the 2008 Vancouver International Auto Show, March 29 – April 6 at BC Place Stadium.
For more information visit about these cars or the show, visit: www.VancouverInternationalAutoShow.com.
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