Boxy and beautiful, this 1967 Plymouth GTX with a four-speed was seen at the Langley Good Times Cruise-In last weekend.Cam Hutchins This weekend has a very eclectic range of events that includes racing, swap meets, car shows and even a couple of toy runs. The must attend in my mind is at Mission Raceway tomorrow, with road racing all day then crazy nighttime drags in the evening. You could even do the toy run in the morning and then head to the trackIf you have never been to the track, or you have not been to the track this year, this is the day to go. The Confederation of Autosport Car Clubs puts on a really great day of road racing with all sorts of cars from Formula Fords to Miatas, Mustangs, RX7s, Lotus, CRXs, Civics and even purpose-built NASCAR type racecars. There is something for everyone, as some of the cars look completely stock, just like the ones you remember driving beside you in rush hour. Then if the day cant get better, stick around for the night races on the drag strip. Not many stock-looking cars on this track, but lots of muscle. And noise! I have not been to a night drag in a long time so am really looking forward to it. Longtime friend Bert Worrall will be checking out his new rear-end set-up on his crowd-pleasing Orange Dodge Dart.Sunday start at the Model A Swap meet to get some parts or ideas for your next build, then head to The Greater Vancouver Street Machines Car Club Car show at the Jolly Mac Pub in North Surrey. The car show is always good and so is the food.Street machines or BMWs? The BMW Car Club is hosting a car show in North Van so if you dont want to drive to the suburbs check out the Bimmers on the lawn at Waterfront Park.Somewhere that did not have a lot of BMWs was last weekends Langley Good Times Cruise in Aldergrove. But there were well over 1,000 cars that were displayed along Fraser Highway from 264th to 272th. Eight amazing blocks of awesome cars lined either side of the highway and even some in the middle of the road.My parents drove a full-sized station wagon with a 429 so I have a soft spot for the big block Fords and one car at the show grabbed me and will stay in my heart forever. A 1971 Ford Torino with a shaker hood scoop, rear window louvers and a four-speed manual transmission!The other car that caught my eye was the 1976 Chevy Nova SS with you guessed ita manual transmission. Probably a four-speed but may have been a five.And so not to leave the other member of the Big Three out, there was a very nice 1967 Plymouth GTX, the epitome of in the box styling. It was like taking a block of clay, removing the material above the hood and trunk and calling it a design. The very boxy 1967 GTX seemed to be so far away from the sexy models Mopar would turn out in the next few years but this is one sexy beast. White with very understated red stripe and a pair of little tiny hood scoops this car was just perfect.It was good to see lots of kids enjoying the show and lets keep this rolling by taking a kid to a show this weekend. There are not many left in 2019!SHOWSSEPT. 13-15What: Route 99 Cruz-InWhere: LillooetWhen: Friday 5p.m. Poker Run; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. car show, Lillooet Recreation Centre; Sunday racing at Lillooet Airport starts at 9:30 a.m.Info: 250-256-1655, horsinaround@telus.net or gina.doyle@hotmail.caWebsite: route99.caSEPT. 14What: Vancouver Classic Car Toy RunWhere: Meet at 2916 Springer St., Port MoodyWhen: Gather at 9 a.m., starts at 10 a.m.Admission: Donation of cash, gift card or new unwrapped toy to benefit the Lower Mainland Christmas BureauInfo: 604-970-9048 or cmckee@sutton.comWebsite: lmcb.caSEPT. 14-15What: Port Alberni Toy Run for MotorcyclesWhere: Starts at Little Qualicum Falls and ends at Glenwood CentreWhen: Saturday 10 a.m. toy run gathering and noon start time; Sunday poker runAdmission: Donation of a new unwrapped toy or a cash donation. Dance tickets are $25.Info: 250-731-4728 or patoyrun@gmail.comWebsite: portalbernitoyrun.caSEPT. 15What: Jolly Macs Pub Liquor Store Show ShineWhere: Jolly Macs Pub, 14817 108th Ave, SurreyWhen: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: FreeRegistration: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10 and open to all VehiclesInfo: 604-584-4262, 604-329-5374, ssilas@shaw.ca or jollymac@shaw.caWebsite: jollymacs.comWhat: Model A Ford Swap MeetWhere: 19759 28th Ave., LangleyWhen: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Info: info@pacificmodelaclub.com or 4dModelA@gmail.comWebsite lionsgatemodelaclub.com orWhat: BMW Car Club Concours ShowWhere: Waterfront Park, 200 block Esplanade, North VancouverWhen: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Admission: FreeInfo: 604-368-5288 or kevingc@shaw.caWebsite: bmwccbc.org/eventsWhat: Smith Chevrolet Show ShineWhere: Smith Chevrolet, 950 Notre Dame Dr., KamloopsWhen: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Admission: Donations acceptedRegistration: Gates open at 7:30 a.m. $20 donation to Kamloops Hospice. GM vehicles onlyInfo: 250-372-2551 or showshine@smithgm.comWebsite: smithgm.comWhat: Vancouver Island Mustang Association Christmas Toy RunWhere:
Origin: Eclectic weekend for carnuts in B.C.