WHAT'S OLD AUGUST 2026

As they harvest the tomatoes in the field next yo our house it reminds me of Tomato Festivals from years ago.
Here are a couple of pictures  - hope it brings back some memories for you as well.
Some may recognize the "Sherk Merc" in the background. Bill Sherk was very active with the local shows for a time. We still enjoy his writing in Old Autos and other publications. Too bad his movie never got made.

What's Old July 2026

I found this old picture from Amherstburg's Car Crazy 20 -25 years ago and thought the black and white treatment had a neat effect. Does anyone know where this Willys coupe is now?

WHAT'S OLD JUNE 2026

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There are two reasons I share this picture of this S10. This is the one I tell stories about all the time. It was our first S10. We bought it on my birthday and fixed it up a little with body , paint and sawblade wheels. One year I had been busy but still wanted to go to Heritage village so I threw a few parts in the back and off I went. I had no intentions of selling it but  I ended up selling the S10. Best day at Heritage ever. Reason number 2 is that mini trucks are getting really popular again. Makes me want another one but I think it should be a 3.8 Buick V6 powered Chevy LUV.

What's old March 2026.

I will never claim to know a lot about gas station memorabilia. I took this globe in as payment for some parts. He told me it was an old original that  he had the base repainted. I don't know but someone does. Anyway I have no plans for it right now but would like to know what it is so I can represent it properly when I sell or trade it. Please let me know how to tell the difference or make me an offer.

WHAT'S OLD OCTOBER 2025

Here are recent pictures of a car from the past. A friend of mine called last spring and asked me if I was interested in this old Thunderbird. Interested yes. Did I want to buy it - no - it is the wrong flavour for me. I asked Michelle and she also said no thank you. I was actually surprised as this was one of the famous cars that belonged to her Grampa Whit. Around 25 years ago Michelle's Dad, Don had gone looking for this car. He found it and bought a new T bird instead. Before last week I had never seen this car but I have heard the legends. The history is real cool.
It would make a neat ride for someone - Maybe Holley wants to trade her Nova for it?

WHAT'S OLD SEPTEMBER 2025

​here are some pictures from a car show at Seacliff Park several decades ago.

What's Old July 2025

We have had a busy start to summer 2025 and along with selling parts we have had the opportunity to catch some great musical acts. Back in the 1980's we were heavily involved with the Leamington Tomato Festival and one of the goals was to build an Ampitheatre at beautiful Seacliff Park in Leamington.
Several years ago the dream became a reality and now it hosts great music many weekends in the summer.
Last weekend we saw a Chicago tribute band and it reminded me of when the Beach Boys came to town and rocked the beach at Seacliff Park. Back then We helped put on a car show to compliment the concert and here are some pictures.

June starts off with the Unfinished Nationals in Flamboro. Here are some pictures from 2022.

Sometimes current events inspire my newsletter so what is more
Canadian than pictures from the 2016 Atlantic Nationals in Moncton New Brunswick.
Although I have never attended I do proudly wear an event T-shirt my nephew brought me
when I suggested he attend. His comment - " wow, were there ever a lot of old cars there"
​Here are some pictures he took - knowing my affection for old trucks.

What's Old November 2024.

Looking back 5 years to the swap meet in Mississauga 2019. Here are a few pictures I took - mostly our display.
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