In Pictures: The Vintage Car Club of Canada Steaming into Revelstoke May Tour — Saturday, May 17
Editor’s Note:
Photographer Jason Portras took hundreds of photos that truly capture the essence of the Vintage Car Club of Canada’s Steaming into Revelstoke May Tour that involved about 150 classic cars from all over the province. We have boiled down Saturday’s activities, which included a Show ‘n’ Shine downtown, music by the Blues Brothers Too, a rarely granted photo shoot on top of the Revelstoke Dam and a dinner and dance at the Community Centre. Enjoy!
Last weekend’s Steaming into Revelstoke May Tour by about 150 of the Vintage Car Club of Canada’s members was a terrific show that drew thousands of people downtown to look at the gorgeous machines, enjoy the market and have lunch. Jason Portras photoDon Hawker takes Blues Brothers “Jake” and “Elwood” for a walk down First Street. Jason Portras photoJudging of a select number of cars took place on First Street East by the Regent Hotel. Jason Portras photoJudging a beautiful classic Ford Mustang. Will she win a prize for her owner? Jason Portras photoDennis Beraducci, President of the Revelstoke chapter of the VCC, was very busy manning his booth. Jason Portras photoTwo beautiful young ladies from Conversations Coffee House — yes, that’s Coffee House owner Karen Powers and one of her staff — dressed in 1960s fashion in honour of the event. Jason Portras photoAnother young lady looked fab in her ’50s polka-dot dress. Jason Portras photoIsabella’s Ristorante was one of many local restaurants that benefitted directly from last weekend’s Vintage Car Club of Canada’s May Tour. David F. Rooney photoThe Valve Cover Races took place in the Credit Union parking lot, put on by former local resident Rudy Funfer, now a member of the Salmon Arm Chapter of the Vintage Car Club. The ingenuity that went into creating these racing Valve Covers was a thing to see. Jason Portras photoSome of the Valve Cover Races were almost too close to call. Jason Portras photoElwood dances in the rain. The Blues Brothers Too band put on a great show for those Revelstokians who shrugged off the rain. Jason Portras photoJohn Scarcelli Jr.’s Chevy short box is an impressive looking machine. Jason Portras photoDespite the on-and-off rain showers, it was a very well attended event. Here, Dennis Beraducci’s ’57 Studebaker gleams in the rain. Jason Portras photoThese guys just never slowed down, giving it their all the whole time. Jason Portras photoErnie Cottingham’s Impala shone like a beaut, begging to have her picture taken. Jason Portras photoThis orange “Lead Sled” looked like a 40s’ gangster’s wet dream. Jason Portras photoElwood and Jake continued to entertain the crowd from various locations throughout the downtown. Every once in a while you’d hear their cruiser’s siren sound, and you knew they were setting up to play again. Jason Portras photoOn the way to the Revelstoke Dam, a parade of classic cars crosses the Big Eddy Bridge. Jason Portras photoThe Revelstoke Dam Crest was quickly infiltrated by an army of classic cars. Jason Portras photoA crew of hardworking BC Hydro employees takes their break at an opportune moment, allowing them to watch as the parade of classic beauties stroll by. Jason Portras photoRudy Funfer, retired BC Hydro electrical foreman at the Dam, gets out of his car to teasingly tell the men: “Alright guys, it’s time to get back to work!” Jason Portras photoThe cars leave the dam crest, headed out onto Hwy 23 North. Jason Portras photoAfter leaving the dam crest, some participants headed down to the Revelstoke Dam Visitor’s Centre for a more in depth exploration of the facility. Jason Portras photoA dinner was held that night for Vintage Car Club of Canada members with food by Emo’s and more entertainment from the Blues Brothers Too band. As you can see, it was a very well-attended event as well. Jason Portras photoThe band played while the crowd danced and swayed. Jason Portras photoIf this is how “senior citizens” party, then everyone should be so lucky. Jason Portras photo
