Atlantic Canada's Oldest Vehicle in Sherbrooke

Atlantic Canada's oldest operating vehicle, a 1902 Columbia Electric Car, will be featured in the sixth annual classic car show in Sherbrooke, Guysborough Co. The show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10.

Owned and driven by Willard Saulnier of Meteghan, the 88-year-old car is an unusual and rare vehicle. It is one of about 200 vehicles from across the Maritimes expected at the annual Sherbrooke Show and Shine.

Sherbrooke Village's website includes a Show and Shine page at sherbrookevillage.museum.gov.ns.ca/shine/spic. The page features pictures of the classic cars that visited Sherbrooke for the 1999 event.

Show and Shine will be held in the ballfield at the historic Sherbrooke Village on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drivers and owners will be on hand both days to talk about their vehicles. Visitors can also take a look at the motors of several vehicles.

All cars will participate in a classic convoy through the streets of Sherbrooke at about 5 p.m. on Saturday, as they begin their Show and Shine drive to the community of Sonora. The cars and drivers return to Sherbrooke Village later Saturday evening to enjoy musical entertainment with George Brothers, J.P. Ellis and Patrick Ellis at the Sherbrooke Village Courthouse from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

An adult dance featuring music of the 50s and 60s will follow at the Lions Hall from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Contact Sherbrooke Village at 1-888-743-7845 for ticket details. On Sunday, beginning at 1:30 p.m., a free concert featuring the music of George & the Jive Tones will be held.

Show and Shine Awards will be given in the following categories:
Best 50s Car; Best 50s Truck; Best 60s Car; Best 60s Truck; Best 70s Car; Best 70s Truck; Antique (1949 or older); Best Street Rod/Custom; Special Interest; Best Import; Best Original; Best Local Entry as well as the Longest Distance Travelled, and People's Choice Award.

Sherbrooke's Show & Shine is organized and co-sponsored by Sherbrooke Village and the St. Mary's Tourism Association.

For more information on the show and activities call the toll- free number.