Families gathered to admire vintage vehicles and trade stories amid agreeable weather as the Skeena Valley Cruisers Car Club held their annual Father’s Day Show ‘n’ Shine at the Heritage Park Museum on June 19.
Avid vehicle collector and car club president Randy Kluss has been involved for 15 years or so. He brought his 1966 Dodge Charger and his 1987 Buick Grand National to the show and he’s got more where those came from.
“It’s been off and on mostly, but mostly on,” he said of his involvement with the club. He said the club meets every last Thursday of the summer months to trade stories and talk cars. The show is a way to share that passion with the community.
“Most guys get to do what they want on Father’s Day,” Kluss said. “So, lots of us like to go to a car show, and here we are.”
Proceeds from the by-donation event go to help out the Heritage Park who will put the funds toward new picnic tables this year.
Park curator Kennedy Neumann said it’s the perfect event for dads and the entire family, and fully encapsulates the spirit of Father’s Day. The museum is also grateful for the help acquiring the new tables.
“For the guys in the show it’s a camaraderie thing. We get to tell stories from years past,” said Kluss.
“When you get a little older you don’t want to drag race so you go to the classic car shows. I don’t do it for trophies, of course everybody graciously accepts when you do win, but mostly its for the stories.”
Of course you didn’t have to be a dad to participate. Folks of all ages gathered around to admire and learn about the many classic automobiles on display.
“Lots of guys have had cars ever since they bought them brand new back in the 50s and 60s,” Kluss said. “It’s good to see that.”
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