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Put on by the Old English Car Club of B.C. at the Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic site, the show begins Sunday morning (Sept. 14) with a blast of the bagpipes and celebrates all things English in the automotive sense.

There are already more than 100 cars preregistered, from Jaguars to Austin Healeys to Bentleys. Shining proudly around the maypole will be this yearB次元官网网址檚 featured car: the Triumph.

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As well, Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton will award a prize basket for her favourite car in the show and there are prize draws for car owners who preregister.

The passion and love for English cars is palpable at the event, says Sophie Lauro, promotions officer for Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse.

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Lauro has been involved with the show for the past few years and says the turnout has been great every year.

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The show runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is included in the admission price for Fort Rodd Hill. Prices are $3.90 for adults and $1.90 for youth six to 16. Family and senior rates are also available. For more information on the car show, visit .

acowan@goldstreamgazette.com