The first annual Victoria Sport Import Car Show is set for Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Saanich Fairgrounds.

Proceeds from the show will be used to support the BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation and St. John Ambulance.

The show, free to the public, will feature vintage vehicles and imports from countries including Japan and Germany. There are currently more than 40 individuals registered to show their cars at the event. The vehicles to be presented include a 1969 Datsun Fairlady Roadster, a Lamborghini Aventador and a 1966 Ford Cobra.

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In addition to showing cars, there will also be space for vendors who offer car-related services to set up booths to promote their services and meet new clients.

Among the vendors will be VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Coachwerks, a restoration company which Ferris said is known worldwide.

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The show will also include live music, food trucks and an ice cream truck, and will be right next to the .

The car show runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and welcomes prospective vendors and registrants.

Those interested in showing their vehicles can to do so online. Prospective vendors can contact Ferris at mark@snowleopard.ca.

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