Antique and classic car show returns to Halton Region Museum

The Halton Region Museum is proud to host the British Saloon Car Club Show and annual picnic on Sunday, August 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. British cars from the pre-war era to present-day will be showcased on the scenic museum grounds in Kelso Conservation Area, Milton.

“I encourage you to come and see these magnificent cars for yourself and make a day of it,” said Gary Carr, Halton Regional Chair. “This annual event provides an opportunity for family members to get together, enjoy a picnic lunch in beautiful surroundings and take in a truly unique exhibit – British saloon cars.”

Saloon is a British English term for sedan. According to Tony Fox, the Club’s Events Coordinator, the Club has a rich diversity of vehicles, including Wolseley, Riley, Hillman, Rover, and Morris models.

“These are cars which ordinarily don’t have marque clubs and are not often seen in North America,” explained Mr. Fox. “The display will have such models as Jaguar, Austin, Ford, Vauxhall, as well as MG and Triumph models, such as the TR6 and Stag.”

This year celebrates the Club’s fifteenth year as an association for British cars, trucks and motorcycles. Inaugurated in November 1994 in Toronto, the British Saloon Car Club of Canada has roughly 500 members who own British cars of all makes and models.

Entry to the car display is included with admission to Kelso Conservation Area – conveniently located minutes from Highway 401 at Milton. Tours of the Halton Region Museum are available at no additional charge. The park also offers opportunities to fish, boat and swim in Kelso Lake, as well as hike and bike on the park’s Niagara Escarpment trails. For more information about the car display, please call Tony Fox, Events Coordinator of the British Saloon Car Club of Canada at 905-632-0479.

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