[CCA-Dave]

I've been MIA from here for a week or two, as work as been incredibly busy. Just finished our seventh annual Hagerty Spring Thaw classic car adventure, and I'm leaving for Colorado soon for the first annual Silver Summit adventure. If you happened to be on the Sea to Sky last Sunday, you may have seen some of our classic car friends heading home from the Thaw. We ended up oversold with 79 cars, everything ranging from Saab 850 two strokes up to Bentley 3 1/2 litres and an Alfa Romeo Prototype. 1300km in three days, with Day one having some of the worst weather we've ever had on an event.

But, for any of you who have asked what "CCA-Dave" means...this is what I do: Petrolicious Article Introducing Classic Car Adventures (http://www.petrolicious.com/experiencing-the-thrill-of-an-open-road-adventure), Vancouver Sun article on this year's Hagerty Spring Thaw. (http://driving.ca/jaguar/auto-news/news/brave-souls-endure-miserable-weather-for-b-c-classic-car-tour)

And some photos from this year:
http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ST2015D1a-0920-600x400.jpg http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ST2015D1-8109-600x400.jpg

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/d2ST2015-7-600x400.jpg http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/d3preview-6-600x400.jpg

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/d3preview-6-2-600x400.jpg

-Dave

[imp>dom]

I WAS looking for this thanks!

[320icar]

I remember when I tagged along with Bruce years ago as his co driver (the year your beetle blew up). It was an amazing time.

Hey, no crazy old guy with crazy old Aston Martin this year?

[TouringTeg]

Looks like a fantastic event! I can really respect the work that goes into planning and pulling off an event like this.

Too bad my 993 isn't a bit older as I would love to attend one of these one day.

[CCA-Dave]

I remember when I tagged along with Bruce years ago as his co driver (the year your beetle blew up). It was an amazing time.

Hey, no crazy old guy with crazy old Aston Martin this year?


Ahhh yes, 2010. You know the events are unique when the organizer blows up a motor :P

Lol, I dunno if Dave is crazy, but his hair definitely gives him the mad scientist look. He brought his 3 1/2 Litre Bentley out this year. Such a fantastic car...

[IMASA]

Pretty cool, makes me want to go find a car that would allow me to participate.
BTW, I think your Super Beetle was on Jalopnik last week.

Five Reasons To Drive A "Super" Beetle (http://jalopnik.com/five-reasons-to-drive-a-super-beetle-1699726558)

[CCA-Dave]

It was indeed!

Just took it down the sea to sky this morning for Carbs and Coffee...man I love that car.

[underscore]

So cool! Looks like everyone had a blast.

[Iron Chef]

What route did u take for the event? I'm always looking for good driving roads

[CCA-Dave]

I'm pretty protective and secretive about our routes. Not because I want to be a jerk, but because we've put a lot of time and effort into the routes and building the events to what they've become. We've spent seven years to become "the guys" who know all the best roads in BC, and I'm quite fearful of just posting routes or road suggestions online. Unfortunately, it could take just takes a few idiots to ruin it for everyone. The Market Crossing meets on Thursday night are a perfect example of that.

Having said that, it's not like the roads we use are private. Finding great driving roads is a matter of buying a map, and spending some time exploring. Now, whether that road is better from one direction or another, on school days or weekends...well, that's the sort of reason I have been able to turn this into a career from a hobby business. You can certainly find online everywhere we've been in the last seven years, but the specific routes we took to get there or the order in which we link roads is something I'll keep secret as long as I can.

-D

[hud 91gt]

I'm pretty protective and secretive about our routes. Not because I want to be a jerk, but because we've put a lot of time and effort into the routes and building the events to what they've become. We've spent seven years to become "the guys" who know all the best roads in BC, and I'm quite fearful of just posting routes or road suggestions online. Unfortunately, it could take just takes a few idiots to ruin it for everyone. The Market Crossing meets on Thursday night are a perfect example of that.

Having said that, it's not like the roads we use are private. Finding great driving roads is a matter of buying a map, and spending some time exploring. Now, whether that road is better from one direction or another, on school days or weekends...well, that's the sort of reason I have been able to turn this into a career from a hobby business. You can certainly find online everywhere we've been in the last seven years, but the specific routes we took to get there or the order in which we link roads is something I'll keep secret as long as I can.

-D

That was enough to make me want to join next year!

[underscore]

Dave would you ever consider making an event for 20+ year young cars?

[CCA-Dave]

Not the first time we've been asked, and I've definitely considered it. Our "Rush to Gold Bridge" event is open to cars built in 1989 and older, but the event does include some gravel roads/sections.

If we’re talking our current classic car events (i.e. opening Spring Thaw up to 80’s and newer cars), then no. The problem with cars built 1980 and newer, from my perspective, is two fold: 1) There are some truly awful cars. 2) the performance potential is a big concern. On the first point, you could argue (quite validly) that terrible cars really started to be produced in the early to mid seventies. Part of the charm of our events is 'return to yesteryear' where the road and/or parking lot are filled with incredible and awesome cars. Whether it's a '60s beetle with some patina, or the Jag D-Type, it's a truly incredible mix. If I open that up to cars of the 80's, the potential for a disastrous mix is there. Can you imaging a Ford Tempo or Citation parked beside that D-Type? Eek.

The second part, and more important part, is the performance potential. Our events aren't a TSD rally or a bumper-to-bumper cruise. We allow our guests to travel at their own pace through the day, entrusting them to drive responsibly and in a manner which showcases the event positively to the general public. When you're talking 50's and 60's suspension designs, skinny tires and classic motors this is a relatively comfortable thing to do. Truthfully, the later 911's and some of the other performance cars really keep me awake at night until I know the owner/driver well. It's my livelihood I'm trusting them with! Opening up the entry list to later cars just isn't something I'm interested in doing from a stress point of view.

There are some classic cars from the 80’s that should be included, but aren’t under our current rules. A great example might be an Audi original Quattro (Ur-Q), or any street-version Group B car.To get around this, we created "The Delorean Rule". The Delorean Rule states: if you own a DMC-12 and are willing to let Dave drive it for a short period, your entry is automatically accepted. The Delorean rule is open to interpretation for other awesome vehicles you think we should consider. In the past it has been used to enter a Plymouth P50 pickup, a 1952 International Pickup, a Ferrari 308GTS and even a year-2000-something Noble GT.

Now, that of the above is based on opening up our current events to later model vehicles. BUT, that doesn't mean I'm not open to starting an event specifically for later model vehicles. I’ve got a short list of what would be needed to make it happen. The external factors are:

1) Proof there is a market
- Entry fee for an 80s/90s type of event would be in the $600-675 range for a three day weekend, based on two people per car. That would included two nights hotel, dinner for two on both nights, bag of event branded material and possibly a lunch or two. The range is dependent on time of year and whether we do hosted lunch(es). I get one or two inquiries a year from people regarding an 80s/90s event, but people aren’t beating down the door with a list of friends who'd sign up instantly. I'm less passionate about the 80s/90s cars, so I haven't explored it.

2) Title Sponsor / Partner
- We built Classic Car Adventures from the ground up with some risk. We’ve been very lucky to have Hagerty Collector Insurance recognize what we’re doing, and partner with us as title sponsor of the Hagerty Spring Thaw for the last six years. If I’m going to explore a later model event, I’d want to start with a sponsor partnership who benefits from people actually using their classic 80s/90s cars, and who wants to work with us to grow the idea of getting out to drive and enjoy your car.

-Dave

[CCA-Dave]

SUPER stoked to wake up this morning and find Brendan McAleer has written an article on his Spring Thaw experience. If you're still wondering what it's like to be on a Hagerty Spring Thaw for your first year...this is it.


This is my father’s 1967 MGB. A particularly good year for the breed, but that’s not what makes it special. Special to me, I mean; this car is not unique because of serial number, or vintage, or provenance, but because it’s been a constant in my life since before I could pronounce the word “car.” Dad’s owned this car for thirty-six years, I’ve ridden in it as an infant, have worked on it with him as a young man, and now I sit at the wheel as a father myself.

We’re at the start of a long journey together, the longest the MGB’s run in more than three decades. The road is perfection. The weather is clearing. We’ve put miles behind us since morning, and our way unfolds out ahead in front of the MGB, waiting to for us to write our story.

Naturally, at this point, the god-damned thing breaks down.

(Hit the link for the rest, and for those of you looking for roads, some good info on where we actually went this year)

Road Trip: The Spring Thaw in My Father?s 1967 MGB - Autos.ca (http://www.autos.ca/motoring-memories/road-trip-the-spring-thaw-in-my-fathers-1967-mgb/?all=1)

-Dave

[westopher]

80s/90s events are very exciting to guys like me. As someone who has recently become an old man, I can say that over the next few years something like that will become increasingly appealing to my demographic. It might be a couple years out, but as time goes on, people my age (30) are acquiring the cars that they loved when they were young (80s and 90s cars) and would love doing something like this in our childhood dream cars that more of us can afford as time goes on. A run in 964s, 993s, e30/36 M3s, 348/355s, etc will become increasingly interesting for more people in the near future.

[CCA-Dave]

Thought about it a lot last night, and I'm definitely finding myself more open to it (probably helps that I got the 1990 Coupe Quattro project running). I think, once things slow down for me in June, I'll see if you guys would be down for a beer or two to discuss it. Would be very easy to add it into my 2016 schedule, and I think with a few friends we could stage some photos this summer so I can sell it.

Hmmm...

How did I go from "no" to "very strong maybe" in 24 hrs :P

-Dave

[heleu]

+1 for what Westopher said.

I think if you want to add interest to a "younger" demographic, you'll want to cater to the cars that some of us lusted after when we were growing up.

As much as I like my co-workers 60's Alfa, I relate much more to 80's air cooled Porsches, 90's japanese supercars (NSX, 300ZX, Supra, etc) because that's what I saw when I was in highschool.

If you keep everything to older than 1980, pretty soon, all your members will likely be in their 80s...


Now, just I need to rebuy the 25 year old classic that I sold 5 years ago....

[CCA-Dave]

If I do an event for 80s/90s cars, it will be a standalone event *just* for 80s and 90s cars. There is no need to change the entry on our current events. From the outside it may seem like I'm catering to a rapidly aging group of clients, but it's far from it. Almost half the event is in their late 20's and 30's, and there is a rapidly growing base of 'younger' classic car owners. It's definitely not a grey-hair convention on the Spring Thaw!

[underscore]

I can understand the concern with the demographic currently driving 80's/90's sports cars, although from what I've gathered over the last few years the stereotypical 90's import driving hooligan isn't interested in signing up for anything that isn't a car meet.

[SkunkWorks]

Drat! I remember seeing this event last year and saying I'd love to do it this.

Putting 2016 into my calendar now.

Dave - when does registration for the Spring Thaw normally go live?

[Iron Chef]

getting paid to cruise beautiful bc driving roads with other enthusiast....good business plan

[CCA-Dave]

I can understand the concern with the demographic currently driving 80's/90's sports cars, although from what I've gathered over the last few years the stereotypical 90's import driving hooligan isn't interested in signing up for anything that isn't a car meet.

I'm actually in the age demographic for enthusiasts of these cars, I just happened to get into classics thanks to my dad's influence. But yes, for any given age/car demographic I'm going to have a lot of responsible drivers and some who need extra attention. Trust me, some of those elderly gentleman in their 60's classics really know how to make them move! The hooliganism is something I can deal with, it's just whether I'm concerned about 5% of the people on my event, or 85%.

Gears turning...thoughts processing. Probably won't see anything concrete until mid-late summer on this one.

Drat! I remember seeing this event last year and saying I'd love to do it this.

Putting 2016 into my calendar now.

Dave - when does registration for the Spring Thaw normally go live?

Registration for the Spring Thaw occurs in the first week of January every year. Usually "the first day back at work" is the day the registration opens. It sells out in three days or less, and 'the race' to get entries in is both hilarious and potentially frustrating. The day the entry opens I basically end up having a party in Squamish of all my classic car friends. Coffee, pastries and stories of winter projects is the order of the day. This year I set the entry forms to auto-upload at 2am. For whatever reason, they didn't go live. One entrant actually drove to squamish with his laser printer in the car, knowing they would go live as soon as I was awake and in the office. He was ready the moment they went live.

People who are on the CCA Email list (http://www.classiccaradventures.com/mailing-list/mailing-lists-general-info/) are the only ones who get advanced notice of the date entries will open, so it's pretty important that you register yourself for the BC list.

-Dave

[Timpo]

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/d2ST2015-7-600x400.jpg

That 911 isn't THAT classic.

Here are some classic 911s :thumbsup:

http://www.zerotohundred.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/RWB-Gathering-15.jpg
http://911race.jp/bestlap/images/nagashima1.jpg
http://cdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp/carlife/images/UserCarPhoto/909225/p2.jpg

[CCA-Dave]

...not sure whether to use the fail button for the first time or...

[77civic1200]

Go fuck yourself Timpo

[hud 91gt]

Just joined the list. The fall one looks intriguing.

[westopher]

Go fuck yourself Timpo
Seriously Timpo. Normally I can appreciate your posts, wether they are actually decent or hilariously stupid, but the adults are having an actual interesting and productive discussion. Don't interrupt.

[threezero]

That looks like fun! I don't have some super expensive /exclusive classic car but I consider my 91 ef hatch to be a classic in its own right. I will sign up for sure if you ever consider adding in 80/90s cars

[CCA-Dave]

I got a 'thanks' on one of the posts in here, so reviving a way old thread. The 2018 Hagerty Spring Thaw is in less than ten days, going to be 89 cars total with 178 people. Should be fun!

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AC8Y0566.jpg
Not sure why I didn't reply in 2015 to the above question, but the Spring Thaw does allow 80's cars under the "Delorean Rule”. Basically we look at 80's cars on an individual basis, to figure out if they fit with what we're trying to do. An 80's Ford Tempo, for instance, isn't likely to make it in to the Spring Thaw. But I've let in a Mercedes 190e, Caterham 7's, an Audi Quattro, an MR2, multiple Saabs, BMW 7-series, etc. Basically, if it's a car we lusted after in high-school...it's probably in.

http://andrewsnucins.ca/photographs/5355/clients-full/
Our other events, like the Fall Classic, Silver Summit and Maple Mille are more forgiving on the age ranges than the Spring Thaw. It's tough to let too many later model cars into an event that has a 25+ car waiting list. The others haven't sold out (yet)...so I'm definitely more flexible. Once you're in...you're in. So the folks who entered a car under the "Delorean Rule" once, don't ever have to worry again. They are treated in future years as if they owned a '60's classic.

http://andrewsnucins.ca/photographs/3660/clients-full/
http://andrewsnucins.ca/photographs/3718/clients-full/

The Rush to Gold Bridge, happily accepts 80s and 90's classics. This used to be a mixed gravel and tarmac event, but in the last couple of years we've offered a 100% tarmac option in the route book. 80's cars are accepted without evaluation, 90's cars get evaluated for their inclusion.

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AC8Y0649-600x402.jpg
The Delorean Rule simply states that if you enter a car which doesn’t meet the age restrictions, and we accept it, you have to let me drive the car at some point, even if it’s just around the hotel parking lot. It’s was our way of weeding out the “Ferrari Types” who are too uptight about everything, as opposed to the true car guys who are a blast to hang out with.

-Dave

[SkunkWorks]

Ahhhh, it's good seeing this bumped up.

Le gf and I went last year and had an amazing time. Nothing but excellent things to say about Dave and crew. Pretty sure Dave still owes me a beer from the numbers/sign-up mix-up though (I kid - you can make it up by forwarding me the stopover locations for this year's Thaw so I can do a one day cannonball to say hi :jiggy: )

Really really bummed to be missing out this year but here's a few of our favourite snaps from last year's Thaw:

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18765656_10154820147719353_393402387864724581_n.jp g?_nc_cat=0&_nc_eui2=v1%3AAeHKzgEi88DBZjtTIsfus8Q-IekRf-MGh6psPHdYlouYsulzeuVHcybb3MxIc5HS2wjjBfnKZtSi7OTZ MLU9rUmyRIIPC-MMOq57YDVW_eoZ8Q&oh=2be0af670583ae067473dbe78a05c174&oe=5B5C4EE6
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[320icar]

I co drove many years ago (I think 2010?) and I loved it. Been waiting a long time to do something like this again, but seems like it will be another 30 years til my RS is retro cool lol. Maybe one day I’ll get a vintage rally car to bring along.

Or just whore myself around as co driver or volunteer

[kunoman1]

I got a 'thanks' on one of the posts in here, so reviving a way old thread. The 2018 Hagerty Spring Thaw is in less than ten days, going to be 89 cars total with 178 people. Should be fun!

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AC8Y0566.jpg
Not sure why I didn't reply in 2015 to the above question, but the Spring Thaw does allow 80's cars under the "Delorean Rule”. Basically we look at 80's cars on an individual basis, to figure out if they fit with what we're trying to do. An 80's Ford Tempo, for instance, isn't likely to make it in to the Spring Thaw. But I've let in a Mercedes 190e, Caterham 7's, an Audi Quattro, an MR2, multiple Saabs, BMW 7-series, etc. Basically, if it's a car we lusted after in high-school...it's probably in.

http://andrewsnucins.ca/photographs/5355/clients-full/
Our other events, like the Fall Classic, Silver Summit and Maple Mille are more forgiving on the age ranges than the Spring Thaw. It's tough to let too many later model cars into an event that has a 25+ car waiting list. The others haven't sold out (yet)...so I'm definitely more flexible. Once you're in...you're in. So the folks who entered a car under the "Delorean Rule" once, don't ever have to worry again. They are treated in future years as if they owned a '60's classic.

http://andrewsnucins.ca/photographs/3660/clients-full/
http://andrewsnucins.ca/photographs/3718/clients-full/

The Rush to Gold Bridge, happily accepts 80s and 90's classics. This used to be a mixed gravel and tarmac event, but in the last couple of years we've offered a 100% tarmac option in the route book. 80's cars are accepted without evaluation, 90's cars get evaluated for their inclusion.

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AC8Y0649-600x402.jpg
The Delorean Rule simply states that if you enter a car which doesn’t meet the age restrictions, and we accept it, you have to let me drive the car at some point, even if it’s just around the hotel parking lot. It’s was our way of weeding out the “Ferrari Types” who are too uptight about everything, as opposed to the true car guys who are a blast to hang out with.

-Dave


Eh oh that was me that was lurking through old threads! I was trying to find a build threat of your Beetle !

What's the deal with well used 60s/70s trucks? Permissible? Conversely I'd try and get the fam's 67 Camaro out!

[twitchyzero]

http://andrewsnucins.ca/photographs/3718/clients-full/

The Rush to Gold Bridge, happily accepts 80s and 90's classics. This used to be a mixed gravel and tarmac event, but in the last couple of years we've offered a 100% tarmac option in the route book. 80's cars are accepted without evaluation, 90's cars get evaluated for their inclusion.



where is that?

PM if you want to keep it relatively low-key ahha

[underscore]

You're making me want to sell my car and get something older, rather than something newer. What kind of temperatures do you normally see during Rush to Gold Bridge?

[CCA-Dave]

Eh oh that was me that was lurking through old threads! I was trying to find a build threat of your Beetle !

What's the deal with well used 60s/70s trucks? Permissible? Conversely I'd try and get the fam's 67 Camaro out!

Rally Bug Build Thread (https://www.germanlook.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11341)

Technically our rules say "no trucks", but that isn't to say they haven't snuck in before. If they're street-based and or cool, they have a much better chance of getting in over a truck that appears to be more off-road related.

where is that?

PM if you want to keep it relatively low-key ahha

Rush to Gold Bridge is a BC based event, and the start location moves around quite a bit. Last year we explored the island, and even stopped off for some group caving. This year R2GB will be on the mainland, most likely starting in the interior somewhere. Typical dates are August, but the event shifts weekends as the date gets set by the GRC (now ARX) race series. I have to wait to see which weekend I have free!

You're making me want to sell my car and get something older, rather than something newer. What kind of temperatures do you normally see during Rush to Gold Bridge?

The event runs in August, so normal summer temps. If we run in early August, I try and avoid the hottest parts of the province, and we tend to stay more coastal. If we go in late August, we try and chase the heat into the interior.
Rush to Gold Bridge Info Page (still showing 2017 info)
(http://www.classiccaradventures.com/bc-events/rush-to-goldbridge-2/event-info-registration/)

Best bet is to join the BC mailing list, and/or follow the CCA Facebook page.

-Dave

[twitchyzero]

I meant that twisty in particular...with what seems to be a limestone backdrop
i'm really looking forward to doing the UT12 scenic byway next month...even if it'll probably be in a drab Camry rental :okay:

[CCA-Dave]

ah, whoops. I didn't click the spoiler.

Sorry, that one is from our Silver Summit event in Colorado. Gonna be a few hours drive to get there ;)

[Matsuda]

I wish I still had my miata so I could possibly particpate. damn modern cars!

[CCA-Dave]

I wish I still had my miata so I could possibly particpate. damn modern cars!

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/cto/d/volvo-p122s/6560981151.html

:)

[CCA-Dave]

Whew! What an event. It started off so smoothly, beautiful sunny weather and an unreal mix of amazing cars. An accident on highway 1 (not caused or involving our group), and an unfortunate fatality tossed Friday’s plans out the window.

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/d3_test-1-of-1-20.jpg

Our group was supposed to be enjoying a mountain-top dinner at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, but instead all but four cars were trapped in Sicamous with the highway closure. It’s not called “Classic Car Adventures” without a reason, and everyone took it in stride. A local restaurant (Moose Mulligan’s) called in all their staff, and hosted us for an dinner and parking lot party that will be remembered for years. Originally we should have arrived at 5:30pm to the hotel, but it was 12:15 am before the group was checking in.

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/watermarked_dave-6-of-6.jpg

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/d3_test-1-of-1-11.jpg

Saturday went off without a hitch. We started with gorgeous weather, and then picked up some rain before it cleared up once more. We travelled from Revelstoke to Kamloops, via my favourite route in BC along Hwy 23 and Hwy 6.

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/d3_test-1-of-1-4.jpg

Day three was Kamloops to Pemberton, via everyone’s favourite the Duffy. Total mileage for the weekend, 1,115km…plus whatever it took to get to Kamloops and home from Pemberton. Longest distance award definitely goes to Victor, who drove all the way from Cincinnati for the event!

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/d3_test-1-of-1-15.jpg

http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/watermarked_dave-3-of-6.jpg

-Dave

[320icar]

Fuck yeah!

[underscore]

Looks like a blast! I spotted a Porsche and Datsun with the decals coming through West Kelowna.

[CCA-Dave]

Wait...what is this that snuck its way onto the Hagerty Silver Summit in Colorado?
http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/day3_hi-2-of-16-400x600.jpg

That's looking decidedly un-1979ish...
http://www.classiccaradventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/finalday_SS2018-9-of-11-600x400.jpg

Thought of RS when I said "yes" to this entry under the Delorean rule...
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32933240_10213969284617698_4197322580325040128_o.j pg?_nc_cat=0&_nc_eui2=AeFD6IWcLEYxIn9ide1FOA9-SldpgpKwcaz5rRl5eX5SlVzq8m_PJaoeN8G31cyUr2SFlhpvHn yMIJ71ZkC7qYtE7z-MCKcGNU47V6V3NzCsJQ&oh=58a533496fd1a0285719b9e28766c922&oe=5B7B7361

-Dave