Don Earnshaw's Passing.....

We were very saddened to hear Don Earnshaw passed away yesterday, February 15, 2019. 

Don was a long time active member in the Canadian Classic Chevelles & Beaumonts Car club. Don was also a member of the Island Dragway Promoters (1970 - 1972) and performed many tasks at Van Isle dragways. Bev also worked in the tower at the track.

Come Car Show Season in the spring, every year we anticipate the release of Ernie’s List. For many years this has been the go to Schedule of Car Shows on the island and elsewhere. Don started this list and has compiled it every year for many years. A very important and appreciated contribution to the local classic car culture.

Just a couple weeks ago friends, family and club members attended a tribute to Don.


Some of John Dutton’s photos from Don’s Van Isle Dragways Days......

A few random shots from the VIHR albums.

Here is a card form the Canadian Classic Chevelles & Beaumonts Facebook page. It Depicts Don and Bev's '67 Beaumont Sport Deluxe often referred to by them as their 'wedding ring'. This reference was made because they bought the car in '67 in lieu of a wedding ring. Our

Many thanks to Don and family for their contributions and support of the classic car culture here on the island.

Don Earnshaw - Nov 7 1941-Feb 15 2019

Don Earnshaw’s Cruise

About 100 cars showed up for the Don Earnshaw cruise on the weekend.

Video by Don’s grandson.

Pics by John Mckay and Gordie Strongman .

For Sale - 67 Chevy II

67 Chevy II 2dr. post pro street. 383 stroker,

700r4 o/drive auto 2200 stall lock up converter line lock performance built

3:73 Eaton posi diff with T A girdle

Back halved with double tube frame, tubbed, 12"footprint tires,air shocks,slapper bars.

TCI front clip with rack and pinion, disc brakes, 21/2" dropped spindles

Complete body shell restoration, 3 stage mango pearl paint,shaved door handles remote keyless, Harley side mirrors

Black leather interior Acura buckets

Center console with cup holders, tilt column, p/Windows, stereo, extra gauges tinted rear Windows

Comes with multiple car show plaques and trophy’s

Built to tour. Very quick, reliable, and fun to drive. Turnkey needs nothing

Would drive to L.A. tomorrow with no worries. Plated and registered in B.C.

$29,500 USD $39,000 Can.

AL 604-329-7506 or shakyiiracing@gmail.com

Season Finale at the Dub

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As you may have guessed by now, we are kind of Car Crazy. What would be the fun of it if we didn’t have a place to hang out with other folks who are as crazy about Hot Rods as we are. Last night was the final season meet at the A&W in Ladysmith. Giving a big shout out to Jason, the owner who is a fabulous host every Thursday evening through the summer. The weekly prize draws are appreciated, and the loyalty gifts handed out last night were awesome. It was a great time. Hopefully the winter passes by quickly so we can do it all over again next summer. See you all next year!!!