Photo by Alex McCuaig - A '68 Ford Falcon on display at the Cars and Guitars show at the Canalta Centre.

By Alex McCuaig

Cars and Guitars

The sky is the limit to souping up your hotrod at Cars and Guitars

Aug 17, 2019 | 12:15 PM

Medicine Hat, AB – The gates are open at the Canalta Centre’s Cars and Guitars with a blinding array of chrome-laden, Detroit steel made cars, station wagons, vans and trucks on display looking to wow automotive fans and judges alike.

Photo by Alex McCuaig – Debbie Wagman and Pam Lornson get ready for the pinup competition at Cars and Guitars.

Kyle Beauchesne, President of Cypress Rod and Custom, says there is no shortage of vareity at one of the city’s largest classic car showcases. From Studebakers, Dodges, Fords, Hondas and Pontiacs – to name a few – the only limit enthusiasts have to soup up their vehicles is, “as far as the imagination will take you,” said Beauchesne.

Photo by Alex McCuaig – A 1977 Chevy van complete with original interior modifications from the era.

While the range of vehicles on display cross generations, Beauchesne said there is something special about the 50s to 70s era, “because they have nicer lines and chrome.”

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But that’s not to say modern technology can’t be utilized in older cars with Beauchesne adding a trend in auto shows is upgrading older cars with computers and even electric engines.

Photo by Alex McCuaig – A 1972 Ford Ranch Wagon sporting a World War Two Flying Tigers paint job.

“It’s just a matter of money and time,” when it comes to what you can do with a car, said Beauchesne.

The classic car show runs until 4 p.m. today with gates to the evening concert opening at 7 p.m.

Visit the Cars and Guitars website for a full listing of activities.