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Convertibles, sports cars and Mini Coopers with the Union Jack flag painted on the roof were all on display in Saskatoon on Saturday as Saskatchewan’s British Car Club put on a car show at the farmers’ market in Saskatoon.
The parking lot was filled with a few dozen vintage vehicles, including Tim Geyssler’s 1973 Spitfire 1500.
Geyssler has owned the car for a couple years and hasn’t had to do a whole bunch of work to the car.
“Most of the engine stuff was already done,” said Geyssler. “I did a little bit of body stuff with the bumpers and with the paint.”
Geyssler said he usually goes to a friend for help when it comes to working on his car.
Tim Geyssler standing next to his 1974 Spitfire 1500 on Saturday. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
One specific thing drew Geyssler to the Spitfire 1500.
“I used to own one when I was about 20 years old,” said Geyssler. “I had to go to school .. so I had to sell it to pay for university and I said one day I’ll own one again.”
Geyssler said he’s always had interest in British cars over others.
“I’ve just always liked British cars,” said Geyssler. “I thought about other styles of car but there’s just something about a British car that grabs my attention.”
Geyssler also owns a 1974 MGB, and while his MGB wasn’t on display Robert Derrick’s 1964 MGB was on display.
Derrick said he has made some modifications to his ride.
“It’s been repainted and it is a rust free vehicle because it came from San Diego,” said Derrick. “It’s got overdrive in it so I can go 60, 70 mph (96 to 112 kmh) on the highways, so no problem keeping up with traffic.”
Derrick has owned his MGB since 2011, and said he has done a lot of work to the car.
“I’ve redone the brakes, I had to pull the engine out after I bought it,” he said.
“The overdrive, the fifth gear went on it on a trip to B.C. and I pulled the engine out myself and found out what was wrong — so that was a confidence builder.”
Derrick said for people getting into car maintenance and revitalization it’s important to begin with something you can manage.
“Start with something substantial,” said Derrick. “Because if you get something that has a severe amount of rust and you’re not prepared to do the work yourself then it can cost big money.”
Derrick thanks his dad for getting him into British cars.
“My dad had this idea that he would’ve loved to have a little red sports car,” said Derrick.
Derrick’s first buy was a 1976 MG Midget, and he said the fun comes from working on the car and putting all your effort into it.
A couple dozen British cars were on display in Saskatoon on Saturday. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
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