Camrose, Alberta is always a step back in time to an era when there was a genuine small-town vibe.
It’s not a small town anymore, but Camrose has preserved the spirit of a laid-back community.
That’s what makes it such a welcome stop on the car show circuit and 2026 was no exception.
Jerry Sutherland
Camrose also had a great inventory of potential owner’s stories, like the one behind this exceptionally rare 1957 Meteor Ranchero.
These little Canuck car-trucks are few in number because they were Canada-only vehicles. This one was rare and it had a solid back story about bringing a failed custom build back to stock. That was a big job—find out how big later this year when it goes live as a MyStar owner’s story.
The next story I found was a 1967 Impala convertible. This was another long-term owner ship story with a few twists and turns.
One of the twists was what happens after a serious hibernation—it isn’t good. Stay tuned for the full owner’s story in a few months on MyStar. It’s a good one.
I found a mint 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL two-door hardtop with a big block under the hood. This was a low-numbers car because it had the early year formal roofline.
You’ll learn much more when this owner story goes live in late 2026. It’s a cool car and a great story about why he (with the help of his wife) picked this car.
The last story I found was a 1976 Bicentennial Edition Dodge Dart. This was a tribute to the celebration for the 250th birthday of the United States so it’s a special edition.
This looked like a stock ’76 Dart Sport, but it had some tweaks to the 360 under the hood—it was a nasty machine.
Jim found a 1960 Dodge truck with a big crowd around it because this was an amazing machine. There’s something new under that sheet metal and it’s amazing.
That isn’t the best part because you’ll learn how this was a family project. Those are the stories that make the car hobby such a great place to be because it’s the story behind the truck that really counts.
Jim found a 1969 Dodge A-100 at Camrose. You don’t see these at many shows, so Jim found the owner and got the story.
There’s a family connection to this truck too because, again—that’s the essence of the car culture. You’ll see why in a few months when the story debuts on MyStar.
Jim spotted a very cool 1926 Ford Model T street rod at the show. There were two notable things about this car.
This classic street rod was owned by a couple who loved the car, and it took nearly a decade to build. The results were spectacular—look for the full story in a few months.
The next vehicle Jim found was a mint 1946 Chevy ½ ton.
This truck was bone stock and road worthy—a welcome addition to the Camrose show.
Jim spotted a 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite two-door hardtop with a long history with one owner.
There’s a big surprise under the hood of this Mopar and the only hint is this—it’s insane. You’ll learn how insane later this year on the pages of MyStar.
This was another great year at Camrose because they gambled with the weather and won.
They deserve it.
Jerry Sutherland
By: Jerry Sutherland
Jerry Sutherland is a veteran automotive writer with a primary focus on the collector car hobby. His work has been published in many outlets and publications, including the National Post, Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal, Ottawa Citizen, Montreal Gazette, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Regina Leader-Post, Vancouver Sun and The Truth About Cars. He is also a regular contributor to Auto Roundup Publications.
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