August is the least risky month for hosting car shows because the weather gods are much more kind—especially after the first weekend.
Innisfail, Alberta Canada learned that lesson when they moved their show back to August from September.
The result is consistent weather and a bigger show—things every organizer wants when booking a date.
Jerry Sutherland
Innisfail was full of classic trucks—that’s been a trend all summer at every show. This year I finally tracked down the unicorn I saw at Innisfail two years ago.
It was a 1966 Chevrolet LCF (Low Cab Forward) C50 tow truck. There’s a great history behind this big workhorse and it’s filled with twists and turns–but basically this truck was close to being baled. You’ll learn more about this vintage wrecker in a few months on MyStar.
The second classic I found was another Chevy workhorse—but this time it was a station wagon.
This ’78 Caprice long roof also had a great back story—right down to its role as a real-life Chevy Chase Vacation-mobile. You can see this story early in 2026 as a MyStar owner’s story.
The third story I spotted was a 1954 Ford F-100 pickup.
This truck was another rescue story with a happy ending. The previous owner turned this truck into a great road machine with a mix and match combination of parts. You’ll get the whole story in 2026 on MyStarCollectorCar.
The final story was yes–another truck story.
It looked like a 1978 Dodge Macho 4×4, but there was much more to the story. Fortunately, you’ll be able to see all the details on MyStar in the first few months of the new year.
Jim found a 1978 Ford F-250 crew cab.
There’s a surprise under the hood, but I can only report it pumps out 400 horsepower. The engine itself will surprise MyStar readers in 2026 because it’s not what you expect. Spoiler alert—it’s not a Chevy small block or Cummins diesel. You’ll find out in 2026.
Jim also took a story about a ’71 Chevy Cheyenne.
This is another solid story because the owner had been looking for decades before he found the exact truck. This is a great story because there’s so much history to this one-owner Chevy classic. You’ll read about this truck early in 2026—you’ll love its biography.
Jim’s last story came in the form of a 1941 AK Series Chevy truck.
It’s an old farm truck that sat for decades—the owner rescued it from a grim fate because this old Chevy was destined to be dust and rust. He was the right guy to take ownership of this old brute and now it’s back on the road. Learn how and why he did it when the story goes live in a few months on MyStarCollectorCar.
This Innisfail show has evolved over the years, and the organizers run it like a clock. That makes for a great event and big attendance because it’s a downtown show. The other factor was mentioned in the title.
They roll the dice with the weather gods and win.
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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