Round Hill is a hamlet in east central Alberta with a big city car show.
This year was no exception because they held another great show even with threatening weather on the agenda.
They host it in the middle of the community center grounds and it’s on grass so it’s a car guy dream venue.
Jerry Sutherland
Round Hill is located in the middle of farmland and oil country, so it’s still a very dynamic area and the facilities tell a story of pride in the community.
I found what looked like an odd ’62 Mercury truck because the roofline was completely un-Mercury like.
You’ll find out why the roof looked funny next year on the pages of MyStar, so the mystery will be solved.
There was a mint survivor 1966 Plymouth Fury convertible at the Round Hill event.
This was one of those protected-its-whole-life cars and it showed. It also filled the option list for 1966, so you’ll learn all about this rare C-Body Mopar in 2027.
The last car I found was a 1970 HemiCuda.
This was clearly a story to get because it was a HemiCuda and it looked great. I left contact information with the owner—I talked to him earlier, but I ran out of time. I’m hoping to contact him for an interview.
Jim was luckier because he talked to every one of the owners at length—including a 1980 Dodge D-150 pickup.
This was a blast from the past plot because there was a tin grille Dodge in the owner’s history. Look for the full story in 2027.
The next story Jim found was about a 1961 Olds Dynamic 88 four-door hardtop.
There were several reasons why Jim took this story, but one of the biggest is a simple question. How many times do you see a ’61 Olds hardtop at a car show? You’ll get the whole story in 2027 on MyStarCollectorCar.
Jim found an amazing 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak 8 convertible resto-mod.
Again, this car was unique enough on its own, but there’s a father-son connection to the car that puts it in another league for car stories. The story will go live next year, and you’re going to love it for the car and the biography.
The final story Jim found was a 1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 8-passenger survivor station wagon. The wagon concept was on its way out by 1988, so Jim was pumped to learn how and why this big Chevy was still on the road.
This Gen-X long roof is the definitive road warrior because it’s seen many miles over the years. You’ll get all the details in 2027 when the story makes an appearance on MyStar.
The small-town shows are typically the best for hospitality and Round Hill is a great example of how an event can thrive with the proper organization.
They do things well in Round Hill and that’s why you’ll see the MyStar guys there in 2027.
We left a lot of stories on the table.
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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