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After a persistent lifelong chase, ProAm driver Matt Rusiecki officially secured his PROSPEC license at the Final Fight Round 3, the last event of the 2025 Spec-D Drift Series and a fitting name for a physically and mentally tough journey. \nPhoto: MildlyinfocusHis PROSPEC licensing journey began last year and looked promising with a season-opening win at the Spec D NW Drift Series season opener held at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington, just south of the Canadian border. The car was

A whisper of breeze stirs the tall grass growing defiantly on either side of the road. The day is far too hot for voluntary movement, but the 1930 Ford Model A Coupe is presently in motion. The Kamloops heat radiates off the gravel road, creating a shimmering curtain of haze. Beyond it, the view blurs and softens—dreamlike and distant.\n\n1930 Ford Model A Coupe \nPhotos by Carson MontagueDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop | iPhone\nThe Model A crests the hill and b

It seems like every vehicle restoration story begins with an unexpected barn find forgotten and buried under decades of dust. But Rick had waited 40 years to own a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad. He had no patience for dust. For him, owning a Nomad was a lifelong pursuit that ended when he came across a barn find well into the restoration process. \n1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad \nPhotos by Carson MontagueDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop | iPhoneRick's obsession wit

Arbutus trees, symbols of strength and resilience, stretch from a precarious outlook towards the bright sun. Below, the Saanich Inlet plays with lights and shadows. The scenery is soft and informal until the Charger arrives like an escapee fresh off the assembly line.  1967 Dodge Charger\nPhotos by Carson MontagueDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop | iPhone\n\nThis view from the Malahat has not changed much over the years, and neither has Mike's 1967 Dodge Charger. After

Some classic car owners can handle a little dirt on shiny paint. Some cannot. Rob quickly revealed which side of the fence he was sitting on. He was more than accommodating when approached with a last-minute add-on photo shoot location on a hardpan road littered with small stones. \n1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30Photos by Carson MontagueDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop | iPhoneBut then Rob waited 25 years to get a chance at restoring his 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30. He had a quart

Les is on a deadline. He pushes the 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda, knowing the waiting crew would hear the show car’s growing low-pitched rumble long before they caught sight of the distinctive shaker and grill.\n\n1970 Plymouth HEMI 'CudaPhotos by Zack PooleDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop | iPhone\n\nThe muscle car and driver are making good time, closing the gap with a few minutes on the clock before the photo shoot begins. Les is not worried—he spa

The Lordco Auto Parts annual tradeshow is the ideal time for shop owners, fleet managers, dealerships, and other automotive pros to stock up and save on a wide range of automotive parts, accessories, and products.   \n\n\nSean McIntosh, President of Kirmac Collision & Auto Glass, considers the tradeshow a key component of his annual buying strategy. He attends the show each year to secure essential items, new tools, and equipment needed to run his business at the best available prices

2024 marked a monumental milestone for all of us at Lordco Auto Parts as we celebrated 50 years of serving Western Canada’s automotive and local communities. From our humble beginnings in 1974 to becoming Canada’s biggest independently owned auto parts retailer, this anniversary was a chance to reflect, celebrate, and give back.\n\nWe kicked off the year by unveiling a bold 50th-anniversary logo expressing our rich history and innovative spirit. The excitement carried into February whe

The Abbotsford Canucks and Lordco Auto Parts partnered once again to bring hockey fans together for the annual Flaunt Your Flannel night, an event marked by professional hockey, family fun, and lots of warm, cozy flannel shirts.\n\nThe highlight of the January 18 evening was the variety of flannel fashion displayed. Fans wore their best plaid, their ultra colourful, or well-loved flannel shirts, adding a cozy touch to the game and, no doubt, extra warmth to the wearer.\n\n\nWhether you were a hockey