Cactus Jalopies shows wide collection of classic cars, trucks, hot rods, motorcycles

There were several demonstrations of extreme motorcycle stunts with riders leaping high into the air and landing safely at Cactus Jalopies. At one point, organizer J.F. Launier poured water onto the track and a truck spun its tires to kick up clouds of smoke for the motorcyclists to jump through. Saturday was the main day, but there was also a wine tour on Friday and drag racing Sunday. (Richard McGuire photo)

Henry Ford may be spinning in his grave. The founder of Ford Motor Company is claimed to have said: “You can have a Model T in any colour as long as it’s black.” Graham Bennett, of Keremeos, however likes his 1926 Model T to be bright red to match his shirt. He got the car 15 years ago and after restoring it, he’s had it on the road for eight years. Bennett was just one of many people showing off beautiful classic cars at Cactus Jalopies on Saturday. (Richard McGuire photo)

Gerry Demski, of Peachland, was showing this 1956 Ford F100 truck at Cactus Jalopies. This is his third year to make the trip to Osoyoos for the car show. (Richard McGuire photo)

This 1934 Ford captured many admiring eyes at Cactus Jalopies on Saturday at Gyro Park. (Richard McGuire photo)

A couple admires a black Model A Ford at Cactus Jalopies. (Richard McGuire photo)

A trio of colourful classic vehicles brightens up Gyro Park. (Richard McGuire photo)

Many cars at Cactus Jalopies are works of art. This is a 1937 Ford. (Richard McGuire photo)

The attraction of many cars at Cactus Jalopies was just as much the interior as the exterior. (Richard McGuire photo)

These classic beauties from the 1920s to 1940s all have different profiles. (Richard McGuire photo)

Walt Wiebe of Osoyoos admires a 1955 Chevrolet. He remembers owning a car like this and several other nearby cars from the 1940s and 1950s. (Richard McGuire photo)

By around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, a good crowd had gathered at Gyro Park to admire the many classic and custom vehicles on show at Cactus Jalopies. (Richard McGuire photo)

Bruce Treader (left), of Osoyoos, and Ian Ball, of Penticton, have a look under the hood of a custom 1941 Willy’s. The hood extended far forward so people could admire the powerful engine. (Richard McGuire photo)