A 1952 Chevy Pickup was one of the stand-out vehicles at Saturday’s Show and Shine car show at the Two Rivers Wildlife Park in Huntington, just southwest of Marion Bridge. Owner Gerry Peddigrew bought the truck four years ago in Ontario and moved to Glace Bay just 15 months ago. The truck was originally built in Florida. He has put 15,000 km on it since he bought it and enjoys driving it around Cape Breton. Photo by ROSEMARY GODIN/CAPE BRETON POSTArticle contentClassic car owners are known for pampering their vehicles. Their care for their vehicles was evident on Saturday at the 15th annual Tommy Horne Memorial Show and Shine held by the riverside at Two Rivers Wildlife Park in Huntington, just southwest of Marion Bridge. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIt was in 2010 that Terry Peters organized the first show at Hornes Camp Site on Hornes Road near the Mira River. It ran there for several years. Article contentArticle contentArticle contentHe says that Helen Horne, who died in 2023, ran the popular campground and came to him early on asking if he could name the car show after her son Tommy, who had died in a tragic accident years previously. Tommy Horne was buried alive in a trench collapse in New Victoria on a site where he was working. Article contentPeters agreed to the name, and it has continued to honour Tommy Horne and his mother’s wish ever since. Article contentThis year, Saturday’s show attracted close to 100 vehicles and dozens of spectators who walked between rows of shiny, immaculately-kept cars, motorcycles, big rigs and custom vehicles of all sizes and shapes. Article content Close to 100 antique, custom and classic cars were on display Saturday at Two Rivers Wildlife Park as part of the Tommy Horne Memorial Show and Shine car event being held for its 15th year. Above, Rick Pitchuk of North Sydney stands with his 2019 Mustang GT California Special. Pitchuk has owned the car since 2022 and has put a lot of work into it both under the hood and esthetically. Photo by ROSEMARY GODIN/CAArticle contentSome drivers said they take their rides out on the streets regularly. Others, such as Rick Pitchuk of North Sydney, said he only brings his 2019 Mustang GT California Special to a few car shows. Article content“This car’s never even seen rain,” he joked. Article contentArticle contentPitchuck showed off his upgraded motor with a new supercharger in it. When he bought it in 2022 in Halifax, it had 460 hp. Supercharged, it now has 750 hp and the powerful sound to match. Article contentLinda Kennedy of South Bar drove her teal blue 1956 Thunderbird convertible to the show and everybody was stopping to admire its lines as she sat in a lawn chair and basked in the sun of a gorgeous day reading a book. Article contentShe said she likes to take the car out and always gets attention from other drivers who honk and wave. She was given the car nine years ago as a 40th wedding anniversary gift from her husband. Article contentThe Burke family from New Waterford showed up with two generations entering the competition for the most popular car. Fortunately, both were in different categories. Article content New Waterford’s Kenley Burke, 2, is following in his father’s footsteps and appears to be a “car guy” already. Kenley and his Dad, Scott Burke, were entered in a couple of the categories at Saturday’s Tommy Horne Memorial Show and Shine at Two Rivers Wildlife Park. Kenley sits in his 2025 Jeep entered in the Special Interest Class while his father put his 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 in the 1990s class. Photo by ROSEMARY GODIN/CAPE BRETON POSTArticle contentTwo-year-old Kenley Burke sat in his tiny 2025 Jeep which was entered into the Special Interest class, while dad Scott Burke was showing his 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 in the 1990s class.
IN PHOTOS: Beautiful rides and surroundings bring dozens to Cape Breton car show
