On Saturday, August 17th, 2024, I made my way to Capitol Hill Community Centre, a venue that once regularly bustled with classic cars, hosting multiple Show and Shines. In recent years, however, only one show has remained — the annual Northern Mopars Show & Shine

A Dodge Viper and Durango sitting together at Northern Mopars Show & Shine

This year’s event marked the third Mopar-centric show I attended in 2024, and it would also be the last I could make for the year. Over one hundred Mopars gathered for the occasion, with the majority showcasing vintage models from the twentieth century.

Looking into the show from the entrance to Capitol Hill Community Centre

As in previous years, there was an impressive array of Lil' Red Express trucks on display. While the numbers didn’t quite match last year's remarkable turnout, the exhibition remained a terrific showcase of these iconic performance trucks. Alongside them, dozens of classic American muscle cars from the late '60s to early '70s—the golden era of Mopar performance—were on full display.

A gathering of classic and modern Mopar muscle cars in the centre of the Northern Mopars Show & Shine

The 34th annual Northern Mopars Show & Shine was truly a delight to attend. Every year, more than a hundred top-notch Mopar automobiles grace the Capitol Hill Community Centre, their vibrant colors gleaming under the sun. It’s a stunning celebration of Chrysler’s legacy, both past and present.

Some of the near dozen Lil' Red Express trucks on display

Until the next time I see you guys, get wrenching, get driving, and keep these classics alive!

- Kyle Hanger of Searching for Classics