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1905 Carriage
LAST McLAUGHLIN CARRIAGE: This piano box buggy was originally constructed sometime around the turn of the century. Much of it's early history is unknown. It is believed that this buggy was used by members of the McLaughlin family until the advent of the automobile. What is known is that during World War II, with gas rationing affecting virtually everyone in Canada, this buggy was restored by RS McLaughlin and used by the Colonel to transport himself to and from work on a daily basis. The buggy was equipped with one horsepower and we even know the horse's name. (Sport Dandy)
1911 Cadillac
COACHWORK>by Fleetwood--ENGINE>286 Cubic Inches-32 Horsepower-Schebler Carburettor (Air Adjusted From Drivers Seat) EQUIPMENT>Pair of Acetylene Gas Lamps-Tail Lamp-Horn-Tools & Tire Repair Kit--OPTIONS>Top $69.95-Seat Slip Covers $40-$60-Prest-o-Lite Gas Tank $25
1918 Chevrolet Snowmobile
While automobiles were able to operate smoothly on summer roads, other seasons presented numerous challenges for the Canadian motorist. Axle deep mud bogged down cars in the spring while snowdrifts blocked the roads in the winter. Snowplows generally did not clear roads until after World War II. Many people continued to use a horse and sleigh for winter transpotation while others were forced to do their best behind the wheel. It occured to some people, however, that snow could be tackled more efficiently by converting an automobile into a snowmobile through a simple process. This snowmobile began it's early life as an ordinary 1918 Chevrolet and was converted by the North East Hope Telephone Company in the early 1930's to service their lines during winter months. A second axle was added to the rear and old tires and chain were used to make tracks. Skis were made by cutting front wheels in half and securing runners underneath. The Chevrolet 490 displayed is the same type of car that this machine was converted from. Can you spot the resemblance???
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