Old photo. Ford dealer, Shelburne Ontario Canada 1912

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Wells on Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 09:09 pm:

Took my T up north to a car show in Shelburne Ontario. There was this photo in the window of a closed up store. Not that clear because I had to take the pic through the glass. Cool pic though as it shows what appears to be a new Ford dealer. Note the three consecutive numbered licence plates. I also took a closeup of each car for those seeking more detail. Enjoy.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Wells on Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 09:16 pm:

Somehow, this one didn't load the first time.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ed Baudoux on Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 09:35 pm:

Well at least the church still stands......


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Wells on Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 10:03 pm:

Thanks Ed. I didn't know exactly where the dealer was but, I do now because I saw that church in person. No Ford signs on the dealership wall. Looks like it was a McLaughlin dealer that decided to carry the now popular Ford. Probably posing with the first shipment.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Wells on Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 10:13 pm:

One more thing. Can't people stop yapping on their cell phones long enough to get their picture taken?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Don Watson -Florence,Colorado on Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 10:57 pm:

Hi Dave,
Thanks for the Great CANADIAN photo!

I can remember going through Shelburne on our way up HWY #24 to our cottage at Collingwood. My Grandfather used to give anyone a Quarter who first spotted the Elevator on the downgrade of the Blue Mountains just past Devils Glenn Park towards Collingwood Those were the days!

I also remember just south of Shelburne there was a farmer (Original owner) who had a Mint 1914 Touring.I often wonder if the Family still owns it?

-Don


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John Saylor on Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 11:17 pm:

Hmm, if I recall correctly the McLaughlin was a canadian marque that got bought by Buick. Funny to see all those Fords in front of their dealership.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Wells on Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 11:26 pm:

Glad you like it Don. My wife Pamela enjoyed your response as she was born and raised in Collingwood.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By brass car guy on Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 12:00 am:

Correct me if I'm wrong but did Canada not have right hand drive until 1916? so if that was a Canadian dealer why are all the Fords left hand drive? As is the license shows the photo has not been reversed.

Just sayin'

brasscarguy


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Scott Kramer on Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 12:36 am:

Brass car guy,
The Canadian cars on both the east & west coasts & cars for export to our friends down under etc had right hand drive cars.The rest of the country had left had drive cars.My 1913 T touring was made in Ford,Ontario & it is left hand drive.
Col. Sam McLaughlin helped found GM Canada & built the McLaughlin Buicks in Oshawa,Ontario.I own a 1929 McLaughlin Buick model 29-20,just another great old car.
Scott


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By David Chantrell - Adelaide, Australia on Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 03:46 am:

Top photo! Great to see Canadian Fords!!!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Royce in Georgetown TX on Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 08:31 am:

1912 slab side tourings. Nice photo!


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