Colonial Motors Ltd.
Walkerville, 1922

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Proposed Colonial Motor's car
Drawing of the proposed 'Canadian' with a cutaway showing its unique front suspension system.

The Canadian (not to be mistaken for Canadian Commercial Car Ltd.'s 'Canadian') never made production, but some of the design elements of the prototype were impressive. Among other features, this car boasted a Continental six-cylinder engine and an independent front suspension system--a first in Canada. 

The Canadian was designed by Earl G. Gunn (formerly of Packard) and one of Colonial Motors' financers. Colonial Motors set up a factory in Walkerville but production never got underway.

 

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