Building of McLaughlin-Buick Limousine for Edward VIII, Prince of Wales (47)

Description

Media Type: Image
Item Type: Photographs
Description: Black-and-white photograph of the building of a McLaughlin-Buick limousine.
Notes: Based on the options (e.g. an open bar) included in the car and a note that came with the photos, this is the automobile built for Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, in honour of his visit to Canada in 1936. The vehicle was the one used during his trip to 10 Downing Street in London when he renounced the throne. In 2008, it came up for auction and sold for $185,000 pounds.
Date of Original: 1936
Date Of Event: 1936
Dimensions: Width: 11.5 cm
Height: 8.5 cm
Subject(s): Automobiles
General Motors of Canada
McLaughlin-Buick automobile
Local identifier: LH2783
Language of Item: English
Creative Commons licence: [more details]
Copyright Statement: Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
Copyright Date: 1936
Recommended Citation: Photo courtesy of the Oshawa Public Libraries
Terms of Use: please credit Oshawa Public Libraries, Local History Collection
Contact: Oshawa Public Libraries
Email:nadams@oshawalibrary.on.ca
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Nicole Adams, Local History and Genealogy Librarian
65 Bagot Street
Oshawa, ON L1H 1N2
905-579-6111 EXT 5253