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The HISTORICAL AUTOMOBILE SOCIETY OF CANADA Our organization, commonly called H.A.S.C., is devoted to the collection,
restoration and operation of antique, classic and special interest automobiles,
motorcycles, trucks, etc., and the preservation of related materials. FEATURED VEHICLE OF THE MONTH
John Wilson Tri-Lakes Region My Old Car Story In the year 1996 my friend Peter McLay went cruising up to Bothwell to see some of the old autos that were arriving there on their homeward trip from a cross Canada tour. A few days later were visiting and he was telling me about seeing the old cars on the tour. He happened to mention seeing two restored model A Fords sitting on a lawn south of Watford. He said that these cars looked very attractive. Well immediatly my interest was peaked and I said to him Peter “I want you to take me up there to see these two cars" .. We made a date for a day or so later and off we were. He took me to the house and there was a model A coach sitting on the lawn.We drove in and made our selves aquainted with the owner, Mr. Glen Kinna, who had restored the car. I asked him if he had any more and he said Yes I have a coupe in the garage". I told him that I would like to see the coupe. Into the garage we went and here was the car of my dreams. A 1930 Model A coupe fully restored and ready to go. I took it for a little spin down the road and back at the house we started to talk about my buying this auto. In a little while as Peter patiently waited a deal was made and Glen said that he would drive the car to Aylmer for me the next day. I hadn't driven a model A for some time. Pete and I headed for home and my mind was in a whirl. Sure enough the next day Glen and his wife arrived in the car; and the dealing was finished. The car was mine. Since that time I have had some problems, yes, but nothing that couldn't be solved. The car has run well for me and given me a lot of joy. I continually give thanks for the opportunity to own a Model A Ford and be able to tour in it. Last year I had the engine completely overhauled in London and since then it runs as if it were new. The auto is a 1930 Model A Ford Deluxe coupe in Manilla and Thorne brown with blach fenders and brown wheels. Thank you ,
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