Stanley Park 1917

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Letter to the editor

Hello, I have a photo taken in 1917 at Stanley Park, Vancouver. It was taken at Prospect Point and shows five cars with the car in question at the left. When you first look at this you might think Buick or McLaughlin, but then you notice some things which don't add up. First off the ride height is quite low, more so than North American cars of the time. It is RHD, so it is probably Canadian or British built. The radiator and headlights look to be 'polished metal', which is unusual for a North American car. On the bonnet (hood) the hinge line on the louvered side panel is higher and indicates a shallower curvature across the top from side to side and so would be the radiator. There are a few other smaller things to notice such as the spare is leaning back instead of being perpendicular.

Would anyone have an idea as to what it might be?

Also, what is the big roadster to the right which looks to be of about 1910 vintage?

Steve Diggins

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