Canadian Car Exhibit opens at Science & Tech. Museum
There’s no doubt that the average Canadian has a serious love affair with their car. But, what effect has this had on the vehicles we drive?
The Canadian Science and Technology Museum has a new exhibit called “In Search of the Canadian Car.” Presented by Toyota, the exhibit holds Canadian-built cars from the first steam-powered prototype to an ’89 Corolla, and even a McLaughlin-Buick touring sedan built for King George of England. And yes, there’s a Bricklin SV-1 as well.
Being the kind of museum it was, the display even had an interactive “build your own car” activity for the kids, complete with a giant Toyota hood ornament. It could be fun, but it looks as if someone is trying to influence Toyota to build the next Plymouth Prowler. Y’no, someone other than me.
There were also cars that weren’t built in Canada, but still had an influence on the Canadian automotive scene. David Suzuki’s first Prius is there, as is a VW Beetle and a Ford Model T on white rubber tires. Not even your dear old Grandpa remembers white tires, they’re that old….
For our regular readers, that picture on the left-hand overhead screen might look familiar. That’s because it’s a picture torn right from the (virtual) pages of SundayCruiseFever.com! We had been approached by the museum last winter to provide photographs of what a typical cruise night or car show would look like, and we were happy to oblige.
To check out the exhibit for yourself, visit the museum’s website for directions, hours, and admission. And make sure you leave an entire day for your visit–when you’re done seeing the “Search for the Canadian Car” exhibit, there’s plenty more to look at.
Special thanks to Toyota Canada for kindly sponsoring the exhibit, and keeping the history of motoring alive.
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