Re: Orphan Cars produced in your town

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2008/12/10 15:55:28

Owen, Many thanks for that. I believe you posted the article in a previous thread when this subject arose awhile back on this site. I don't recall seeing the photo before (nice to see the old Red Ensign flag). I believe that the Packard Canada assembly plant closed in 1939 but when I don't know but quite likely shortly after Canada declared war on Germany in early September 1939 as auto production likely stopped in Canada shortly afterwards as well. I have never seen a Canadian data plate or until now even a photo of one so thank you so much for that also. Rarely a Packard comes up for sale that is advertised as Canadian made. The plants where they were assembled are still standing apparently and one is a condominium. When I am next in Windsor I will see if I can get some photos.