The First Trans-Canada Auto Trip

Halifax: August 27, 1912 <<<    >>> Victoria: October 17, 1912

Daily News: August 16, 1997

News from the east

Photo Courtesy of Jil McIntosh, Oshawa

The Findlays and the Reo are now on the east coast. Here are some highlights of their journey east:

• Lansing, Michigan: The birthplace of the Reo. Lorne and Irene enjoyed visiting the city. They drove the Reo through town, visiting sites of significance to the early automotive industry. They even took the Reo to Ransom E. Olds' gravesite! The president of the Reo owners' club was their host for these two days.
• Windsor, Ontario: Visiting with long time friends.
• London, Ontario: More old friends and an interview which was published in the Toronto Star.
• Niagara-On-The-Lake: A meeting with John Nicol, who will be joining the cross-Canada trip in Halifax, and an enjoyable day at Niagara Falls.
• Massachusetts: a chance to link up with a fellow 1912 Reo owner, exhange some parts and many stories.
• Vermont and Maine: not enough time to take in so many beautiful scenic locations.

  Next: On to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Ten days to go!

  Greetings from Lorne and Irene.