Canadian Experimnetal Armoured cars - 1935
I am researching the history of the two experimental armoured cars produced for the Canadian Army by Ford and General Motors Canada in 1935. Except for their rear bogies, the vehicles largely used Canadian made automotive components, while their mild steel bodies were based on the Crossley 6 wheeler. Mechanically, the cars were judged a great success, but the project was shelved in light rapidly evolving armoured car technology, and no follow-on vehicles were made.
The two vehicles were then allocated the Royal Canadian Dragoons and Lord Stathcona’s Horse for training purposes. I have found ample material on the cars’ development and initial tests but little on their service with the RCDs or the LSH or with other units (Manitoba Dragoons, DYRCH or DCRCH) which may have used them for training in the early war years. I would be grateful if anyone has any information on the cars’ subsequent careers (and ultimate fates). The final result should see light of day as one of Service Publications’ Weapons of War series, and any contribution will, of course, receive full acknowledgment.
Roger
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