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At Canadian Automotive Museum - Bob Verrall (right) of Rothmans presents the keys to the 1912 Rolls Royce to Automotive Museum president Keith Tregunna while Museum director Ralph Turner looks on. Ladybird, a 1912 Rolls, owned by Lady Eaton is the latest edi- tion to the fine collection of vintage cars at the Automotive Museum in Oshawa. The keys to this one of a kind auto were turned over December 18 (see story for details). Ladybird has arrived at the Cana- dian Automotive Museum, and she's here to stay. Ladybird is a vintage 1912 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, beautifully restored to the finest detail and still running perfectly with a top speed of about 55 mph. She is the latest jewel for the Automotive Museum, located on Simcoe Street South in Oshawa, and the car will enjoy a place of honour among 80 vintage autos on display. The keys to this classic were turn- ed over to Museum President Keith Tregunna last Thursday afternoon by Bob Verrall, marketing director for Rothmans Pall Mall, the com- pany which donated the car to the Museum. The gift was described by Museum director Ralph Turner as one of the "most important ever for the Museum, just about the best Christmas present we are ever like- ly to receive." Ladybird, finished in dark green with a distinctive sloping roof-line is no ordinary 1912 Rolls Royce. It was one of three built that year for Sir John and Lady Eaton, the famous Canadian family whose name means department store. Lady Eaton christened the car Ladybird and the name has stuck ever since. The other two cars, both touring models were nick-named Bluebird and Yellowbird. Both have long since disappeared, probably to the wreckers. But Ladybird survived, though for a time this historic Canadian auto sat in a museum in Arizona, where it was purchased by the Craven Foundation in 1972 and returned to Canada. The car is a large, closed sedan, actually a "double limo," very rare and unique for that time in the - history of auto manufacturing. Ladybird saw a lot of service to the Eaton family until the 1930's when it was put into semi- retirement. Lady Eaton took a keen interest in this car and several times had it modified to suit her needs. For example, when the large tires became very hard to obtain, she had the wheels scaled down slightly so Christmas goldfish race around by Michelle Brown Gr. 4 - Prince Albert Public School Around, Around, around they race, Trough the icy water base. When its Christmas I wonder, Do they stop or do they thumper. I don't know how they keep themselves warm. When theres a Christmas storm. 193 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY (416) 985-7306 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE VICTORIA AND GREY TRUST \ 9 5 Year Annual Interest 9% % Semi-Annually Rates Subject to Change without Notice PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 30, 1986 -- 13 that regular tires would fit. The engine, which 50 hp at 1200 rpm's is a 6 cylinder, side valve and is still capable of pushing Ladybird to about 55 mph top speed. : This is not the first time Rothmans has made a valuable donation to the Automotive Museum. Five other vehicles from Ladybird makes grand entrance the now disbanded Craven Collec- tion are permanently housed at the Museum in Oshawa, which is open to the public weekdays, weekends and holidays. If Ladybird were for sale (which she is not) her value to a car collec- tor is conservatively estimated at more than $100,000. NAIL SPECIALIST -- COME IN AND HAVE ONE NAIL DONE FREE! -- * Sculptured Nails * All Nail Repairs ~* Nail Tips & Acrylic Coating * Nail Tips & Gel Coating * Silk Wrap * Ear Piercing * Manicures * Pedicures * Waxing (hair removal) * Lash Extensions ' Monte Carlo 985-3681 NOW AVAILABLE AT: IMAGES / presents our semi-annual 2 FOR 1 PLUS *1. 74 Buy 1 Item at the Regular Price a. and get a 2nd Item of Equal or | Less Value for only $1.00! Sale Starts January 2nd, 1987. by Valyn ------ - > IMAGES... 261 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY ; 985-3040 Shop Early for the Best Selection!