1927 Dodge Brothers sedan at Canadian Automotive Museum
Since 1963, the Canadian Automotive Museum at 99 Simcoe St. South in Oshawa has been the home of a dazzling array of historic vehicles, some dating back to over a century. One of the latest acquisitions is a solid and original 1927 Dodge Brothers Model A sedan recently donated by Dave Atkinson of Markham, Ontario. *U XBT lSTU PXOFE CZ +PTFQI .BMGBSB PG
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