HORSELESS CARRIAGE
The first N. American automobile was placed on the market in 1887. Success was almost immediate,
and by 1910 nearly a half-million automobiles were on the road. Steam, gas and electric power all had
their proponents, and automobiles of all sizes and styles were offered. Manufacturers appeared by the
hundreds --- and most of them as quickly disappeared. It was a dynamic era for the developing Ameri-
can automotive industry, an era whose effects have changed the face of the country and the lives of all
who live in it.
Full size model of a horseless carriage, not built to any perticular scale or model. Build from ods and ends, powered by a 6-9 horsepower Fairmont 2 cycle engine. Constructed by Owen Bosma in the summer of 2001 and the winter/spring of 2002.
The wheels are Ford model T, the front axle unkown. The gas headlight been converted to electric.
The carriage may be seen at various shows, and parades in South Eastern Ontario.
Owen Bosma Collection