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Riding high: John Cox, owner of a Toronto luxury-car dealership, displays one of his brisk-selling Rolls-Royces. He settled in Canada after his British boss wouldn't promote him to salesman because of his Cockney accent.
Riding high: John Cox, owner of a Toronto luxury-car dealership, displays one of his brisk-selling Rolls-Royces. He settled in Canada after his British boss wouldn't promote him to salesman because of his Cockney accent.

Riding high: John Cox, owner of a Toronto luxury-car dealership, displays one of his brisk-selling Rolls-Royces. He settled in Canada after his British boss wouldn't promote him to salesman because of his Cockney accent.

Date11/18/1987
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0126234F
He currently owns an even dozen - four Cadillacs, three Rolls-Royces, two Mercedes, two Lincoln Continentals and a Packard
He currently owns an even dozen - four Cadillacs, three Rolls-Royces, two Mercedes, two Lincoln Continentals and a Packard
10/4/1982
Liberal challenger: Leaning on his Rolls Royce, realtor Sherland Chhangur shows some of the money he collected for new Liberal party memberships in his bid for the York West riding nomination.
Liberal challenger: Leaning on his Rolls Royce, realtor Sherland Chhangur shows some of the money he collected for new Liberal party memberships in his bid for the York West riding nomination.
5/23/1988
Man with a special touch. Stanley Gill uses his 40 years of working on Rolls Royce vehicles to help restore them today. The retired Willowdale man, here polishing his 1954 Silver Wraithe, owns 5 Rolls, 3 of them restored and available for special rental.
Man with a special touch. Stanley Gill uses his 40 years of working on Rolls Royce vehicles to help restore them today. The retired Willowdale man, here polishing his 1954 Silver Wraithe, owns 5 Rolls, 3 of them restored and available for special rental.
10/5/1992
Man of style: Millionaire Lastman cruised into the mayor's office driving his then-trademark white Rolls-Royce, above, back in 1972.
Man of style: Millionaire Lastman cruised into the mayor's office driving his then-trademark white Rolls-Royce, above, back in 1972.
12/6/1982
Man of style: Millionaire Lastman cruised into the mayor's office driving his then-trademark white Rolls-Royce, above, back in 1972.
Man of style: Millionaire Lastman cruised into the mayor's office driving his then-trademark white Rolls-Royce, above, back in 1972.
7/23/1984
Power trip: John Cox. managing director of Jaguar Rolls-Royce on Bay, says those who would buy a Bentley are entrepreneurs and professionals who want to buy something that would be an outward sign of their success.
Power trip: John Cox. managing director of Jaguar Rolls-Royce on Bay, says those who would buy a Bentley are entrepreneurs and professionals who want to buy something that would be an outward sign of their success.
9/20/1988
Bryan Ferry: The elegant and mannered Roxy Music alumnus doesn't care for rock 'n' roll's life on the road, but stopped in Toronto this week to promote his new Bete Noire album
Bryan Ferry: The elegant and mannered Roxy Music alumnus doesn't care for rock 'n' roll's life on the road, but stopped in Toronto this week to promote his new Bete Noire album
1/26/1988
Charles Goldsmith stands beside one of the rooming houses he has made over, and the Rolls-Royce he can afford to drive because he does the thing that so no one else wants to do
Charles Goldsmith stands beside one of the rooming houses he has made over, and the Rolls-Royce he can afford to drive because he does the thing that so no one else wants to do
7/25/1973
Ready to roll: Ford of Canada boss Kenneth Harrigan displays keys yesterday to 125 Lincoln and Sable cars Ford is providing to transport delegates at the Economic Summit
Ready to roll: Ford of Canada boss Kenneth Harrigan displays keys yesterday to 125 Lincoln and Sable cars Ford is providing to transport delegates at the Economic Summit
6/9/1988
The Rich: Salesmen John Enoch, left, and Dennis Nuutinen admire luxurious car at Jaguar and Rolls Royce on Bay in a scene from the rich city
The Rich: Salesmen John Enoch, left, and Dennis Nuutinen admire luxurious car at Jaguar and Rolls Royce on Bay in a scene from the rich city
3/7/1989
Admiring a Vintage Silver Ghost, This elegant 1911 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost touring car was one of 60 vintage automobiles that entered the third annual Auto Nostalgia Rally in Oakville yesterday
Admiring a Vintage Silver Ghost, This elegant 1911 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost touring car was one of 60 vintage automobiles that entered the third annual Auto Nostalgia Rally in Oakville yesterday
8/14/1977
Classical musicians with a classic car (1927 Rolls-Royce)
Classical musicians with a classic car (1927 Rolls-Royce)
7/4/1975