Skip to main content
Digital Archive Toronto Public Library Homepage
John Davis says his 1933 Hillman Wizard phaeton is the only one left in the world
John Davis says his 1933 Hillman Wizard phaeton is the only one left in the world

John Davis says his 1933 Hillman Wizard phaeton is the only one left in the world

Date9/22/1990
Names
(photographer)
Format
Notes
Original Toronto Star caption: John Davis says his 1933 Hillman Wizard phaeton is the only one left in the world. It has dual windshields; including one for the rear-seat passengers.
Subject
Medium
Language
ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010133F
Road Kings: Keith Jennings, left, of Aurora and his twin Ken, of Thornhill, show off their automotive jewels - Keith's '64 Hillman Husky and Ken's '61 Hillman Minx
Road Kings: Keith Jennings, left, of Aurora and his twin Ken, of Thornhill, show off their automotive jewels - Keith's '64 Hillman Husky and Ken's '61 Hillman Minx
10/10/1990
Most irritating aspect of Pontiac's GTO is the chirp of wide oval wheels when cornering, says Star writer Bob Purcell
Most irritating aspect of Pontiac's GTO is the chirp of wide oval wheels when cornering, says Star writer Bob Purcell
10/7/1968
Handsome line: Oldsmobile, taking its turn with GM's new four-door series, offers a clean and tasteful shape, says Jim Kenzie
Handsome line: Oldsmobile, taking its turn with GM's new four-door series, offers a clean and tasteful shape, says Jim Kenzie
12/5/1989
Mighty Tire Machine, Big tire retreading machine, dwarfing typist Linda Young at United Tire works at Rexdale, is said to be the only one of its kind (...)
Mighty Tire Machine, Big tire retreading machine, dwarfing typist Linda Young at United Tire works at Rexdale, is said to be the only one of its kind (...)
6/4/1968
'The auto industry in Canada invests only one-tenth as much in R&D, relative to sales, as the average for other industrialized countries.'
'The auto industry in Canada invests only one-tenth as much in R&D, relative to sales, as the average for other industrialized countries.'
2/9/1983
End of the Private Car before majority of the world's population ever has a chance to own one, was forecast by Toronoto Alderman William Kilbourn. The(...)
End of the Private Car before majority of the world's population ever has a chance to own one, was forecast by Toronoto Alderman William Kilbourn. The(...)
1/31/1974
Down Memory Lane, this was just about last of fully chromed Chrysler front ends before civilian car production stopped during World War II. One of the(...)
Down Memory Lane, this was just about last of fully chromed Chrysler front ends before civilian car production stopped during World War II. One of the(...)
3/11/1977
Loving polish is given to his restored 1932 Chevrolet five-window coupe by Reno DiRenza of Mississauga
Loving polish is given to his restored 1932 Chevrolet five-window coupe by Reno DiRenza of Mississauga
3/25/1977
License Collector Bruce Rawlins, 26, of Willowdale holds one of the prizes in his collection - a rare porcelain plate issued by Ontario in 1911 - to s(...)
License Collector Bruce Rawlins, 26, of Willowdale holds one of the prizes in his collection - a rare porcelain plate issued by Ontario in 1911 - to s(...)
3/28/1973
Winter boots: Our Saturn sedan tried on (from top left) Michelin XM and S100, Nokida NRW, Goodyear M and S, Bridgestone Bilzzak and Yokohama S480 winter tires and felt secure
Winter boots: Our Saturn sedan tried on (from top left) Michelin XM and S100, Nokida NRW, Goodyear M and S, Bridgestone Bilzzak and Yokohama S480 winter tires and felt secure
1/18/1992
In profile, Saturn's sedan (top and left) looks a great deal like the Olds Cutlass Supreme, which has a pleasing and unique appearance from the rear ((...)
In profile, Saturn's sedan (top and left) looks a great deal like the Olds Cutlass Supreme, which has a pleasing and unique appearance from the rear ((...)
10/28/1991
More drive: Eagle's 2000 GTX lineup is topped by the all-wheel drive version, introduced for the 1991 model year and a welcome performer, says Richard Young
More drive: Eagle's 2000 GTX lineup is topped by the all-wheel drive version, introduced for the 1991 model year and a welcome performer, says Richard Young
3/20/1991