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Colonial Motors

Colonial Motors Ltd. was a Canadian automobile manufacturer based in Walkerville, Ontario that produced one prototype in 1922. It was designed by Earl G. Gunn, who had previously been with Packard. This prototype, the Canadian, had a six-cylinder engine and Canada's first independent front suspension.2 It was founded in 1921.1 It ceased to exist in 1921.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1921Founded1
  • Legal formbusiness corporation1

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Colonial Motors Ltd. was a Canadian automobile manufacturer based in Walkerville, Ontario that produced one prototype in 1922. It was designed by Earl G. Gunn, who had previously been with Packard. This prototype, the Canadian, had a six-cylinder engine and Canada's first independent front suspension.2

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  1. 1921Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1921Founded Founded1

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