Unique 1911 Tudhope-Everitt car on display at Simcoe County Museum
The Simcoe County Museum welcomed a new set of old wheels.
One of only three Tudhope-Everitt cars in existence has found its way back to Simcoe County, thanks to procurement from the County.
1911 Tudhope-Everitt car at the Simcoe County Museum in Midhurst, Ont. (CTV News/Jonathan Guignard)
The extremely rare vehicle was originally built at the Tudhope factory in Orillia, and it now has pride of place back home on display in Simcoe County.
"This is a great addition to the Simcoe County Museum," said County of Simcoe Warden Basil Clarke.
"Simcoe County has a deep manufacturing history, and I encourage residents to visit the museum to learn more about the Tudhope-Everitt car and our many artifacts and collections."
1911 Tudhope-Everitt car at the Simcoe County Museum in Midhurst, Ont. (CTV News/Jonathan Guignard)
Historically, James Brockett (J.B.) Tudhope was born in Oro Township in 1858 and began working at his father's carriage business in the 1880s.
By 1902, the Tudhope Carriage Company spanned three city blocks. The factory building is now home to Lakehead university's downtown campus and City Hall.
The Tudhope Anderson Company Limited was formed in 1906 and produced farm wagons and equipment.
1911 Tudhope-Everitt car at the Simcoe County Museum in Midhurst, Ont. (CTV News/Jonathan Guignard)
But by September 1908, J.B. Tudhope extended the carriage business into automobiles.
The first model in 1909 was based on a collaboration with Indiana-based W.H. McIntyre Company. Sometimes referred to as a "horseless carriage", the design was thought to be simple and practical.
1911 Tudhope-Everitt car at the Simcoe County Museum in Midhurst, Ont. (CTV News/Jonathan Guignard)
Simcoe County Museum's car was purchased from a collector from Smith Falls, Ont. in 2022.
Today, there are only three other known Tudhope-Everitts still in existence; there is one other 1911 model and two from 1912.
1911 Tudhope-Everitt car at the Simcoe County Museum in Midhurst, Ont. (CTV News/Jonathan Guignard)
The other remaining 1911 model is part of the Burnaby Village Museum's collection in British Columbia.
Members of the public can now visit the Simcoe County Museum's Tudhope-Everitt car, which is on display in the Simcoe Gallery.
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