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13-AUG-2009 Rick Bricker

IMG_4951.JPG

Wetaskiwin,Ab.

1920 McLaughlin Extra Special Master Six Touring car.McLaughlin built superbly appointed cars called Extra Specials from 1916-1924.They featured fancy detailing such as beveled glass rear windows and luxurious materials including mahogany and leather.They were also fast and powerful,and a favorite with Alberta rum runners.Nicknamed "whiskey sixes",the police also used them to try to keep up with the criminals.
More than 6400 McLaughlins were built in 1920,making it Canada's thrid most popular car.
This particular one was a model K-45,costing around $2,090 Cnd.
It has a walnut recessed instrument board with a locking glove compartment,naturla wood roof bows with nickel plated irons and a front bumper.Powered by a six cylinder with overhead valves and a fixed head.60 brake hp.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i
1/5s f/3.5 at 18.0mm iso1600 full exif

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