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Oct 22, 2019 - 11:31AM

99.225.166.158

Re: Durant touring cars.

hI fOLKS:

That 614 Durant touring is in a museum at Kingsville. The owner belonged to DMAC for years and we had a Durant meet there in the early 2000's/
The owner is Harry Bergman and as far as I know he still owns the car. Somewhere I had pictures of his 614 Phaeton alongside Reg Bents Rugby Phaeton. They looked quite different because Harry's 614 had bigger tires than Reg's and it sure changed to look of the car.
BUT IT REALLY EXISTS.
This museum is really one that you should try to go to if you ever visit Ontario. We do have some great museums with some very rare cars.
gORD

Where Are You From? Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1932 Frontenac built by Dominion Motors Limited, Leaside, On tario

Oct 22nd, 2019 - 11:31 AM

Robin

Oct 9, 2019 - 12:26PM

72.141.232.86

Re: Durant touring cars.

I saw the photo of Reg's car and spoke to him recently. It was an export car to Argentina and was brought back to NA. I was thinking more of one sold in the US or Canada as a Durant.

Where Are You From? Oshawa, Ontario

Do You own a car built by Durant? Not eyt!

Oct 9th, 2019 - 12:26 PM

Robin

Oct 12, 2019 - 11:13AM

72.141.232.86

Re: Durant touring cars.

Norm Toone

Must be a few around still.

Durant
1929 63 Touring L-5639 15L-25440
1928 D55 Touring T-1583
1928 D65 Touring T-2550 15L-12855
1928 M2 Touring T-5460 W5-511550
1928 M2 Touring T-7620 W5-540441
1929 60 Touring T-4067 14L-119390
1929 60 Touring T-5519 14L-125361
1929 60 Touring T-5579 14L-125889
1929 63 Touring T-8028 15L-12206
1929 63 Touring T-8059 15L-12036

Rugby
1928 M2 Touring T-1551
1928 M2 Touring T-5272 W5-581655
1928 M2 Touring T-8159 W5-530849
1928 M2 Touring T-8444 W5-523561 []
1928 M2 Touring T-8567 W5-540335 []
1928 M2 Touring T-14442 W5-583602
1929 M4 Touring E-2407 552096
1929 M4 Touring E-3521 W5-544244
1929 D40 Touring T-2819 W5-561614
1929 D40 Touring T-7930 W5-569539
1929 D40 Touring T-9084 W5-373041
1929 D40 Touring T-10162 W5-578781
1929 D40 Touring T-10818
1929 D40 Touring T-12248 W5-575186
1929 D40 Touring T-13897 W5-580401
1929 D40 Touring T-14440 W5-583883
1929 D40 Touring T-14477 W5-582842
1929 D40 Touring T-15058
1928 M2 Touring unknown 471070
1930 407 Touring unknown 3860
Plus Reg's altered 407.

It would be an interesting project to revive one if a 6 cylinder touring from 1928 or 29 could be found. Maybe set up for eventual donation to the Museum?

Where Are You From? Oshawa, Ontario

Do You own a car built by Durant? Not yet!

Oct 12th, 2019 - 11:13 AM

Norm Toone

Oct 22, 2019 - 1:43PM

206.47.101.146

Re: Durant touring cars.

Thank you Gord .. checked the 2006 Roster and sure enough Harry had a 1926 Star M touring, 1930 614 Sedan and 1931 614 Phaeton. Checked Steve's Registry and we only have the Star and 1930 mentioned with no info on either car for colour / vin / engine serial etc. Last Roster is 2014 with Harry and Mia mentioned and 3 cars.

Where Are You From? Ottawa Ont

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1932 Dominion built 614 Sedan

Oct 22nd, 2019 - 1:43 PM

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