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LeRoy
Model Year: 1903
Location of Manufacture: Berlin (Kitchener), Ontario
Head lamp and branding
The elegance of the car’s detailing is shown in this view of the right head lamp and the Le Roy brand name.
Passenger seating
A standard runabout could accommodate two passengers on firm, upright seats. Some runabouts were outfitted with a jump seat which provided seating for another two passengers in the rear.
Pedals and controls
A tiller was still used to control the direction of the car, even though steering wheels were becoming more common. The crank lying on the floor of the car was used to start the engine.
Mr. and Mrs. Crocker seated in their Le Roy,
Stratford, Ontario
ca. 1902
The Le Roy runabout provided a minimum of comfort for its passengers – it gave no protection from the elements and had no windscreen. The Le Roy’s steering was controlled by a tiller even though steering wheels had been introduced by this time, and were becoming more popular.
Beacon Herald, Stratford, Ontario
Refurbished 1904 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout
The Le Roy was a close copy of the Oldsmobile Curved Dash. The Le Roy’s head lamps, tiller and general proportions were very similar to the Oldsmobile’s. The Curved Dash shown here is two model years older than the Le Roy featured on this website, and the dash has evolved into a smoother, more elegant line.
Photographer: Lars-Göran Lindgren, Sweden