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Who made this machine?

It was Henry Seth Taylor and he unvieled his creation at the Stanstead, Quebec fair in 1867.

He was a jeweler and a clockmaker.

He designed the entire machine including the steam engine, frame, and body.

Canada's first car

Most of the parts were made himself.

Many people believed construction of this vehicle now known as the Taylor Steam Buggy started in 1865.

There is only one known photo of Henry Seth Taylor with his piece of machinery. (Shown below to the right.)

What difference did it make?

It inspired people to make cars.

It changed Canadian Personal Transportation.

It got Canadians thinking that they wouldn't need Horse-drawn Carriages anymore.

It gave Canadians the idea of making a car industry.

The industry gave Canadians new jobs.

What materials were used?

And it enhanced mechanical engineering.

The wheels and the knob of the tiller are made of wood.

Other cars designed by Canadians, The 1914 Rusell 14-28 (Left), The 1926 Brooks Steamer (Middle), and The 1971 Manic GT.

The seat is made of leather.

The floor is made of wool.

The body and frame are made of metal.

The engine is also made of metal.

The yellow handle of the Hand Throttle is made of tin.

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