E.H. Berry’s Cole Car

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Reston Recorder Article from August 1956 - Sells 1924 Cole Car

Mr. E. H. Berry's Cole car, which will be well remembered by those who lived in the Reston district in the 20's and 30's, has been sold to Ralph Welch of Roland, Man.  He took delivery on Thursday of last week. 

The eight passenger Cole sedan is a 1924 model and was purchased by Mr. Berry in 1926.  A Mr. Hurst of Winnipeg was the original owner and the vehicle cost $5210 when new.

It has a V8 motor, quite common now but a rarity in 1924.  The upholstery is a broadcloth, and it has fold down seats in the back for additional passengers. Two extra wheels and tires are mounted on either side, just forward of the front doors.  

Mr. Berry drove the car many miles, including an extensive tour of Eastern Canada.  It was last used in 1937, and has been in a shed since then.  

Mr. Welch will restore the car and its eventual destination is a museum. 

Edward Hanlon Berry along with his father Anson and brothers Fred, Harcourt, Lewis D. and Lawrence were important businessmen and builders of the area at the turn of the century.  Using the search feature in the very top left corner of this page will take you to other Historic Reston Bricks and Boards posts about the Berrys. 

The photo below shows Bertha and Edward surrounded by their ten children, spouses and grandchildren in the 40's (copied from a post on Ancestry by Andrea Allard).  Not much wonder they needed a big car!  Further information is always welcome. 

Back row- left to right - Gladys, John, Benson, Patricia, Earl, Edison & wife Loretta, Reg & wife Gwen, Burton Front row-Wife of Egbert Dorothy, Egbert & son Floyd, Bertha, Ed holding granddaughter Gail, Marjorie & her husband Noel Clarke