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Tate and Fetherstonhaugh, 1912

Two electric cars displayed next to each other in an exhibit space. The smaller is fitted with a sign reading "THE FIRST MOTOR VEHICLE."

Collection of the City of Toronto Archives

A Tate Electric Coupe and the original Fetherstonhaugh displayed at the 1912 Toronto Auto Show. This is believed to be the latest photograph of the Fetherstonhaugh car. The vehicle appears to be missing its windshield.

The text of the panel on the car reads as follows:

THE FIRST MOTOR VEHICLE MADE AND OPERATED IN CANADA

Built in 1893

This carriage was built for F.B. Fetherstonhaugh in 1893, by John Dixon, and equipped by the Still Motor Co., afterwards The Canadian Motor. Co. Limited, with Motor and Batteries made by W.J. Still.

It was exhibited in the Toronto Exhibition in 1893. And created quite a sensation in front of the Old Grandstand on account of it being the first Horseless Vehicle made or operated in Canada.