The Russell was built by Canada Cycle & Motor Company in Toronto – and as CCM, it’s still around today as a bicycle company. It made its high-end cars between 1905 and 1916 and this one, with serial number 57, seems to be the oldest survivor.
It’s owned by Hugo Vermeulen of Brooklin, Ont., who bought it eight years ago and took three years to restore it. “It’s a two-cylinder with a three-speed progressive shift, so instead of an H-pattern, you have to go one-two-three or three-two-one,” he said. “It has a top speed of about 35 mph (56 km/h).”
It’s one of six cars Vermeulen owns, all between 1903 and 1909, including a one-of-one 1906 Ford Model J made for Henry Ford’s personal use. “I drive them all, because they’re no good in the garage,” he said. “There’s just something about driving an old car slow.”
1906 Russell Model B
The Russell was built by Canada Cycle & Motor Company in Toronto – and as CCM, it’s still around today as a bicycle company. It made its high-end cars between 1905 and 1916 and this one, with serial number 57, seems to be the oldest survivor.
It’s owned by Hugo Vermeulen of Brooklin, Ont., who bought it eight years ago and took three years to restore it. “It’s a two-cylinder with a three-speed progressive shift, so instead of an H-pattern, you have to go one-two-three or three-two-one,” he said. “It has a top speed of about 35 mph (56 km/h).”
It’s one of six cars Vermeulen owns, all between 1903 and 1909, including a one-of-one 1906 Ford Model J made for Henry Ford’s personal use. “I drive them all, because they’re no good in the garage,” he said. “There’s just something about driving an old car slow.”