Classic Cars in Rhodesia

Make	Gladiator	History
Year	1902	Single cylinder, chain drive. This was the first motor car to be imported into Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) - It was imported in 1902 by Major Charles Duly, who at the time ran a cycle agency in Bulawayo. It would appear that the car was modified at some stage as later photos show a flat roof over all passengers in place of a cart hood and an extended bonnet. Many years later the remains of the car were traced to a farm at Mazabuja, Zambia, but it was beyond restoration.
Model	6.5hp
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Registration Numbers		References	Herald 27/07/1985; Rich Perry

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