City of Steinbach, Manitoba

Rolls Royce (Car)
1931 Classic Roadster

Rolls Royce © 1999 David YanciwRolls Royce © 1999 David Yanciw
Designer: John Henry Friesen
(John Henry Signs)

When Built: August 1991

Dimensions:
Twice Regular Size
Length: 40 Feet (12.2 Metres)
Width: 12 Feet (3.7 Metres)
Height: 11.5 Feet (3.5 Metres)

Construction Materials:
Fibreglass?

Location:
North end of Town on Highway 12 (West Side)

Reason for Building:

To symbolize Steinbach's distinction as the Automobile City

Additional Information:

It appears that the local car dealers erected this monument. Note: there are no Rolls Royce dealerships in town.

That is Samson Yee in the above photo. Sam also provided me with the following picture with me in it:
Rolls Royce © 1999 Samson Yee

Information Source: Plaque beside statue

Pictures Sources: DMY and Samson Yee

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Created By DMY on September 4, 1999
Last Updated: August 3, 2001