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Yes, Leyland did have Canadian dealers - I am aware of only two models that they sold, the Beaver, the most popular model and the larger Hippo. All were diesel powered and had 24 volt electrical systems. I don't have that exact information but the powerplant on the Beaver was an 11.1 cubic inch model and the early beavers were naturally aspirated and developed, I would suspect, about 160 or so horsepower. Yes, i did drive one on a local gravel haul in 1956.
Canadian Car in Fort William/Port Arthur (current day Thunder Bay, Ont.) converted the Beavers into a more modern truck called the Can-Car. It offered an IHC type cab and Leyland power plant.
Soo-Security Motorways of Winnipeg operated a small fleet of IHC trucks in the early 60's that were powered by Rolls-Royce engines. It was an unsuccessful experiment and all units were returned to the dealership.
Wayne B.