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Rest in peace Andre, all the good times up in Malone with George and the others and all the other times we had such a good time , you will be missed,
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Word on disposal of Andre's collections
http://www.journaldemontreal.com/201...mes-de-700-000
François Quesnel with part of the collection during the exhibition of the Arms collectors' association of Lower Canada. Quote:
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1995
A guy from Quebec posted me some info and pics when I was researching the C8 body , must have been around 1995 . Can't remember the guys name but he visited Andre's collection around 1995 and took some pics of the C8 in the collection.
andre1.JPG andre2.jpg
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Follow up on Andre's collection
I spoke to a fellow who had helped appraise Andre's collection for the Canadian War Museum.
He had two running halftracks, a third nearly ready and a couple of derelicts. A "few" of his pieces are in the background of the condolences card someone had posted. The choicest runner was purchased by the CWM as well as about half the others. No word on where those went. This would be the second or third major acquisition from him by the Museum. Other earlier exchanges included the bullet-riddled Mercedes staff car and an experimental tracked Jeep. So, Andre who lived a quiet happy life in rural Quebec amassing a spectacular collection has become probably the single most important contributor to Canada's most prominent HMV grouping. His legacy is indeed a legacy.
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You're right and I agree...
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André Gibeault collection
For those who are asking where André Gibeault collection went.
We the " 3rd Montreal Field Battery of Artillery" (3BAM) have received from André’s son Éric the following : One 25 Pdr gun, a 25 Pdr limber, and a CGT 1940 cab 11, in perfect condition. We received many parts and accessories for 25 Pdr and CMP. We also received his collection of miniature military toys, which is now housed at our museum at the Côte-des-Neiges armoury in Montréal. Late Monsieur André Gibeault, was a great supporter of our mission to the veteran and to the Artillery. Gilles |
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André Gibeault collection
It's nice to know that Andre's superbly restored and kitted out military vehicles are finding their way to good homes and that they will be appreciated.
Does anyone have an update on where the C15TA has gone? Brian
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I remember Andre telling me that he wanted you guys to have those. Andre was a great friend to many museums and not just in donating his collection but by imparting his knowledge. There wasn't a question I couldn't ask the man. He will be missed. Ian
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