Yes I can tell you a bit, it was our local dealer and where my LeMans came from and the area where we have lived since birth.

Leaside was town which was part of Metropolitan Toronto in the 50's. It's approximate boundary was Glenvale Blvd on the north, the Don Valley to the south, and Don Mills Rd. to the east with Bayview Ave. on the west. 

Rumble was on the west side of Bayview two blocks north of Eglinton so technically it was not in Leaside, rather the actual City of Toronto.
 
Leaside was a more marketable name so that's what they took. Today Leaside is a Middle to Upper Middle class nieghbourhood and it is common to see homes sell for $1,000,000 in this area. It's central location make it idea for Toronto's financers, Lawyers and Fund Managers. It is a mere 10 minute drive down the Bayview extention to Bay Street the financial heart of Canada.

You will not find too many Buicks in Leaside these days, rather Accuras, BMW, Audi and Mercedes carry the day. You are also assured to see a few exotics this time of year.

The dealer existed from post war until the early 90's when Brennan took over and was among the most famous Buick Pontiac dealers in Toronto known for it's radio jingle:

        Ramble into Rumble, you'll see !

Most Toronto baby boomers will be able to sing this jingle for you.

Rumble supplied cars to Leaside High School on Hanna Road, basically at Eglinton and Bayview, south east side for Driver Training. When I attended there we were allotted two 4 dr 1974 LeMans and two 1974 4dr. Buick Centry cars for our school. I always chose the LeMans but on Rodeo day we had to drive all cars through various events set up in the parking lot and sponsored by Rumble. The top drivers from each class competed in skills sessions with trophies being handed out and a BBQ afterward. My kids have all attended Leaside high but today the driver training is done in Toyotas.

Brennans did not survive the GM Canada restructure and for the past year the dealership has been vacant. This past week a furniture store has taken up residence.

It is actually ideal because the huge curved showroom window is idea for display purposes. Brennan's never lived up to the reputation of Rumble so it was no surprise to me that it was shut down.

As far as memorabillia goes I may have an extra dealer nameplate but that's about it. I hope this has been informative, please feel free to PM me if you would like more.

 

 

Hi,

Attached is a picture of my Skylark at a show earlier this summer, as well a picture of the cowl tag.

I am really enjoying this car, and an original French-Canadian ad was found on Ebay that I display in the car.

Thanks again for the info .

tony67 wrote:

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I wish gas was still 89 cents

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IT IS IN ALBERTA!

73SC wrote:

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ARE THEY STILL SELLING GAS FOR THAT PRICE ??

 

Yes I can tell you a bit, it was our local dealer and where my LeMans came from and the area where we have lived since birth.

Leaside was town which was part of Metropolitan Toronto in the 50's. It's approximate boundary was Glenvale Blvd on the north, the Don Valley to the south, and Don Mills Rd. to the east with Bayview Ave. on the west. 

Rumble was on the west side of Bayview two blocks north of Eglinton so technically it was not in Leaside, rather the actual City of Toronto.
 
Leaside was a more marketable name so that's what they took. Today Leaside is a Middle to Upper Middle class nieghbourhood and it is common to see homes sell for $1,000,000 in this area. It's central location make it idea for Toronto's financers, Lawyers and Fund Managers. It is a mere 10 minute drive down the Bayview extention to Bay Street the financial heart of Canada.

You will not find too many Buicks in Leaside these days, rather Accuras, BMW, Audi and Mercedes carry the day. You are also assured to see a few exotics this time of year.

The dealer existed from post war until the early 90's when Brennan took over and was among the most famous Buick Pontiac dealers in Toronto known for it's radio jingle:

        Ramble into Rumble, you'll see !

Most Toronto baby boomers will be able to sing this jingle for you.

Rumble supplied cars to Leaside High School on Hanna Road, basically at Eglinton and Bayview, south east side for Driver Training. When I attended there we were allotted two 4 dr 1974 LeMans and two 1974 4dr. Buick Centry cars for our school. I always chose the LeMans but on Rodeo day we had to drive all cars through various events set up in the parking lot and sponsored by Rumble. The top drivers from each class competed in skills sessions with trophies being handed out and a BBQ afterward. My kids have all attended Leaside high but today the driver training is done in Toyotas.

Brennans did not survive the GM Canada restructure and for the past year the dealership has been vacant. This past week a furniture store has taken up residence.

It is actually ideal because the huge curved showroom window is idea for display purposes. Brennan's never lived up to the reputation of Rumble so it was no surprise to me that it was shut down.

As far as memorabillia goes I may have an extra dealer nameplate but that's about it. I hope this has been informative, please feel free to PM me if you would like more.

 

 

-- Edited by 73SC on Thursday 19th of August 2010 11:55:14 PM

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That is terrific Tim thanks for this, the ad and jungle starts at 16:11.

I recently acquired some advertising artwork from Rumble, its poster sized....