Project Context: A Residential Installation in West Vancouver
This project is located in West Vancouver, an area known for high-end residential architecture, carefully designed access, and an emphasis on quality finishes.
The installation features the CTX48 PR residential turntable, delivered and installed by TOTAL SPACE INC, Australian Turntables’ authorised distributor in Canada.
The site forms part of a private residential driveway, where space, presentation, and vehicle access are equally important. In this context, the turntable is not treated as an add-on feature, but as a functional element integrated into the overall driveway design. The CTX48 PR was selected to provide smooth, controlled vehicle rotation while maintaining a clean and unobtrusive visual presence.
What makes this project distinctive is how it was documented. Rather than presenting the turntable in isolation, TOTAL SPACE INC collaborated with the local automotive community to create a more engaging and authentic visual narrative. For the Benbow Road installation, a local collector was invited to showcase an exceptionally rare pre-war vehicle on the turntable, demonstrating how the system complements vehicles of any era.
This approach highlights two important aspects of Australian Turntables’ global projects. First, installations are delivered through experienced local partners who understand regional design expectations and site conditions. Second, the turntable itself acts as a neutral platform that enhances the presentation of vehicles, whether modern or historic, without competing visually.
The West Vancouver CTX48 PR installation reflects Australian Turntables’ continued expansion beyond Australia, supported by trusted international distributors and collaborations that bring engineering, design, and automotive culture together in a meaningful way.
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Collaboration with TOTAL SPACE INC and the Local Automotive Community
This case study goes beyond a standard installation by highlighting the role of collaboration in how Australian Turntables’ projects are brought to life internationally.
In Canada, TOTAL SPACE INC operates as an authorised distributor of Australian Turntables, providing not only technical delivery and installation, but also local expertise in residential design expectations, site conditions, and client experience. For the Benbow Road project, their role extended beyond logistics and commissioning.
Rather than documenting the CTX48 PR turntable in isolation, TOTAL SPACE INC intentionally involved the local automotive community to create a richer and more authentic visual story. The driveway installation became a shared platform, where engineering, architecture, and automotive heritage intersected.
For this project, a local classic car collector was invited to present a vehicle on the installed turntable. This approach reflects a growing initiative by TOTAL SPACE INC, where residential turntable projects are paired with restored or historically significant vehicles from collectors, restorers, and specialty dealers. The vehicle owner is not necessarily the owner of the turntable, but a collaborator who contributes to the visual narrative of the installation.
This strategy delivers value on multiple levels:
- It demonstrates how a turntable enhances the presentation of vehicles across generations, from modern performance cars to pre-war classics.
- It brings emotion and character into what is often perceived as purely technical infrastructure.
- It strengthens relationships between installers, property owners, automotive professionals, and collectors within the local community.
By creating these collaborative showcases, TOTAL SPACE INC positions Australian Turntables not only as an engineering solution, but as part of a broader design and automotive culture. The turntable becomes a stage that adapts to different stories, vehicles, and environments, without losing its functional purpose.
This West Vancouver project is an early example of how such collaborations can elevate residential turntable installations, adding depth, visual interest, and long-term partnership value.
Vehicle Profile: 1937 McLaughlin-Buick Special
At the centre of this showcase is a vehicle that carries both historical significance and unmistakable presence.
The 1937 McLaughlin-Buick Special (Trunk-Back Sedan) represents a distinctive chapter in Canadian automotive history, making it a fitting counterpart to a modern engineered turntable.
Built by General Motors of Canada in Oshawa, Ontario, this McLaughlin-Buick reflects Buick’s pre-war engineering philosophy, where durability, mechanical refinement, and understated luxury were central to the design.
Power comes from a 100 horsepower straight-eight engine, paired with a three-speed manual transmission, a configuration that defined Buick’s reputation for smooth and reliable performance during that era.
What sets this vehicle apart is not only its age, but the level of originality and preservation it retains. Key period-correct features include:
- Dual side-mount spare wheels with body-colour covers
- Rear-hinged suicide doors, characteristic of late 1930s luxury sedans
- Full-length running boards and trunk-back body styling
- Original AM radio, still functional and tuned to 1930s music
- Locking doors, trunk, and fuel cap, advanced features for the time
- Tan cloth bench seating with matching interior panels
- Rear robe cord, a subtle detail reflecting period luxury expectations
- Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tyres
- Odometer reading under 35,000 miles
This McLaughlin-Buick is exceptionally rare today, particularly in this condition. Its Canadian origin further strengthens its relevance within a Vancouver-based project, adding a regional layer of authenticity to the visual narrative.
Placed on the CTX48 PR turntable, the contrast is deliberate and compelling. The slow, controlled rotation highlights the vehicle’s proportions, craftsmanship, and detailing from every angle, without distraction or mechanical strain. The turntable does not compete with the vehicle.
Instead, it frames it, allowing a pre-war classic to be experienced in a contemporary architectural setting.
The result is a visual pairing that underscores the adaptability of Australian Turntables’ residential systems. Whether supporting modern supercars or heritage vehicles, the platform performs the same role: precise movement, seamless integration, and respect for the object it carries.
Owner Profile: Ted H.F. Reimchen
The vehicle featured in this showcase was generously provided by Ted H.F. Reimchen, P.Geo. (Ret.), whose background adds an important human layer to the project and reinforces the authenticity behind this collaboration.
Ted is a highly respected Canadian geologist and the founder of Pegasus Earth Sensing Corp., with more than five decades of professional experience spanning 1968 to the present. His work has taken him across 56 countries, covering disciplines such as mineral exploration, remote sensing, engineering geology, archaeology, and seismic risk assessment.
This depth of experience places him among Canada’s most accomplished figures in applied earth sciences.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (1966) and a Master of Science (1968) from the University of Alberta, and maintains active or long-standing memberships in several professional and academic organisations, including:
- University of Alberta President’s Council and 1908 Society
- American Society of Germans from Russia
- Remote Sensing Society (Canada, USA, and ESA)
- Vintage Car Club, member since 1973
Beyond his scientific career, Ted’s passion for classic automobiles has been a constant thread throughout his life. His involvement with the Vintage Car Club for over five decades reflects a deep appreciation for preservation, mechanical integrity, and automotive history rather than casual ownership.
This combination of technical expertise, long-term curiosity, and respect for engineering made him an ideal collaborator for the CTX48 PR showcase. While Ted is not the owner of the turntable itself, his willingness to participate highlights the broader concept behind this project.
By inviting collectors and enthusiasts to place historically significant vehicles on modern rotational platforms, Australian Turntables and TOTAL SPACE INC are able to create imagery that resonates emotionally while demonstrating real-world capability.
The presence of a pre-war Canadian-built vehicle, owned by someone with a lifetime dedicated to exploration and precision, reinforces the narrative that a turntable is not limited to a single type of user or era. It is a platform that supports stories, craftsmanship, and movement across generations.
Collaboration and Visual Outcome
This project stands out not only for the installation itself, but for the way it brought together local expertise, automotive heritage, and modern engineering into a single visual narrative.
The CTX48 PR turntable was supplied and installed by TOTAL SPACE INC, Australian Turntables’ authorised distributor in Canada. Rather than treating the installation as a standard residential delivery, the team approached it as an opportunity to showcase what a turntable can represent beyond function.
Their idea was simple but effective: pair advanced rotational engineering with a vehicle that carries history, character, and emotional weight.
To achieve this, TOTAL SPACE INC collaborated with the local automotive community, inviting a classic car owner to participate in the shoot. This approach reflects a growing direction in their projects, where installations become shared moments between homeowners, collectors, restorers, and local specialists. The turntable becomes a stage, not just a mechanism.
The visual contrast is deliberate and powerful. A 1937 McLaughlin-Buick Special, with its pre-war lines, mechanical elegance, and hand-crafted details, sits atop a contemporary rotational platform engineered for precision and reliability. The result is a composition that blends nostalgia with modern capability, reinforcing the idea that good engineering transcends eras.
Support for the coordination and presentation was provided by Lions Gate Auto Haus, whose involvement helped ensure the vehicle was handled, positioned, and presented with the care it deserves. Their contribution was essential in aligning logistics, timing, and preparation, allowing the focus to remain on the visual storytelling rather than operational complexity.
From a brand perspective, the outcome delivers several layers of value:
- It validates Australian Turntables’ global footprint through a real installation in West Vancouver, one of Canada’s most prestigious residential markets.
- It demonstrates how a turntable can elevate the presence of any vehicle, whether contemporary or historic.
- It reinforces the role of local distributors and partners as active contributors, not just installers.
Most importantly, the imagery communicates something that technical specifications alone cannot. A turntable is not only about movement and access. In the right context, it becomes a centrepiece that frames craftsmanship, passion, and engineering in motion.
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Project Summary and Key Takeaways
The CTX48 PR installation in West Vancouver demonstrates how a residential turntable can operate at multiple levels simultaneously: as a functional access solution, a visual centrepiece, and a platform for collaboration.
From a technical standpoint, the project confirms the adaptability of Australian Turntables’ engineering in international residential environments. Delivered through TOTAL SPACE INC, the CTX48 PR integrates seamlessly into a high-end Canadian home, reinforcing the reliability of the system beyond its country of origin.
From a storytelling and brand perspective, this project highlights a more human dimension of turntable installations. By involving a local classic car collector and working alongside Lions Gate Auto Haus, the installation moved beyond a typical supplier-client relationship. It became a shared showcase that connects engineering, automotive heritage, and community expertise.
The presence of the 1937 McLaughlin-Buick Special adds depth that no render or specification sheet could replicate. The contrast between a pre-war Canadian-built classic and a modern rotational platform creates a visual narrative rooted in continuity. Precision engineering, whether from 1937 or today, follows the same principles of purpose, durability, and respect for design.
Key outcomes of the project include:
- Global validation of Australian Turntables through a premium residential installation in West Vancouver.
- Aspirational positioning of the turntable as a stage for automotive passion, not just a functional device.
- Partner recognition, reinforcing the value of distributors, specialists, and collaborators in delivering standout projects.
This case study reflects a broader direction for Australian Turntables and its partners. Turntables are no longer hidden infrastructure. In the right setting, they become part of the story, enhancing both the space they occupy and the vehicles they support.
