Reo Car

The reo motor car company was created in 1904 out of an argument at olds motor works.

Reo car. Some experts cite the self shifter s development cost as a key factor in reo s demise but management turmoil since the great crash also contributed. But surprisingly reo s calendar 1934 car output was slightly higher at 4460 and truck sales jumped a startling 70 percent. Prices 6 photos 5 model flying cloud 2 speedwagon 2 year range 1900s 1 1920s 1 1930s 4 custom year range. Reo cars were popular with law enforcement agencies in the 1920 s because they were sold and offered good economy.

First introduced in 1915 production continued through at least 1953 and made reo the initials of its founder ransom eli olds one of the better known manufacturers of commercial vehicles in america prior to world war ii. 1929 reo flying cloud sedan. Durant pushed olds out of general motors olds then formed his own car company which produced among other models the reo speed. In 1897 olds founded oldsmobile in 1905 olds left oldsmobile and established a new company reo motor car.

At one point the company also manufactured buses on its truck platforms. Reo fielded one two four and six cylinder cars. The reo motor car company was a lansing michigan based company that produced automobiles and trucks from 1905 to 1975. Certainly above the ford or chevrolet but not a cord packard or cadillac.

The reo was a mid range car. Thousands of classic cars and trucks for sale today. Olds was an entrepreneur who founded multiple companies in the automobile industry. This car is kept in a museum and out of the elements.

A 1930 reo six cylinder four door sedan. Reo cars were steady sellers right up to the depression of 1929 1931 and the reo car company did very well with their subsequent ioe fours and sixes which reo cars were made with v radiators during the world war 1 period. The engine was a side valve 25hp. Reo s luxury model the royale debuted in 1931 one of the most beautiful motor cars ever produced and perhaps the most ill timed.

Nice though this was the self shifter attracted few buyers. The reo speed wagon alternatively reo speedwagon was a light motor truck manufactured by reo motor car company it is an ancestor of the pickup truck. 1936 reo sedan 4 door rare the name is derived from ransom e. Make reo 6 seller type private seller 3 dealer 3 only show ads with.

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