AUD ($) Sign up for a new account in our community. Classic car show By company would not insure it as "it was too big" I also have a 1/2 ton "tow" truck with dual wheels for looks. A straight eight was also made between 1932 and 1936. I did hold up traffic by not going the posted speed, but going faster would have shortened the ride. The company branched into the medium-sized truck market, with the REO Motor Truck Company incorporated in 1910. The owner claims she starts and runs, the tires all still hold air. This car is kept in a museum and out of the elements. Unrestored, motor turns but didn't try to start it. The Speed-Wagon had made a name for REO, and the humble yet high quality truck became the gold standard for trucks of the time. REO SPEED WAGON, 1948 or 49. Las mejores ofertas para 1925 1927 1921 1923 20s Duesenberg Willys REO Cadillac manija de puerta de latn antigua estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! Powered by the original flathead 6 cylinder and is a manual transmission. Olds who had founded what became the company known as Oldsmobile years before creating REO. It also had a top speed of 15mph, which was impressively fast for the 1910s. The Speed Wagon truck debuted in the REO lineup in 1915 and continued through 1939, its name a single word in the last years. As for a regular car and driver report, I got lots of waves and had a ball driving it. It seems odd then, that in today's world where pickup trucks are as popular as ever, that the REO Speed-Wagon is mostly forgotten as a vehicle, and relatively unknown in its contributions to the industry, instead of being known as the name of a band instead of one that symbolizes a rich history, and major impact on the Americanauto industry. Haul your grain to market! Ending its promising life with a series of lackluster mergers, REO slowly burned out as a company, taking the Speed-Wagon down with them, and extinguishing the legend of one of America's most importantclassic trucks. 1921 Reo Speedwagon 7,985 views Aug 22, 2011 Watch our little truck in action. The initial connection between Cloudflare's network and the origin web server timed out. 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. Tow Truck 1920s, Transportation Issue serie, circa 1987. [citation needed] In 1967, Diamond T and Reo Trucks were combined to form the Diamond Reo Trucks Division of the White Motor Corporation. The most likely cause is that something on your server is hogging resources. 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It has been kept indoors for the vast majority of its life. Olds himself had left the company several years prior, but seeing his namesake brand faced with such devastation, he returned in 1933 in order to take back control and make the company profitable again. Vandecar, 1930 REO Speed Wagon Truck Driven 157,000 Miles Frank Michels Vintage Ad, 1925 REO SPEED WAGON Original Print Ad ~ Fast Ship ~ Motor Car Lansing Michigan, 1937 COVER ONLY: REO Speed Wagon Stake Bed w/ Barrel Skid for Easy Unloading, SEP 1930 SATURDAY EVENING POST REO SPEED WAGON TRUCKS BAKERY AD PRINT D377, 1929 REO Speed Wagon Vintage Truck Magazine Ad Speedwagon, 1930 Original REO SPEED Wagon TRUCKS Big Page COLOR Ad. This Reo is ridin 1929 REO Flying Cloud Sedan. July 23, 1920: From The Alliance Herald (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb. An Error 522 means that the request was able to connect to your web server, but that the request didn't finish. Not sure I'd wa Engine runs-has new clutch disc-rebuilt starter-no brakes-needs restoration -vehicle body is solid-has some surface rust -fenders are solid-edges are scraped a little-has some dents on the edges-car is 115 inch wheel base- could be what is called Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1950 Reo Truck HISTORY Diamond Reo Trucks was an American truck manufacturer. An Error 522 means that the request was able to connect to your web server, but that the request didn't finish. Here's Why They Stopped Making The REO Speed-Wagon Truck, America's most iconic vehicle segment - the pickup truck, it formed the mold all pickup trucks would follow, Founded in 1897 as the Olds Motor Vehicle Company, mainly out of spite due to conflicts with the newly appointed company president, quickly became more profitable than Oldsmobile, 10 Cars That Made Oldsmobile (And 5 That Broke It), in 1910 when the REO Motor Truck Company was founded, the REO Speed-Wagon is considered by many to be the first true pickup truck, the first vehicle in America to offer shaft-driven axles, pneumatic tires, steel wheels, electric lighting, and an electric starter, 125,000 of the trucks were made between 1915 and 1925, R.E. is too high, unless you have a special connection to this truck or model. 1918 REO Touring Car 4 cylinder 3 speed Runs great Top is in excellent condition Tires are good Wood spoke wheels are in great shape and spokes are tight. 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You can be the first one to write a review. REO soon developed a reputation for dependable, powerful engines and solid construction. Additional troubleshooting information here. REO Speedwagon, 1920s-style July 23, 1920: From The Alliance Herald (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) USD ($). it is original with no known parts missing. Restored Cars. F33163. laid the foundation for these great new Reo Trucks. It is an original 1921 Reo Speedwagon with the rare "picker" body. But, in 1929 the stock market crashed, and the Great Depression hit America, annihilating the economy as well as people's desire to buy new motor vehicles. These early pickup trucks were especially popular with farmers which, for all we know, might also play a part in the musical success of the band of the same name. Olds once again left the company in 1934, REO entered an agreement with Mack trucks, This war-time boom let REO re-gain financial stability, becoming a subsidiary of White Motor Company in 1957, where there entered bankruptcy once again, The Truth Behind Dodge's Classic Power Wagon Truck. Click to reveal It wasn't put into service until 1959, so it was parked for 36 years before being used. The paintwork, striping, and livery are all lovely. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b88620a3daa49 Reo, 1928 Model FA commercial bread truck $3,000. RELATED: 10 Cars That Made Oldsmobile (And 5 That Broke It). Aerodynamic steamlining, recently introduced and made world-famous by the great Reo-Royale, is now brought to a still wider market by this splendid new Flying Cloud Eight. ClickAmericana.com is made with and by Synchronista LLC 2011-2022. One thing to consider is insuring the truck with an "classic" collector policy. (did your grandfather have one?) Aaron Young has been addicted to the world of cars, airplanes, and military vehicles since as long as he can remember. One thing is for sure: the new owner will "keep on loving" this Reo Speed Wagon for many years to come. Context is important, as what we know as a pickup truck was virtually non-existent in 1915. , Your email address will not be published. Originally this Vintage car was part of the Harrahs Car Museum in Reno. MORE: See some of the earliest classic Cadillac cars from before the Great Depression. As for speed by 1928 cars were well capable of 50 to 55 MPH speeds. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Desperation set in, and REO entered an agreement with Mack trucks, selling the (relatively) small sized Speed-Wagon within Mack dealerships. Desert Home. They were also popular and stayed in production for many years which suggests their customers were happy with their performance and efficiency. 1926 Reo Speedwagon Restoration. Trouble is there are probably at least as many larger trucks around as people who are in a position to own them. but could use more work before going on the road. Was rough. The 1915 REO Speed Wagon model had a four-cylinder engine and a three-speed transmission and weighed just over one ton. Located at The Auction Center, N155 Hwy 13, Stetsonville WI. Good engineering, good materials and construction are the backbone of Reo stamina, dependability, economy and long life. It is an ancestor of the pickup truck. Featuring the Reo model 15 (Blue Standard Coupe), Reo Flying Cloud model 20 (Red Sport Sedan), and the Reo Flying Cloud model 25 (Teal Sport Sedan). His price seems optimistic. In my opinion $5000. Part of what makes this 1923 REO Speedwagon fire truck interesting, is the mystery behind its history. This page was last edited on 6 January 2023, at 12:31. Have all kinds of parts for it includi 1936 REO flying cloud Power windows, AC, runs great. I should also say that I have not seen the truck in person and they are always nicer in the pictures. Reo was one of the first Trucks to use Hydraulic brakes The engine block was high quality as it had Nickel - Chromium cast right in the side of it. Truck is mostly complete. It is painted red and labeled as the Hoxie Fire Department. I had a 1929 Model GA REO at one time. This too was not enough, and REO declared bankruptcy in 1938. Car shows these days are littered with countless hotrods of Fords, Chevys, Plymouths etc. Founded in 1904 by Ransom Eli Olds, REO was born from spite towards another familiar name. The REO Speed Wagon (alternatively Reo Speedwagon) was a light motor truck model manufactured by REO Motor Car Company. This light motor truck was manufactured by REO Motor Company Show more Ted O'Dell 654 views 1 year ago Aut0five 139K views. Although the basic design and styling of the chassis remained consistent, the Speed Wagon was manufactured in a variety of configurations (pickup and panel truck, passenger bus) to serve as delivery, tow, dump, and fire trucks, as well as hearses and ambulances. They would not insure that one either. Whether you operate one truck or a hundred, it pays to standardize on Reo. I hope you can negotiate a price with the seller that keeps you both happy. But this wouldn't last, and the Speed-Wagon along with REO as a company saw a gradual decline. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. I realize that this may be an open ended question but looking to get a general value on a 1928 REO Speedwagon Heavy Duty. This too was a failed attempt at reviving the brand, and they were once again sold off, becoming a subsidiary of White Motor Company in 1957. 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Lot #37L. But that begs the question, what exactly caused REO's demise, and why did they stop making the Speed-Wagon? GBP () Buy now to own this hard-to-find useful information. Current Inventory - Click here to request details and photos. "Parts Illustrations For Model F Speed Wagons With Hydraulic Brakes and FA Engines" This catalog is a page-for-page reproduction of the book that Reo dealers used to order parts. It appears to be a 3 ton model. REO would barely scrape through the '40s and early '50s, being bought out by Bohn Aluminum and Brass in 1955. It might be restating the obvious, but two criteria work to determine value. Whatever it is, there is just something cool about them. Not dissuaded from the auto industry, R.E. I collect old trucks. 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I did not realize the many benefits of these trucks as they were lower, advertised to go 50 or 55. since my last post I have secured my 1939 Ford ute and hope to have it home in a month or so. You will find the original part numbers, along with dozens of cutaway views of parts. 1920 REO Speedwagon Fire Truck is a photograph by Robert Tubesing which was uploaded on August 15th, 2020. The exploded views can aid you with assembly or disassembly of some parts of the vehicle. I am sorry for no action over the last year but work had taken pole position, I have been home for a few months now and have been able to get some work done on "Annie" we have christened her that (long story so later) I will put together some progress pages along with photos and endeavor to stay on , Well working away from home for 10 months takes it toll on time spent with the toys, never mind we look to be home for a while now so will be able to return to normality in the shed. THEY MAY HAVE ASHOW IN YOUR AREA. It runs, has brand new tires, interior is like new, needs a paint job and running boards. In 1967, Diamond T and Reo Trucks were combined to form the Diamond Reo Trucks Division of the White Motor Corporation 1950 Diamond Reo OC-54 6x6 Truck - 5 Speed Manual - 6 Cylinder Gas in mosinee, WI, REO classic hauler - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive in Oakland, CA, 1918 REO Touring Car in Council Bluffs, NE. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for REO Hood Side Nose Emblem Vintage 1940s DIAMOND REO TRUCKS SPEEDWAGON at the best online prices at eBay! REO SPEEDWAGON Trucks Auction Results. I am an IH guy and am used to having a lot more resources of information and parts. The Speed-Wagon followed up one innovation with several others, being the first vehicle in America to offer shaft-driven axles, pneumatic tires, steel wheels, electric lighting, and an electric starteramong other desirable features. In the 1920s, most lines were replaced with electrically powered subways and buses with internal combustion engines (BSLOC 2016 10 180) RF 2JF2P9E - Old green classic vintage truck 1920s 1930s in a colourful warehouse yard. I love . It's worth around $15,000.00 as it sits, maybe more to the right collector. Dandy Dave! While REO's cars saw success, the groundwork for their biggest achievement was set in 1910 when the REO Motor Truck Company was founded as a subsidiary of REO Motor Car Company. Other manufacturers[2] provided refits for adapting the Speed Wagon for specialized purposes. Olds once again left the company in 1934, never to hold a position of power in the auto industry again. I did not realize the many benefits of these trucks as they were lower, advertised to go 50 or 55, A 6 cylinder motor, Auto greasing shackles and springs among other things. Olds founded the REO Motor Car Company and began work on even better cars than he had made at Oldsmobile. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Contact your hosting provider letting them know your web server is not completing requests. With a four-cylinder, 35-horsepower motor, this Speed Wagon could attain speeds of over 22 miles per hour. it does run, drive and stop. Powered by Invision Community. Reo Trucks Photo Archive $29.95. Free shipping for many products! I have never owned or driven one but going by their ads they were a fast truck. 1924 REO Speedwagon in Greensboro, NC 4 Cylinder Engine 3 Speed Manual Transmission 1925 REO T-6 in O'Fallon, IL Gateway Classic Cars of Houston is proud to offer this truly classic 1925 REO ROADSTER T-6 E for sale. This truck is a rare survivor and was custom built for the USDA Forest Serv. The second is whether you or someone else wants it more than the seller, so are willing to pay his asking price. It has an oak body and C Cab. I would just hate to see this truck go but the guy is looking for $5K which I thought might be a little high since the tires will cost close to $2k to replace with tubes and mounting. Classic car show. ), January 21, 1920: From the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), DONT MISS: Classic Cars Adult Coloring Book: Vintage 1920s Automobiles. Restorable Cars. Value is about the same as most any late 20's larger truck except Mack and Pierce Arrow. If I bought it I would probably just leave it original. The name REO may seem almost exotic, but in reality it was simply an abbreviation of its founder's initials. 1929 OLD MAGAZINE PRINT AD, REO SPEED WAGON TRUCKS, HEAVY DUTY TRANSPORTATION! Speedwagon ), or simply REO, is an American rock band from Champaign, Illinois. T Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando is proud to present this 1934 REO Flying Cloud. Transportation is also quite costly, very few if any of the normal old car transport company's want to move these old girls. Rare 1920 REO Speedwagon Canopy Express Truck. hattrick4467 1930 CALL REO IN Speed Wagon Trucking Hauling Shovel Coal Vintage Print Ad L23, 1937-1938 Reo Speedwagon Light Truck Brochure Folder Pickup Stake Original. Transportation is their business. The first is rarity and condition, i.e., how likely are you to see another one soon in similar condition. Quick View. Entdecke 1976 REO " Self Titled " Album Cassette Tape VERY NICE AND TESTED !! Once restored, most antique trucks sell forless than it cost to restore them. July 5, 1921: From The Alliance Herald (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) REO slowly burned out as a company, taking the Speed-Wagon down with them, and extinguishing the legend of one of America's most important trucks. A running 1920 REO Speedwagon Fire Truck that was observed and photographed in a farm yard in Campbell County, Kentucky, Viewed 544 Times-Last Visitor from Walkerville, MI on 03/03/2023 at 1:28 PM, Add This Artwork to Your Favorites Collection, Beautiful find and capture of 1920 REO Speedwagon Fire Truck Robert, Most Interesting beautifully composed + L f, Currency:AUD ($) I drove a 1926 Reo firetruck at the Stowe Auto show. Antique rare 1920's Reo Speedwagon Tonner Truck auto Radiator Emblem Badge Pre-Owned $295.00 or Best Offer +$9.50 shipping Sponsored 1936 REO Speedwagon Truck Original Advertisement 11x14 Print Art Car Ad LG61 Pre-Owned $9.56 Buy 2, get 1 free Was: $11.95 20% off Top Rated Plus Buy It Now +$2.99 shipping Free returns Sponsored There really was a very large difference in speed and performance between 1920 and 1928. RUNS. They really were capable of 50 to 55 MPH speeds when the typical solid tire truck was limited to 20 or 25MPH. [5], While REO produced some wagons based on its automobile chassis (the Model H) starting in 1908 and had organized a division to produce trucks in 1910 with success, the Speed Wagon's introduction in 1915 was a significant step and a sales success. The fact that you are even considering buying the truck means that you are a prospective owner. Seeing the Speed-Wagon's success, REO had previously poured much of their profits into development of future models. February 5, 2018 in General Discussion. Read More. Any ballpark on what this think would be worth? . Project Truck, sells with no title. Bid for the chance to own a 1923 REO Speed Wagon Fire Truck at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. 5 years later, the truck side of REO would introduce their greatest hit - the Speed-Wagon. Transmissions frames axles wheelbases to give you a truck or tractor with capacity ratings up to 57,000 pounds G.V.W. You'll even see a wiring diagram. More importantly, though, REO quickly became more profitable than Oldsmobile. Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive deals, discount codes, and more. MORE: Classic Cars Adult Coloring Book #3: Vintage Automobiles (1930-1939). [1] Although the basic design and styling of the chassis remained consistent, the Speed Wagon was manufactured in a variety of configurations (pickup and panel truck, passenger bus) to serve as delivery, tow, dump, and fire trucks, as well as hearses and ambulances. RSVP; Tickets REO would never again be the same prestigious truck builder they once were, being merged with Diamond T (another truck builder bought by White Motor Co) in 1967, and renamed Diamond-REO. Browse our curated collections! I'll bet it goes about 20mph in high over. 7 It Was Also Available As A Passenger Bus And A Fire Truck Via waymarking.com The odometer notes 48,501 miles at the time of cataloguing. Selling 2,458 cars in 1906, REO proudly stuck it to Oldsmobile, who in turn had only sold 1,600 cars that same year. Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo. Production for the civilian market was suspended during World War II, resuming in 1946. Introduced to the marketplace in 1915, this 1919 model REO Speed Wagon sold for over $1,075. When I finished my 56 F750 Ford, my ins. Enjoying great success through to the 1920s, the Speed-Wagon's futureseemed bright. But, things wouldn't turn out the way he envisioned, and R.E. RM B1WY60 - WWII Diamond Reo 6x6 military truck.