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£31,814
1906 REO 16HP Model A Five Passenger Car
United States • 29 Apr 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This 1906 REO Model A is a handsome example from Ransom E. Olds' second venture, offered from a two-generation collection with long-term ownership. Restored prior to acquisition and accessorized with brass features, it presents well and is suited for touring events.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in good condition with good paintwork and new or unworn upholstery. It was displayed in a museum rather than being used, but it should be checked over properly before road or tour use. The description mentions that it shows very nicely.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
2911
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
213ci, Side Valve 2-Cylinder Engine Single Carburetor Approx.
16hp 2-Speed Planetary Gearbox Front, Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring, Rear, Three-Quarter Elliptic Leaf Spring Suspension External-Contracting Rear Wheel Drum Brakes *Handsome example of the Olds' second chapter *Long term ownership within the collection *Usable tour car *Eligible for the Audrain Veteran Car Tour and HCCA events REO CARS The echoes of Ransom E.
Olds footsteps as he walked away from Oldsmobile in 1904 had hardly faded before the pioneering vehicle manufacturer set about re-entering the auto business.
Banned from using his surname on a new vehicle, Olds derived REO, the name for his new venture, from his initials.
After having tested a prototype chassis for 2,000 miles, Olds revealed the REO Model A at the 1905 New York Auto Show.
The medium-sized car was powered by a two-cylinder engine and had a two-speed planetary transmission with chain-drive to the rear axle.
Interestingly enough in an entirely different...
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£8,743
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£30,905
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£31,814
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